Procurement Team Lead — Strategy & Contracts

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work culture

EPA Environment Day

Home setup grant

Māori capability program

EPA Symposium access

Awards program

Job summary

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) in Wellington is looking for a Team Leader Procurement to guide a small team through the full procurement lifecycle. You will shape strategy, manage high‑risk contracts and provide expert advice across the organisation, ensuring value and compliance with the Government Procurement Rules.

You will lead process improvements, build capability, and partner with internal stakeholders to deliver trusted procurement outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience leading procurement lifecycle and teams.
• Strong knowledge of Government Procurement Rules.
• Ability to shape strategy and improve procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement lifecycle and team in corporate services.
• Shape procurement strategy and priorities for value, risk and complexity.
• Improve planning, processes, systems, and contract management across the EPA.
• Build procurement capability across the organisation and provide expert advice.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic procurement

Contract management

Public sector procurement

Stakeholder engagement

Coaching & development

Education

Procurement qualification or equivalent

Job description

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) in Wellington is looking for a Team Leader Procurement to guide a small team through the full procurement lifecycle. You will shape strategy, manage high‑risk contracts and provide expert advice across the organisation, ensuring value and compliance with the Government Procurement Rules.

You will lead process improvements, build capability, and partner with internal stakeholders to deliver trusted procurement outcomes.