Strategic Procurement Lead — Public Sector, Wellington

Kumara Vine; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 86,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver

Job summary

Ministry of Education NZ in Wellington is recruiting for a full-time procurement professional to manage end-to-end procurement, from planning through to contract management, in a high-volume portfolio across a public sector environment.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, supplier selection, and performance monitoring, with a focus on achieving value-for-money outcomes and continuous improvement. Salary range is NZD 86,225–104,071 per annum plus KiwiSaver.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, contract administration, sourcing, or a related commercial environment.
• Understanding of public sector procurement practices and Government Procurement Rules.
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to translate data into insights.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-end procurement and tender activities across a high-volume portfolio.
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders to understand business needs and develop fit-for-purpose procurement solutions.
• Support supplier selection, contract administration, and performance monitoring activities.
• Maintain accurate procurement and contract information, ensuring strong records management practices.
• Analyse procurement data and trends to identify opportunities for improved outcomes and efficiencies.
• Contribute to the development of procurement tools, resources, and process improvements.
• Provide practical guidance to stakeholders on procurement processes, policies, and best practice.

Skills

Procurement

Contract administration

Sourcing

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Excel

PowerPoint

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Office 365

Job description

Ministry of Education NZ in Wellington is recruiting for a full-time procurement professional to manage end-to-end procurement, from planning through to contract management, in a high-volume portfolio across a public sector environment.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, supplier selection, and performance monitoring, with a focus on achieving value-for-money outcomes and continuous improvement. Salary range is NZD 86,225–104,071 per annum plus KiwiSaver.