Senior Advisor

Nz Ministry Of JusticeWellington, New Zealand

20 hours ago

Job description

Te Haeata / The Opportunity

Are you an ICT procurement professional ready to make a real impact?

We're looking for a Senior Advisor to join our Commercial Services team at Te Tahu o te Ture – Ministry of Justice.

In this role, you'll lead and deliver procurement and sourcing activities, with a primary focus on ICT, while also supporting non-ICT procurement as needed.

You'll oversee a portfolio of spend categories and programmes, providing expert advice to internal clients on commercial matters, supplier relationships, and contract management.

You'll help shape and improve our policies, processes, and strategic commercial initiatives, ensuring best practice and compliance across the Ministry.

As a Senior Advisor, you'll :

lead ICT procurement and sourcing activities, and support non-ICT procurement when required
provide commercial advice and analysis to stakeholders across the Ministry
contribute to the improvement of commercial policies and processes
foster a collaborative, solutions-focused team culture

O pukenga / Skills and Experience

We know great candidates come from diverse backgrounds.

If you have relevant experience and are keen to add value, we want to hear from you.

Ideally, you'll bring :

experience in ICT procurement, commercial management, or legal advisory roles

ability to manage non-ICT procurement activities as needed

strong understanding of contract management, risk mitigation, and compliance

experience navigating complex stakeholder environments and competing priorities

collaborative, adaptable communication skills and a commitment to continuous improvement

familiarity with public sector procurement practices and the principles of te Tiriti o Waitangi

in-depth knowledge of the Government Procurement Rules and their application

a supportive, approachable attitude where colleagues feel comfortable seeking your advice and guidance.

Mo matou / About us

At Te Tahu o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Joining Te Tahu o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.

Nga painga o tenei wahi mahi / What's great about working here

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be.

These include :

4.4 weeks holiday leave

flexible work hours where possible

an online professional development portal

access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

See our full range of benefits here.

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

Utu a-tau / Salary

The appointing salary for this role will be between $98,208 to $135,539 based on skills and experience.

Tono mai / Apply

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website.

You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on Sunday, 16 November however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and may invite successful candidates to interview before the close date.

If you have any questions, please contact

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