Senior Procurement Specialist

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

• Manage and support commercial projects across government, including return to market for All of Government contracts 
• Be part of a team of highly-skilled commercial and procurement specialists  
• 12-month fixed-term or secondment opportunity based in Wellington 
• Salary $101,911 - $121,196 + Kiwisaver + employee wellness benefit

Tēnei tūranga - About the Role:

We’re looking for a commercially savvy Senior Procurement Specialist to join our Advisory Services team within New Zealand Government Procurement (NZGP). This is a rare opportunity to work at the heart of government, supporting agencies with significant procurement initiatives and contributing to collaborative contracts that deliver real public value.

As a Senior Procurement Specialist, you’ll provide expert advice and support to government agencies on major procurement projects, syndicated initiatives, and strategic sourcing. You’ll help shape commercial strategies, lead RFx processes, and influence early planning to improve procurement outcomes across the public sector. 

You’ll also work closely with other functional lead organisations and contribute to building procurement capability across the system. This role offers a unique blend of strategic influence, hands-on delivery, and cross-agency collaboration. 

 
To find more information on New Zealand Government Procurement click here

Ngā pukenga me ngā wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required  

• Appropriate experience in procurement and associated functions - preferably 5-8 years in senior-intermediate level procurement role.  
• Strong understanding of government procurement rules and processes  
• Proven success delivering significant procurement projects to scope, time, and budget  
• Experience developing commercial strategies and leading RFx processes  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills  
• Ability to identify risks and opportunities in complex environments  
• MCIPS or relevant tertiary qualification is desirable  
• The legal right to live and work in New Zealand. 

Ētahi kōrero mō MBIE - About MBIE:

MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.

• Mahi Tahi – Better Together
• Māia – Bold and brave
• Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future
• Pono Me Te Tika – Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Māori identity – Hīkina Whakatutuki – which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Māori, other Māori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Māori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Māori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.

E mōhio ana a Hīkina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kōtuinga I waenganui i a ngāi Māori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ā, kei te whai ia ki te whakaū ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Mā te whai kiko o ngā kōtuinga ahungaroa o ngāi wi, o ngāi Māori, me ētahi atu rōpū Māori ki te Karauna, katutuki tēnei. He āhuatanga nui tēnei e āhei ai ngā mahi whanaketanga ā-ohanga, ā-pāpori hoki ki a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui. E whai tonu ana mātou ki te kōtui atu ki ngā iwi mō te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i ngā kaupapakua roa nei e tāmi ana i a ngāi Māori me Aotearoa whānui, ā, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i ngā āheinga kōkiritanga mā ngā iwi, me te tautoko i ngā iwi kia whai mana ake ai ēnei āheinga.

Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply:

All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role.

Email Jess Dalbeth at Jess.Dalbeth@mbie.govt.nz if you have any further questions.

Applications close on Wednesday 29th October (midnight)