Purchasing Officer | Āpiha Hokohoko (Fixed Term)

DOC; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 66,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

DOC is seeking a Purchasing Officer in Wellington to support the Financial Transactions team on a six-month fixed-term, full-time basis. The role focuses on P2P processes, SAP, and managing purchase orders with accuracy and strong stakeholder engagement.

Key duties include handling workflows, responding to order queries, data maintenance in SAP, and providing user training. Flexible working options may be discussed, with a salary of NZD 65,590–76,589 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience with P2P processes in SAP or a similar ERP system.
• Knowledge of purchasing principles and processes.
• Administration and data-entry experience with high accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal customers, peers, and external suppliers.
• Highly organised and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Computer savvy and a quick learner of software and systems.

Responsibilities

• Managing purchasing workflows including creation and amendments.
• Purchase Orders.
• Managing the ticket queue and shared mailboxes for requests from the wider business.
• Providing support and training to the business around the P2P process and SAP.
• Responding to external queries regarding orders.
• Supporting the team with data maintenance in SAP.

Skills

P2P SAP

Procurement

Data entry

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Time management

Problem solving

Tech savvy

Tools

SAP

Job description

Bring your administrative and data entry skills to support DOC kaimahi with Purchase Orders. Full time, 6-month fixed term role. Wellington location.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Officer to join the Financial Transactions team for a six-month fixed term contract. As a Purchasing Officer, you’ll be focussed on:

• Managing purchasing workflows including creation and amendments
• Purchase Orders
• Managing the ticket queue and shared mailboxes for requests from the wider business
• Providing support and training to the business around the P2P process and SAP
• Responding to external queries regarding orders
• Supporting the team with data maintenance in SAP

Skills and experience

• demonstrated understanding of P2P process in SAP or a similar ERP system
• knowledge of purchasing or procurement principles and processes
• administration and data entry experience with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to clearly and effectively provide technical expertise
• able to build and maintain relationships with internal customers, peers, and external suppliers
• highly organised, and able to meet deadlines and deliver in a fast-paced work environment
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Computer savvy and a quick learner of software and technical systems

What’s in it for you?

DOC is committed to a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We’re driven by our values and behaviours, and are working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive by default. We also support flexible working arrangements for our kaimahi across Aotearoa, with options considered based on the role and in discussion with your leader.

Salary

$65,590–$76,589, depending on skills and experience.

Eligibility

You must hold a valid New Zealand work visa that covers the duration of employment.

Applications close

Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This advert may close early, so please apply promptly.

Further enquiries

For further enquiries, please contact Declan Copeland, Team Lead Purchasing, at [e-mail]

About the Department

Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa Mō te tūranga | The Department of Conservation, Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive. Ko tā Te Papa Atawhai he tiaki, he whakarauora anō hoki i te taiao puta noa i Aotearoa. He oranga taiao, he oranga tangata. Our people bring this vision to life. Spread across Aotearoa, they care for our land, water, and native species. From frontline rangers and technical experts to vital support teams - we have a diverse range of roles. Read more about DOC