Coordinator - Procurement Tenders

Transpower New Zealand Limited; Wellington; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Transpower New Zealand Limited invites an organised procurement professional to manage published tender processes from release to market. You will coordinate supplier communications, ensure fair and transparent activity, and maintain robust audit trails in line with policy.

This role supports continual process improvement and reporting, collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers. The ideal candidate brings experience in NZ procurement, strong attention to detail, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Experience 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.
• 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; a formal qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer Transpower's published tender processes from release to market.
• Handle supplier communications and award notifications.
• Coordinate between Transpower and suppliers to ensure fair, transparent tender activity aligned with procurement policies.
• Maintain clear records and audit trails; support continual improvement across tender administration, systems and reporting.
• Assist internal stakeholders in following the correct processes and contribute to reporting.

Skills

Tendering

Procurement

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Auditability

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Procurement

CIPS qualification

Tools

Procurement software

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.

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

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.