Senior Procurement Advisor

Oranga Tamariki; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 106,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Children is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to lead strategic procurement and influence major sourcing decisions across Aotearoa. The role focuses on delivering better outcomes for tamariki, rangatahi and whanau through innovative procurement practices.

You will partner with internal leaders and external providers to ensure services are delivered effectively, sustainably and with impact.

Qualifications

• Significant senior-level procurement experience within the social services sector.
• Proven ability to lead complex procurement activities and innovative sourcing.
• Ability to provide strategic procurement advice to senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of government procurement rules and practices.
• Excellent relationship-building, influencing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic procurement to deliver better outcomes for tamariki, rangatahi and whanau across Aotearoa.
• Influence key stakeholders and drive best-practice sourcing and contract development.
• Provide strategic procurement advice to senior leaders and external providers.
• Collaborate with internal leaders and external providers to ensure services are delivered effectively, sustainably and with impact.

Skills

Senior procurement experience

Strategic procurement leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-cultural awareness

Government procurement knowledge

Job description

• Opportunity to influence procurement strategy and outcomes at a national level
• Meaningful work that contributes to better outcomes for New Zealand communities
• Collaborative and values-driven environment
• Multiple fixed term opportunities till Dec 2027

Oranga Tamariki-Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:

• We put Tamariki first
• We believe Aroha is vital
• We respect the Mana of people
• We are Tika and Pono
• We value Whakapapa
• We recognise that Oranga is a journey

We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.

Mō te tūnga| About the role

Lead strategic procurement that helps deliver better outcomes for tamariki, rangatahi and whanau in communities across Aotearoa.

We're seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist to provide strategic procurement leadership, influence key stakeholders, and drive best-practice sourcing and contract development across a complex and purpose-driven environment.

This is an opportunity to bring your procurement expertise to work that genuinely makes a difference, partnering with internal leaders and external providers to ensure services are delivered effectively, sustainably, and with impact.

Hybrid working arrangements - office based in Wellington with flexible WFH options

To be successful in this role you'll have:

• Significant senior-level procurement experience within the social services sector (essential)
• Proven success leading complex procurement activities and innovative sourcing approaches
• Provide quality procurement advice and recommendations for the sourcing and implementation of social service commissioning
• Experience providing strategic advice to senior leaders and stakeholders
• Sound knowledge of government procurement rules, principles and practices
• Exceptional relationship-building, influencing, and communication skills
• The ability to balance outcomes with broader social and community objectives
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples’ culture

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Oranga Tamariki offers a step-based remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position starts between $106,416 and $117,782 dependent on experience.

We also offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.

Applications for this role close at midnight on November 11th 2026

If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.