Senior Procurement Analyst

Lead procurement insights and digital innovation to deliver better outcomes for Aotearoa

Full time, Permanent opportunity in Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch

$152,164 salary per annum + 5 weeks' annual leave + suite of benefits

Te Whiwhinga Mahi | Our opportunity

As a Senior Procurement Analyst at Kāinga Ora, you'll play a critical role in driving procurement excellence across one of New Zealand's largest public sector organisations.

This role is about turning data into insight. You'll lead procurement reporting, analytics, workflow optimisation and business process mapping, while championing emerging technologies including AI, automation and digital tools. Your work will directly support better procurement decision-making, benchmarking, and supplier performance visibility - enabling public value outcomes across our $3.5 billion in annual spend.

You'll be joining the Strategy, Finance and Policy Group, supporting our organisation to deliver housing and community outcomes for all New Zealanders.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

• Tertiary qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business Analysis, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• At least 7 years' experience in procurement or commercial performance roles, ideally in complex or public sector environments.
• Expertise in data analysis, spend reporting and performance benchmarking.
• Proficiency with reporting and visualisation tools such as Power BI and SQL.
• Strong business process mapping and workflow design experience.
• The ability to turn complex data into meaningful, actionable insights.
• Strong advisory and stakeholder engagement skills with senior leaders.
• Experience with procurement systems, data governance, and digital enablement.
• Experience with Oracle EBS or MS PowerApps is desirable.

Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you?

We offer competitive salaries, five weeks' annual leave and a benefits package including a range of insurances, flexible working arrangements and career development.

Mō mātou - Our Organisation

At Kāinga Ora, ours is the important responsibility of transforming New Zealand's housing choices, outcomes and the entire housing sector by creating homes and communities that allow New Zealanders to thrive.

What is exciting about working for Kāinga Ora is getting the chance to make a real and positive impact on New Zealanders' lives. With skills, planning and purposeful action, our people are creating the homes and neighbourhoods that will build the future of Aotearoa.

Ō tātou uara - Our values

We value diversity and are committed to working with each other and our customers in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference brings to the organisation.

To view the position description and apply for this role, please follow the online process via

Applications close on Friday 17th October 2025 at 11 : 55pm.

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