Coordinator - Procurement Tenders

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

On-site / office work three days per w

Job summary

Transpower is seeking a detail‑focused Tender Administrator to manage published tender processes from release through to supplier communications and award notifications. You’ll act as the central point of coordination between Transpower and suppliers, ensuring fair, transparent activity aligned with procurement policies.

The role suits someone with strong planning, organisation and communication skills, capable of maintaining audit trails and supporting continuous improvement across systems and

Qualifications

• Experience in structured, process-led environments emphasizing confidentiality and auditability.
• Strong planning, organisation and time management to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation standards.
• Ability to identify gaps and risks and communicate them clearly.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer tender processes from release to award notifications.
• Coordinate between Transpower and suppliers to ensure fair and transparent activity.
• Maintain clear records, approvals and audit trails.
• Support continual improvement across tender administration, systems and reporting.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with procurement policies.

Skills

Procurement processes

Tendering

Probity

Contract administration

Stakeholder communication

Documentation and record keeping

Education

Tertiary qualification

CIPS qualification advantageous

Job description

Coordinate fair, transparent tender processes for critical infrastructureUse your eye for detail to support strong procurement governanceJoin a collaborative team helping power Aotearoa’s energy futureOur 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 teamAt 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 bringExperience 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 TranspowerOur 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 at www.transpower.co.nz/about-us/careers-transpower/staff-benefitsNext steps: To join a collaborative team supporting high-quality procurement for New Zealand’s electricity system, check out the position description on our careers site and apply without delay.Role closes: Monday 2 November however applications will be reviewed as they are received, and you maybe contacted for an initial conversation via microsoft teams to get to know you better.Existing eligibility to work in New Zealand is required.