Senior Procurement Specialist

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi; Auckland; On-site; NZD 111,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

5 weeks annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Life, Income Protection and Critical I

Job summary

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) invites a Senior Procurement Specialist to lead end-to-end procurement for major transport infrastructure across Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch. You will shape sourcing strategies, manage procurement activity and support the delivery of New Zealand’s national land transport capital programme.

You’ll work with project leaders, delivery teams and industry partners to drive value for money, manage risk and achieve successful project outcomes in a complex

Qualifications

• Experience delivering end-to-end sourcing and procurement activities.
• Contract and supplier performance management expertise.
• Commercial acumen with strong financial and data literacy.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Strong relationship-building and communication capability.
• Proactive, resilient and customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end infrastructure procurement activity.
• Develop sourcing strategies and procurement plans.
• Partner with project and programme teams to deliver successful outcomes.
• Contribute to stronger commercial discipline and delivery confidence across the portfolio.

Skills

End-to-end procurement

Procurement strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Contract and supplier mgmt

Commercial acumen

Data literacy

Communication

Education

Procurement qualification or equivalent (CIPS desirable)

Job description

• Deliver end-to-end procurement that supports major transport infrastructure
• Build strong relationships across projects, suppliers and the wider sector
• Permanent, full-time position based in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch

Bring your procurement expertise to a delivery-focused role where you’ll shape sourcing strategies, manage end-to-end procurement activity and support the successful delivery of New Zealand’s national land transport capital programme.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We're looking for a Senior Procurement Specialist to join our growing Infrastructure Development & Delivery team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering New Zealand's transport infrastructure programme by leading procurement activity that drives value for money, manages risk, and supports successful project outcomes. You'll work alongside project leaders, delivery teams, and industry partners to help procure and deliver some of the country's most significant transport investments.

In This Role, You'll

• Lead end-to-end infrastructure procurement activity
• Develop sourcing strategies and procurement plans
• Partner with project and programme teams to deliver successful outcomes
• Contribute to stronger commercial discipline and delivery confidence across the infrastructure portfolio

This is a hands-on role where you’ll work closely with project and programme leaders, procurement colleagues, legal teams, suppliers and other public sector organisations to support effective commercial delivery.

View the Position Description. Appointment salary is from $111,051 to $135,729 commensurate with skills and experience.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

You’ll be an experienced procurement professional who combines sound commercial judgement with a practical, delivery-focused approach. You’ll be confident managing sourcing activity, advising stakeholders and navigating the requirements of procurement within a complex environment.

You’ll Bring

• Strong knowledge of Government Procurement Rules and public sector procurement
• Experience delivering end-to-end sourcing and procurement activities
• Contract and supplier performance management expertise
• Commercial acumen with strong financial and data literacy
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Strong relationship-building and communication capability
• A proactive, resilient and customer-focused approach
• Relevant procurement qualification or equivalent experience (CIPS desirable)

Mō mātou | About us

At NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) our purpose is transport networks that deliver for people, places and New Zealand. Infrastructure Development & Delivery is responsible for developing and delivering the national land transport capital programme, leading delivery for NZTA as New Zealand’s premier transport project delivery agency. The group ensures that transport investments are well-defined, de-risked, and delivered to achieve intended benefits, on time and within budget.

Ka whiwhi koe i te aha | What you'll get in return

We Offer a Comprehensive Rewards Package Including

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Flexible working arrangements.
• a free Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness insurance scheme available for permanent employees.

Rā Katinga | Applications close:

19 October 2026

For further information, email: [e-mail]

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.