Procurement Adviser

Overview Help shape procurement outcomes that make a real difference for communities across Aotearoa. Use your relationship‑building skills to support successful, people‑centred procurement. Join a collaborative team backed by strong leadership, shared values, and a supportive culture. Permanent position based at our National Office in Wellington. 'Kotahi anō te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi' – ‘There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of our people. Mō te tūnga' About the role As a Procurement Adviser, you’ll provide specialist procurement advice and assistance across the Department. As part of the Commissioning for Outcomes team, you will manage social procurement for a range of services essential to the smooth operation of our estate, including both the community and prison network. The team is close‑knit, values each other’s strengths, and consistently achieves great results together. You will build strong relationships across the Department, collaborating with internal staff and suppliers to understand needs, solve problems, and support successful procurement outcomes. You will support and lead end‑to‑end procurement processes, including gathering and analysing data to inform procurement planning and decision‑making. This role would suit an emerging adviser who is passionate about people‑centred procurement and eager to grow their capability by supporting Senior Advisers across a range of procurement initiatives. You’ll have opportunities to take ownership of smaller procurements while developing your skills and experience in more complex procurement activities. Join us and leverage your knowledge of the Social Sector and Government Procurement Principles to help deliver meaningful outcomes. Skills and experience A background in Government procurement rules and processes, and an understanding of current procurement best practice. An understanding of the Social Sector Commissioning Action Plan 2022‑2028, and familiarity with the newly established Social Investment Agency. The ability to build strong relationships with a range of people and a desire for your mahi to make a real difference. Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills. Experience in a procurement role, with the ability to support or manage procurement activities and an eye for detail. Strong organisational skills and the ability to gather, maintain, and analyse information to support planning and decision‑making. Collaborative approach and willingness to support the wider team across a range of procurement activities. Salary The midpoint of the salary range is $110,523 per annum and the full range (85%‑120%) is $93,945 – $132,628 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role. About us Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa – Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re‑offending, and addressing the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values‑led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai Rangi strategy. We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required. Application deadline Applications close on Wednesday 5th August. #J-18808-Ljbffr