Strategic Public Sector Procurement Director

Department of Corrections NZ; Wellington; On-site; NZD 212,000 - 299,000; Full time

Job summary

Ara Poutama Aotearoa — Department of Corrections in Wellington seeks an experienced Director Procurement to lead the procurement function for New Zealand’s largest public sector organisation. You will influence major commercial decisions, manage risk, and build strong supplier and sector partnerships across iwi and government agencies.

You will lead a team delivering procurement strategy, commissioning, market engagement, category and contract management, while upholding probity and

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading procurement or commercial functions within a large, complex organisation.
• Strong commercial acumen balancing value, risk, service delivery outcomes and long-term objectives.
• Ability to negotiate complex commercial arrangements with suppliers and senior stakeholders.
• Experience applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in decision-making and partnerships with iwi/Māori providers.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategy, commissioning, market engagement, category and contract management.
• Influence significant commercial decisions and strengthen supplier relationships.
• Support Hōkai Rangi through effective commissioning with iwi/Māori providers.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Leadership

Governance

Probity

Compliance

Relationship building

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Leadership of leaders

Job description

Ara Poutama Aotearoa — Department of Corrections in Wellington seeks an experienced Director Procurement to lead the procurement function for New Zealand’s largest public sector organisation. You will influence major commercial decisions, manage risk, and build strong supplier and sector partnerships across iwi and government agencies.

You will lead a team delivering procurement strategy, commissioning, market engagement, category and contract management, while upholding probity and