Procurement Specialist

JacksonStone & Partners; Wellington; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JacksonStone & Partners in Wellington is seeking a hands-on procurement professional for a 9-month fixed term. The role focuses on supporting a defined programme of procurement and contract management improvements and establishing procurement panels.

You will develop guidelines, templates, and tools, review contracts, and provide procurement advice to internal stakeholders across various business areas.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering procurement activities in the New Zealand public sector.
• Strong knowledge of Government Procurement Rules and procurement principles.
• Experience with sourcing, evaluations, supplier engagement and contracts.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, written and analytical skills.
• Experience improving procurement processes and contract management practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the establishment of procurement panels and related procurement activities
• Develop procurement guidelines, templates and practical tools
• Review contracts and maintain a compliant contract register
• Implement contract management frameworks and assessment tools
• Provide procurement advice and support to internal stakeholders

Skills

Procurement

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Public sector procurement

Sourcing & supplier engagement

Job description

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JacksonStone & Partners – Wellington, North Island

• Lead contract management initiatives
• Wellington-based 9-month fixed term opportunity

• Deliver meaningful procurement improvements
• Lead contract management initiatives
• Wellington-based 9-month fixed term opportunity

About the Company

Our client is a respected public sector organisation with a focus on delivering long-term outcomes that benefit New Zealand. This is an opportunity to join a values-driven environment where you'll work alongside experienced professionals who are committed to delivering practical, sustainable outcomes and strengthening organisational capability.

About the Role

This is a hands-on 9-month fixed term opportunity to support a defined programme of procurement and contract management improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the establishment of procurement panels and related procurement activities
• Develop procurement guidelines, templates and practical tools
• Review contracts and maintain a compliant contract register
• Implement contract management frameworks and assessment tools
• Provide procurement advice and support to internal stakeholders

Skills & Experience Required

We're looking for an experienced procurement professional who can combine strong delivery capability with excellent stakeholder management skills. You'll bring a practical approach, sound judgement and the ability to work confidently across a range of business areas.

• Experience delivering procurement activities in the New Zealand public sector
• Strong knowledge of Government Procurement Rules and procurement principles
• Experience with sourcing, evaluations, supplier engagement and contracts
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, written and analytical skills
• Experience improving procurement processes and contract management practices

APPLICATIONS CLOSE

Wednesday, 16 September 2026

REFERENCE

BH-11785

FURTHER ENQUIRIES

Andrew Watson on *************@jacksonstone.co.nz