Senior Procurement Specialist, Infrastructure - Christchurch
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Our 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
The Senior Procurement Specialist - Infrastructure shapes procurement solutions which maximise the benefits and outcomes that the Ministry, schools and kura receive from their expenditure, contributing to the growth of future generations in New Zealand.
On a day-to-day basis, you will be:
Leading a variety of high value and complex procurements across our national programmes and property portfolio, engaging Main Contractors, Professional Services Consultants (Designers, Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors and Engineer to the Contract) and other services.
Working collaboratively with other members in your team, including sharing expertise and lessons learnt through procurements.
Working collaboratively with our stakeholders to undertake needs analysis and risk assessment.
Developing sourcing strategies (including regular contact with our supplier base)
Creating procurement plans.
Leading evaluations.
Facilitating contract negotiation and award processes.
Contributing to an environment of continual process improvement.
Being proactive and demonstrating autonomy by consistently meeting deadlines and managing workload efficiently.
Salary range: $99,496 - $120,690 per annum + 3% kiwi saver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.
For more details about the role, you can view the Job Description here.
About you | Mōhou ake
You will have the ability to build effective working relationships with key stakeholders and the ability to prioritise and multi-task in an environment where workloads can escalate quickly.
Paramount is a positive and ‘can do’ attitude. Experience in the public sector and/or the construction industry would be advantageous (but not necessarily essential).
You will also offer:
Good commercial nous - an understanding of what drives good service value and how to identify and minimise key commercial risks.
A willingness to learn and develop in a dynamic environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ideally a Tertiary or industry qualification in a related field (e.g. CIPS and/or a relevant tertiary qualification in Business or Accounting) or industry relevant experience.
Some experience in data analysis and reporting.
The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.
We are a tight-knit, collegial and truly collaborative team, that cares about your professional development and personal wellbeing. This is a position for the right candidate who will have opportunities to demonstrate both leadership within their specific team/region, but also enable strategic thinking and benefits realisation for the Ministry, schools and kura at a national level.
About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake
Te Pou Rangatōpū | Corporate group is responsible for delivering essential Ministry-wide statutory and corporate functions. We enable the organisation to operate effectively and help fulfil the statutory and reporting obligations of Te Tāhuhu.
The Infrastructure Procurement team sits within Te Pou Rangatōpū | Corporate and is a vibrant and diverse team, where no two days are the same. We work together with our partners in School Property to deliver effective, inclusive procurement solutions, which support the Ministry’s vision that all schools have quality learning environments as part of a well-managed and sustainable portfolio. This all contributes to helping deliver equitable and excellent outcomes for every child in our education system.
Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?
If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and CV by using the ‘apply' button below. In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values, your whakapapa or anything you'd like to share about your cultural identity. We're keen to know your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.
For further information, please contact Igor Rodrigues, Team Manager, Infrastructure Procurement at igor.rodrigues@education.govt.nz
Applications close midnight - Monday 7 July 2025.
We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.
