Coordinator - Procurement Tenders

Transpower New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Transpower New Zealand is seeking a detail-oriented Tender Administrator to join our Procurement Services team in Wellington. You will manage published tender processes from release to market, coordinating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure fairness, transparency and robust documentation.

The role supports continual improvement across tender administration, systems and reporting, with a focus on accuracy, confidentiality and auditability in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in structured, process-led environments where accuracy and auditability matter.
• Ability to plan, organise and juggle multiple priorities at pace.
• Excellent attention to detail with record-keeping and documentation.
• Professionalism in managing internal and external communications.
• Ability to use systems and data to track activity and support reporting.
• Identify process gaps, risks or issues and raise them appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer Transpower’s published tender processes from release to market.
• Coordinate between Transpower and suppliers and communicate tender status.
• Ensure tender activity is fair, transparent, well documented and aligned with procurement policies.
• Maintain clear records, approvals and audit trails; support continual improvement.
• Support tender administration systems and reporting enhancements.

Skills

Procurement

Tendering

Governance

Documentation

Data reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary qualification or CIPS advantageous

Job description

• Coordinate fair, transparent tender processes for critical infrastructure
• Use your eye for detail to support strong procurement governance
• Join a collaborative team helping power Aotearoa’s energy future

Our core purpose is to empower the energy future for New Zealand – a future that delivers a net-zero carbon economy and a reliable and secure electricity system.

About The Team

At Transpower, we own and operate the National Grid, connecting New Zealanders to the electricity they rely on every day. Our Procurement Services team supports the wider business with practical procurement guidance, tools, reporting and specialist support, helping ensure our tender activity is well governed, consistent and fit for purpose.

About the opportunity – due to internal promotion!

You’ll manage and administer Transpower’s published tender processes from release to market through to supplier communications and award notifications. As a central point of coordination between Transpower and suppliers, you’ll help ensure tender activity is fair, transparent, well documented and aligned with our procurement policies and procedures.

This is a role for someone who enjoys variety, structure, accuracy and working with a wide range of people. You’ll help internal stakeholders understand the right process to follow, maintain clear records and audit trails, and support continual improvement across tender administration, systems and reporting.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience working in structured, process-led environments where accuracy, confidentiality, fairness and auditability matter.
• Strong planning, organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities at pace.
• Excellent attention to detail and confidence maintaining clear records, approvals and documentation.
• Sound judgement and professionalism when managing both internal and external communications.
• Confidence using systems and data to track activity, maintain accurate information and support reporting.
• The ability to identify process gaps, risks or issues and raise them appropriately.

Experience with procurement, tendering, probity or contract administration in New Zealand would be useful, but it’s your process rigour, influencing and communication skills, and commitment to doing things well that will set you up for success! A tertiary qualification or Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) qualification while not essential – is advantageous.

Join us at Transpower

Our people care deeply about each other and New Zealand. With more than thirty-one ethnicities represented across Transpower, our diverse perspectives, knowledge and experience are willingly shared.

We work in the office or on site for at least three days each week to support collaboration, learning and delivery, and prioritise wellbeing through a broad range of health and wellness benefits. Read more atwww.transpower.co.nz/about-us/careers-transpower/staff-benefits

Role closes: Monday 2 November however applications will be reviewed as they are received, and you may be contacted for an initial conversation via Microsoft Teams to get to know you better.

Existing eligibility to work in New Zealand is required.