Team Manager, Procurement Services

Ministry of Education; Wellington; Vor Ort; NZD 121.000 - 182.000; Vollzeit

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Zusammenfassung

Ministry of Education in Wellington invites an experienced procurement leader to join as Team Manager, Procurement Services. Lead a skilled team, shape sourcing approaches, and deliver value while managing risk and stakeholder relationships.

You will influence procurement decisions, develop category strategies, and ensure best-practice outcomes across a diverse portfolio. This is a role for collaborative leadership driving continuous improvement.

Qualifikationen

• Experienced procurement leader with a track record of building high‑performing teams.
• Strong commercial judgement and ability to lead across the full procurement lifecycle.
• Skilled at developing category strategies and supplier engagement.
• Capable of influencing diverse stakeholders to achieve value-for-money outcomes.
• Experience developing procurement work programmes and improvement initiatives.
• Analytical with data-driven decision-making and insights.
• Understanding governance, probity, and best practice in complex environments.
• Collaborative leadership fostering inclusion and capability development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across all levels.

Aufgaben

• Lead a talented procurement team and provide strategic leadership across procurement activity.
• Influence procurement decisions and develop category strategies to deliver value.
• Ensure best-practice procurement outcomes and manage risk.
• Engage with suppliers and the market to strengthen partnerships.
• Position the Ministry as a client of choice through strong commercial decision‑making.
• Balance operational delivery with long-term planning and continuous improvement.

Kenntnisse

Procurement leadership

Procurement lifecycle

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Procurement strategy

Data analysis

Governance and probity

Collaborative leadership

Effective communication

Ethical practice

Public service standards

Jobbeschreibung

Help shape the future of education in New ZealandHelp shape the future of EducationWe work toshapeaneducationsystem that deliversequitableandexcellent outcomesOur organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our students in our education system.

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga

This is a full-time permanent role based in Wellington.Lead a talented team of procurement professionals and play a key role in delivering better outcomes for New Zealand's education system.As Team Manager, Procurement Services, you'll provide strategic leadership across a diverse portfolio of procurement activity, helping shape sourcing approaches that deliver value, manage risk, and support organisational priorities. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across the Ministry, influencing procurement decisions, developing category strategies, and ensuring best-practice procurement outcomes.This is an opportunity to combine people leadership with commercial expertise, building capability within your team while driving continuous improvement and innovation across procurement services. You'll engage with suppliers and the market, strengthen partnerships, and help position the Ministry as a client of choice.If you're passionate about leading people, delivering strategic procurement outcomes, and creating lasting impact through strong commercial decision-making, this is a role where you can make a real difference.

Salary range: $121,139 - $181,709 per annum + Kiwi Saver.

The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

About you | Mōhou ake

You're an experienced procurement leader who thrives in a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment. You bring strong commercial judgment, a strategic mindset, and a proven ability to lead teams to achieve meaningful results.You know how to balance operational delivery with long-term planning, and you're confident influencing stakeholders, navigating complexity, and driving procurement excellence. Most importantly, you're a collaborative leader who empowers others, builds trust, and creates an environment where people can perform at their best.

• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing procurement or sourcing teams.
• Strong expertise across the full procurement lifecycle, from strategy development through to contract award and supplier engagement.
• The ability to build trusted relationships and influence a wide range of stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes.
• Commercial acumen with the confidence to identify opportunities, manage risk, and deliver value-for-money outcomes.
• Experience developing procurement strategies, work programmes, and improvement initiatives aligned to organisational objectives.
• Strong analytical skills, using data and insights to support sound decision-making and drive better commercial outcomes.
• A practical understanding of governance, probity, and procurement best practice within a complex environment.
• A collaborative leadership style that fosters inclusion, capability development, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of an organisation.
• A commitment to professional growth, ethical practice, and delivering high-quality customer-focused services.
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake

Te Pou Rangatōpū has two key roles which operate together: keeping the Ministry safe by delivering essential Ministry-wide statutory and corporate functions and delivering improvements to how the Ministry works, so we can achieve our priorities and support the Ministry to deliver the current Government's priorities. The Procurement division holds the strategic lead on all procurement matters across the Ministry. This includes leading the procurement strategy and monitoring all procurement activities to align with broader best‑practice government procurement direction and guidance.We are responsible for the full lifecycle of procurement from market engagement and market awareness, supporting procurement processes, administering contractual agreements, and maintaining commercial, contractual and strategic relationships with suppliers.

Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?

For further information, please contact Pru Popple, Manager Procurement Services at [e-mail]

Applications close Midnight Sunday 8 November 2026

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