Ledgers Supervisor

New Zealand Government; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life cover up to $300,000

Critical illness protection

Discounted insurance

Free will services

Defence community benefits

Job summary

NZDF is recruiting a Provision & Procurement Team Lead to oversee procurement, provisioning and compliance for medical and general stores at the Linton Military Camp. You will lead a small team, manage supplier relationships and ensure accurate SAP-based inventory control.

The role requires strong leadership, procurement and data analysis skills, plus a full NZ Driver Licence and ability to obtain a CV clearance. Competitive pay and Defence community benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, inventory or supply chain environments.
• Strong SAP, inventory management and data analysis capabilities.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor and guide staff.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
• A full NZ Driver Licence and ability to obtain a CV clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement and provisioning activities for health logistics.
• Manage inventory, stock holdings and equipment through SAP systems.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with health, logistics and inventory policies.
• Mentor and develop a small team to achieve operational objectives.
• Support audits, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Procurement

Inventory management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Driver Licence

Tools

SAP

Job description

Mo te tunga | About the roleJoin the Deployable Health Organisation and play a key role in ensuring NZDF personnel have access to the medical equipment, supplies and resources needed to support operational readinessAs Provision & Procurement Team Lead, you'll oversee procurement, inventory management and compliance activities for a broad range of medical and general stores. Leading a small team, you'll ensure accurate inventory management, effective supplier engagement and the delivery of high-quality logistics support across the organisation.In this role you will:Oversee procurement and provisioning activities for health logisticsManage inventory, stock holdings and equipment through SAP systemsBuild and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholdersEnsure compliance with health, logistics and inventory policiesMentor and develop a small team to achieve operational objectivesSupport audits, reporting and continuous improvement initiativesThis role is based in Linton Military Camp.Please Note: The formal title for this role within NZDF is Provision and Procurement Team LeaderNga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and ExperienceWe're looking for an experienced logistics professional who enjoys leading people, improving processes and ensuring operational excellence.You will bring:Experience in procurement, inventory or supply chain environmentsStrong SAP, inventory management and data analysis capabilitiesProven leadership skills with the ability to mentor and guide staffExcellent stakeholder engagement and communication skillsStrong problem-solving ability and attention to detailA full NZ Driver Licence and ability to obtain a CV clearanceNou te rourou | What's in it for youYour skills and dedication deserve recognition, and NZDF delivers with competitive pay matched to your experience. But that's just the beginning - safeguard your loved ones with a fully funded life cover of up to $300,000 and critical illness protection. Other benefits include discounted additional insurances, free will services and savings schemes for the Defence community. Get expert financial guidance and mortgage broker services. Find all our benefits and more on the Force 4 Families website.NZDF champions diversity and inclusivity, valuing every member and fuelling their success. We embrace uniqueness, understanding that diverse teams drive creativity, innovation, and excellence. With an open door to all - irrespective of gender, ethnicity, ability, age, or family dynamics - NZDF offers a flexible, empowering work environment. Join us in shaping a brighter future, where everyone thrives.Me pehea te tuku tono | How to ApplyApplications close on Wednesday 4 November 2026.Use the links on this page where you'll be directed to the Defence Careers website.Please Note:All applications must be made online, via the Defence Careers website. Each listing contains the Position Description and a Contact Us option for any queries or technical issues.Your cover letter will be a key part of our selection process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key activities outlined in the Advert and Position Description.Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug-screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.NZDF Employees/Members - please apply internally via the HR Toolkit; this will ensure that you are visible as an internal candidate.NZDF Contractors - please apply via the Defence Careers website.NZDF Reserves - please apply via the Defence Careers website if you cannot access the HR Toolkit.Please Note:To be eligible for the required level of government security clearance with the NZ Defence Force, you need to meet certain citizenship and residency criteria. Here's what you need to know:Low Level Security ClearanceYou must be a New Zealand citizen or you must hold New Zealand Permanent Residence or have a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa.At minimum, you must hold New Zealand Permanent Residence or have a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa, and you must be a citizen of and have lived in Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America or New Zealand continuously for the last five (5) years.You must have a five (5) year background history that can be verified and assessed appropriately by the NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) to determine if you are suitable for a security clearance at this level.If you do not meet the minimum criteria, unfortunately, your application will not be accepted. We do welcome your application at a time when you will meet the requirements.