Senior Procurement Advisor | Wellington

Job Description

Mō te Tari o te Kaitiaki Mana Tangata – About the Ombudsman

The Chief Ombudsman works with his staff to help New Zealanders in their dealings with government agencies. The focus is on handling complaints against government agencies, undertaking investigations and inspections, and encouraging good administration. The Chief Ombudsman is independent and impartial, with the goal of fairness for all.

Mō tō mātou tira – About the team

The Project Management Office is focused on and responsible for delivering technology-enabled strategic projects using scalable project management practices. The team ensures any system change includes sound business analysis, testing, and change management to enable innovation and business continuity. The Project Management office also works closely with project governance boards to report on and manage project risks, issues and resources.

The work of the team in the Project Management Office is guided by a core Whakataukī, Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi or With your food basket, and my food basket, the people will thrive.

Mō te tūranga - About the role:

The Senior Procurement Advisor is responsible for ensuring procurement policies and processes are understood and adhered to across the Office, providing advice, guidance and support where required. They will also be required to run end-to-end procurement engagements from time-to-time and have oversight of Corporate's contract management process.

The Senior Procurement Advisor will also be responsible for the development and implementation of sourcing strategies that support organisational priorities and deliver sustainable value, ensuring the Office's office procedures, objectives, and standards are understood and followed. The Senior Procurement Advisor will also ensure procurement and contract management, processes and practices are regularly reviewed, identifying areas of thebusiness that require improvement or additional support, while actively raising opportunities to enhance the Office's procurement policies, processes, practices and governance.


He kōrero mōu – About you:

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Minimum 7+ years' experience as a Procurement Advisor, with at least 3 years in a Senior or Lead role.
• Strong experience providing Senior Leaders (desirable), Managers and projects with expert advice across the procurement life cycle, increasing the Office's value for money across both short and long-term contracts.
• Strong experience leading all aspects of procurement, including governance; planning; execution; stakeholder management; procurement documentation; supplier/vendor selection; reporting; organisation support; continuous improvement.
• A strong understanding of corporate and NZ Government and procurement rules, guidelines and channels, and a pragmatic approach to how these are tailored and applied across the Office.
• Experience mentoring team members and supporting organisations to embed and enhance fit-for-purpose procurement frameworks.
• Strong soft skills, with the ability to influence, guide, and support procurement activities, at all levels of the organisation.

Te painga o te mahi tahi me mātou - Our benefits, what we offer

Becoming part of an exceptional team in a dynamic organisation, where the work is challenging and rewarding. Your development and growth will be nurtured, and your work recognised and valued.

• Genuine career progression opportunities and professional development through training and mentoring by senior members of your team
• Flexible working options
• Competitive remuneration
• Three extra Annual Leave days after 12 months of employment
• Onsite gym and personal trainer, free to all employees
• Three paid office holidays between Christmas and New Year
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  
  

Me pēhea te tono - How to apply

To apply, click on the ‘Apply Now' button where you will need to register through our online career centre, complete our application form and upload your CV and cover letter. For further information about this vacancy please email [email protected].

All applicants will have a legal entitlement to work in New Zealand. Appointees will be subject to a criminal convictions check and may be required to achieve and maintain a NZ Government (NZSIS) security clearance.

As the Ombudsman's role is to provide “fairness for all” New Zealanders, it is important that our staff represent New Zealanders from all walks of life. We value your individuality and how you can contribute to our team. We encourage applicants from all walks of life.

Depending on skills and experience the salary is expected to be between $115,360 to $151,410 with 144,200 being the mid-point.

This role is based in Wellington. Please note we are unable to consider 100% remote working for this role.

Applications Close: 21 September 2026