Lead Strategic Public Sector Procurement

Environmental Protection Authority NZ; Wellington; On-site; NZD 127,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working culture

EPA Environment Day

Additional paid leave days

Job summary

Environmental Protection Authority NZ in Wellington seeks a Team Leader Procurement to lead a small team and provide expert guidance across the procurement lifecycle. You will shape strategy, improve planning and contract management, and build capability across the EPA.

Applicants should have broad procurement experience, strong knowledge of Government Procurement Rules, and the ability to advise and build trusted relationships across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading, coaching and developing others.
• Ability to shape procurement strategy and improve processes and capability.
• Experience leading higher-risk or complex procurement activities.
• Strong knowledge of Government Procurement Rules and commercial judgment.
• Broad experience across procurement and contract management.
• Ability to provide clear advice and build trusted relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team across the procurement lifecycle.
• Shape procurement strategy and priorities; improve planning, processes and contract management.
• Develop procurement capability across the EPA and align with Government rules.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategy development

Public-sector procurement

Contract management

Team coaching

Risk and compliance

Education

Procurement qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Environmental Protection Authority NZ in Wellington seeks a Team Leader Procurement to lead a small team and provide expert guidance across the procurement lifecycle. You will shape strategy, improve planning and contract management, and build capability across the EPA.

Applicants should have broad procurement experience, strong knowledge of Government Procurement Rules, and the ability to advise and build trusted relationships across the organisation.