Strategic Procurement & Contracts Adviser, Fisheries

Nz Ministry For Primary Industries; Wellington; On-site; NZD 78,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional MPI leave days

Ability to purchase extra annual leave

Annual Wellness payment

Security checks – NgāTakiWhakahaumaru

Job summary

Nz Ministry For Primary Industries Wellington seeks an Adviser to join the Fisheries Contracts Portfolio on a fixed-term basis until June 2027. You will provide trusted procurement and contract management advice across the portfolio, coordinating activities with project leads, suppliers and specialist teams.

You will manage end-to-end procurement for projects, coordinate contract renewals and closures, offer practical procurement guidance, maintain schedules and reports, and build strong

Qualifications

• Experience providing advice and coordination in procurement, contracting, projects or another structured operational environment.
• Experience managing end-to-end process activities, preparing documentation, coordinating approvals and maintaining reliable records.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills, including identifying risks, issues, dependencies and improvement opportunities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, practical advice.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and fixed deadlines.
• Knowledge of government procurement and standard contract management practice, or experience in government, fisheries, science, research or another regulated environment, would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for assigned projects, including documentation, reviews, approvals and evaluation support.
• Coordinate contract establishment, renewals, variations and closures, ensuring agreed actions and records are progressed accurately and on time.
• Provide practical advice on procurement approaches, contracting requirements, compliance obligations and process risks.
• Maintain schedules, registers and portfolio information, and report on progress, deadlines, risks, issues and exceptions.
• Build effective relationships across project teams, suppliers, Procurement, Legal, Finance and technical specialists.
• Contribute to improved templates, guidance, workflows, reporting tools and portfolio systems.

Skills

Procurement coordination

Contract management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Planning and organization

Education

Tertiary qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nz Ministry For Primary Industries Wellington seeks an Adviser to join the Fisheries Contracts Portfolio on a fixed-term basis until June 2027. You will provide trusted procurement and contract management advice across the portfolio, coordinating activities with project leads, suppliers and specialist teams.

You will manage end-to-end procurement for projects, coordinate contract renewals and closures, offer practical procurement guidance, maintain schedules and reports, and build strong