Coordinator - Procurement Tenders

Public Service; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Transpower New Zealand Limited in Wellington is seeking a Coordinator to manage procurement tenders from release to market, ensuring fair and well-documented processes and strong governance.

You will work with internal stakeholders and suppliers, maintaining records, documenting workflows and supporting continuous improvement in tender administration and reporting. A tertiary qualification or CIPS is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in structured, process-led environments where accuracy, confidentiality, fairness and auditability matter.
• Strong planning, organisation and time management to handle multiple priorities at pace.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain clear records, approvals and documentation.
• Sound judgement and professionalism in managing internal and external communications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate published tender processes from release to market, including supplier communications and award notifications.
• Act as central point of coordination between Transpower and suppliers to ensure fairness and governance.
• Maintain records and audit trails, supporting continuous improvement of tender administration, systems and reporting.
• Identify process gaps, risks or issues and raise them appropriately.

Job description

# Coordinator - Procurement Tenders at Transpower New Zealand Limited, Wellington## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* 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 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 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 at www.transpower.co.nz/about-us/careers-transpower/staff-benefits**Next 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.## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Transpower New Zealand Limited || Location: | Wellington || Position type: | Ongoing - Full Time || Category: | Administration || Date listed: | 22-Oct-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 02-Nov-2026 || Reference: | 39901-1 || Attachment: | || File links: | tender coordinator pd.pdf || Website: | https://careers.transpower.co.nz/ |