Procurement Partner

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 101,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9% superannuation

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Job summary

ACC is seeking a Procurement Partner based in Wellington to lead end-to-end procurement, align activities with ACC's strategic priorities and support business outcomes. You will work closely with business units, plan procurement pipelines, and partner with stakeholders to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions.

You will need to bring strong experience in public-sector procurement, sovereign risk management, and a collaborative, autonomous working style within a values-led organisation.

Qualifications

• Extensive end-to-end procurement experience in complex/public-sector environments.
• Solid understanding of NZ Government Procurement Rules (NZGPR).
• Experience developing procurement strategies aligned with organisational priorities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple streams of work with deadlines.
• Strong relationship-building across a wide range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business units to plan and manage a portfolio of procurement activities.
• Develop and manage procurement pipelines to enable strategic outcomes.
• Provide trusted advisory support to stakeholders and apply the right procurement approach at the right time.
• Navigate commercial challenges, manage risks and opportunities, and deliver value.
• Maintain visibility of upcoming demand and support business planning.

Skills

Procurement processes

Public sector procurement

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Strategic planning

Communication & influence

Independent working

Education

NZ work rights

Job description

Influence enterprise'wide procurement decisionsWork in a collaborative, values'led organisationCompetitive salary plus 9% superannuation

About us

Mō mātou ACC is a trusted and high'performing organisation, providing care, supporting recovery and promoting injury prevention, now and into the future. You can find more about ACC and the work we do at acc.co.nz.

About the role

Mō te tūranga mahi We're seeking a dedicated Procurement Partner to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll work closely with your business unit stakeholders to plan, prioritise and manage a portfolio of procurement activities, ensuring procurement is aligned to organisational priorities. As a Procurement Partner, you'll act as a trusted advisor, building strong relationships across the business to understand strategic objectives, upcoming initiatives and commercial needs. You'll partner with stakeholders to proactively develop and manage procurement pipelines, identify opportunities, and deliver fit-for-purpose procurement solutions that enable confident decision-making and support successful business outcomes. The focus of this role is on business partnering, procurement planning, and end-to-end management of a portfolio of procurement initiatives, ensuring the right procurement approach is applied at the right time. You'll work collaboratively with stakeholders to navigate commercial challenges, manage risks and opportunities, and deliver value that supports ACC's strategic objectives. You'll be part of a procurement partnering model, working alongside Senior Procurement Partners, Procurement Partners and Advisors to take an enterprise-wide view of procurement activity across ACC. You'll be responsible for maintaining visibility of upcoming demand, supporting business planning, and delivering procurement solutions that are strategic, well-planned, timely, and aligned to ACC's goals. You'll be expected to work with a high degree of autonomy, manage competing priorities, and consistently deliver results in a fast-paced environment. This is a permanent role based in Wellington. This role sits within a salary range of $101,287 - $142,993 based on experience and demonstrated capability. ACC offers a comprehensive benefits package which at present includes an advantageous superannuation scheme (9% contribution) with features like no mandatory employee contribution, optional life and income protection insurance.

About you

Mōu You will bring:

• Strong experience across end'to'end procurement processes within complex or public sector environments
• A solid working knowledge of the New Zealand Government Procurement Rules (NZGPR) to support innovative and the ability to apply them pragmatically to achieve value'driven procurement outcomes
• Experience developing procurement strategies that align with organisational priorities
• The ability to work independently, manage your workload effectively, and keep work moving without excessive oversight
• A track record of meeting deadlines and progressing multiple streams of work in parallel
• The ability to build trusted relationships and work collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• A partnership mindset - able to build trust, influence outcomes and turn insights into action
• Well'developed communication, influencing and problem'solving skills
• A continuous improvement mindset and willingness to adapt ways of working

You must hold New Zealand work rights at the time of application

Working at ACC

Mō ACC At ACC, we embrace the rich tapestry of Aotearoa New Zealand's cultures and are dedicated to providing equitable opportunities. We know that a diverse and inclusive team helps us meet the needs of our customers, and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, age, and those with diverse abilities. It is important to us that people are free to be themselves at work.

Here are some ways we encourage that: Employee networks to support our colleagues from diverse backgrounds. The option to explore flexible working that suits your needs and ours.