Ledgers Supervisor

New Zealand Government; 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 insurances

Free will services

Mortgage broker services

Job summary

New Zealand Defence Force in Linton Military Camp is seeking a Provision & Procurement Team Lead to oversee procurement and provisioning across health logistics, manage inventory through SAP, and lead a small team to ensure compliant, high-quality logistics support. You will build strong supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a detail-oriented approach to inventory management and compliance within a

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

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Team mentoring

Tools

SAP

Inventory management systems

Job description

Mō te tōua | About the role

Join 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 readiness. As 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 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

This role is based in Linton Military Camp. Please Note: The formal title for this role within NZDF is Provision and Procurement Team Leader

Ngą pūkenga me ēma wheako | Skills and Experience

We\'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 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

Nůu te rourou | What\'s in it for you

Your 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.

Eligibility Requirements

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.

• Low Level Security Clearance: You 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.

We do welcome your application at a time when you will meet the requirements.