Strategic National Procurement Lead for Social Services

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children; Wellington; Hybride; NZD 106 000 - 118 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work arrangement

Résumé du poste

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children seeks a Senior Procurement Specialist to lead strategic procurement, influence stakeholders, and drive sourcing and contract development across a complex, purpose-driven environment in Wellington. Hybrid working with in-office and flexible WFH arrangements.

The role requires extensive senior procurement experience in social services, proven ability to advise senior leaders, and a deep understanding of government procurement rules.

Qualifications

• 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 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.
• Ability to balance outcomes with broader social and community objectives.
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices, in particular tikanga Māori and Pacific cultures.

Responsabilités

• Lead strategic procurement to deliver better outcomes for tamariki, rangatahi and whanau.
• Provide strategic procurement leadership and influence key stakeholders.
• Drive best-practice sourcing and contract development across a complex environment.
• Partner with internal leaders and external providers to ensure effective, sustainable services.

Connaissances

Senior procurement leadership

Stakeholder influence

Contract development

Relationship-building

Cross-cultural awareness

Description du poste

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children seeks a Senior Procurement Specialist to lead strategic procurement, influence stakeholders, and drive sourcing and contract development across a complex, purpose-driven environment in Wellington. Hybrid working with in-office and flexible WFH arrangements.

The role requires extensive senior procurement experience in social services, proven ability to advise senior leaders, and a deep understanding of government procurement rules.