Purchasing Officer | Āpiha Hokohoko (Fixed Term)

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 66,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

On-site Wellington location

Job summary

The New Zealand Government, through DOC, is seeking a Purchasing Officer to join the Financial Transactions team for a six-month fixed term contract in Wellington.

You will manage purchasing workflows, including creation and amendments of Purchase Orders, handle the ticket queue, provide P2P process training, respond to supplier queries, and maintain data in SAP. The role emphasises accuracy, communication, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of P2P process in SAP or similar ERP.
• Knowledge of purchasing or procurement principles.
• Admin/Data entry experience with high accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to build relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Highly organised; can meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and quick learning of software.

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 knowledge

Procurement principles

Data entry accuracy

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Tech savvy

Tools

SAP

Job description

Bring your administrative and data entry skills to support DOC kaimahi with Purchase OrdersFull time, 6-month fixed term roleWellington location

Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa

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.

• 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

This full-time role is based in Wellington Conservation House.

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.

Want to know more?

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

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