Senior Procurement Specialist

Build your

expertise

in one of NZ's largest public

sector

procuring agencies

Join our growing team! Varied, interesting, high-profile work

Flexible, friendly, and high performing work environment

Permanent opportunity based in Auckland

Te

Whiwhinga

mahi | The opportunity

We are

seeking

a skilled and motivated Senior Procurement Specialist to join our

Infrastructure Capital

team

in Auckland

This role is central to supporting the planning, sourcing, and management of best practice procurement across the

infrastructure delivery side of the

organisation. You will apply strategic methodologies, systems, and tools throughout the procurement lifecycle to ensure value for money and effective delivery of the National Land Transport Programme.

As a Senior Procurement Specialist, you will lead the development and implementation of sourcing strategies, manage end-to-end procurement processes, and

provide

expert advice to internal stakeholders.

You'll

work closely with business owners to shape procurement requirements and support performance monitoring, and supplier engagement.

Working in one of Aotearoa New Zealand's largest public sector

procuring

agencies, this role offers an outstanding opportunity to build your procurement

expertise

in a supportive environment while doing interesting work.

You will find out more about the role here

Position Description.

Pumanawa

| What

we're

looking for

Our ideal candidate will have some or

all of

the following (but

don't

worry if you

don't

tick every box) :

Sound knowledge of Government Procurement Policy and Rules

, ideally within a complex public sector environment.

Strong understanding of procurement practices

, with construction, physical works or related professional services procurement experience preferred.

Experience in planning and managing a range of end-to-end sourcing processes, ideally using a variety of approach to market mechanisms

Sound commercial acumen, with good data and financial literacy.

Customer-focused, with w

ell-developed communication, influencing and relationship building skills.

Strong sense

of community and community engagement.

Personal resilience with the ability to work independently.

Qualifications :

Tertiary qualification in a related discipline or equivalent experience is preferred.

Working towards a CIPS (or similar) qualification is desirable.

He aha te take e

uru

ai

koe

ki a

matou

• ? | So, why join us?

Our people are proud to be part of creating a better New Zealand.

We're

searching for candidates who share our passion for people, communities, and the environment—and who are ready to contribute their unique skills to shape a better future.

At NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi,

you'll

be part of an organisation where the

different backgrounds

, perspectives and life experiences of our people are celebrated. We want you to feel like you belong here - valued, respected, and empowered to bring your whole self to work.

From five weeks annual leave through to Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance for our permanent employees – you will be well looked after here. Our

benefits

are designed to support our people and provide a happy,

healthy

and high-performing environment. We take a principle-based approach to flexibility that enables

our people and their People Leaders to discuss and agree the arrangements that work best for the individual, the team, and the organisation. And whether

it's

on-the-job experience, signing up to a course, coaching opportunities, or secondments to other roles within NZTA – you can build a varied and successful career with us and grow your potential.

Mo

matou

About Us

The Procurement function at NZTA

is responsible for

planning, sourcing, and managing the supply of external resources to NZTA. Procurement is an essential part of how NZTA delivers our critical business functions to support our strategic direction. Many functions of NZTA are performed, in full or part, using external suppliers and we are one of Aotearoa New Zealand's largest public sector

procuring

agencies. NZTA is not only responsible for its own procurement requirements, but it also leads procurement practice across much of the land transport sector.

Me

pehea

te

tuku

tono

How to apply :

Please click apply to upload your CV and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.

Ra Katinga | Applications close :

21 September 2025

For further information, email :

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.