Procurement Lead - Te Tai Tokerau me Tāmaki Makaurau - Hauora Māori Service

Overview

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country\'s largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations — from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities. Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.

About the Role

The Procurement Lead is a senior advisory role responsible for providing strategic leadership and expert advice in procurement and contract management across the region. Working closely with the Regional Group Manager and national teams, the role ensures best practice standards are developed and implemented in alignment with Health NZ policies, Government Procurement Rules, and the Public Finance Act. It supports regional teams in procurement activities, ensures compliance, and fosters collaboration across the health sector to influence funding and planning decisions that impact Māori health outcomes.

About the Team / Service

As the Hauora Māori Service of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ) our core role is to ensure New Zealanders have better and more timely access to health care. The devolution of resources and decision making to the regions ensures those closest to service users and whānau are involved in decisions on how healthcare is delivered. We are committed to ensuring our operating model is responsive to the needs of Māori.

About you

You bring extensive expertise in procurement and contract management, with a proven ability to lead strategic initiatives and influence policy. Your deep understanding of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches enables you to embed equity-focused outcomes into procurement strategies, ensuring culturally responsive and impactful results.

You will have :

• Experience in procurement, business, commerce or related field with at least 8 years\' experience in a similar role within a large organisation
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft key governance documents and materials
• Knowledge and practical experience in applying Government Procurement rules issued by Ministry of Business Innovation & Employment
• Proven analytical skills and problem-solving skills, with experience in the health sector considered an advantage

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “ apply now .” All applications must be submitted through our online careers\' portal by 16 October 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Zerissa Ong on

We note that while Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected kaimahi (staff) will be given preference and priority for this position.

Job details

Job Reference :

Location : North Island - Auckland - All values; North Island - Northland - All values

Job type : Permanent Full time

Expertise : Non-clinical - Planning and Funding - Planning and Funding

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