Senior Procurement Advisor

Do you have strong communication skills and the ability to liaise with anyone and everyone? Do you want to work as a procurement professional in the creative sector where no two days are ever the same? We're looking for a Senior Procurement Advisor with a strong team approach to join our busy Strategy & Finance team to provide advice and support for a range of procurement and contract management functions. Purpose of the position The Senior Procurement Advisor leads the development and implementation of procurement to deliver cost and process efficiencies for Te Papa. This position is responsible for designing and delivering the internal processes for procurement and contract management as well as managing insurance contracts for Te Papa. It is the ‘go to' position that provides specialist advice, upskilling and support to Te Papa managers and other kaimahi in an accessible and understandable way, ensuring kaimahi are aware of their obligations in respect to procurement processes and practices. You’ll work in a way that reflects manaakitanga (care and respect), builds whanaungatanga (strong relationships), and encourages auahatanga (continuous improvement). What success looks like We're looking for the right person to bring fresh ideas, as well as an open, flexible approach, and a strong drive for delivering excellent service. After your first year, people will describe you as someone who has developed an understanding of Te Papa's wide-ranging procurement needs and support required and has built effective relationships with key internal contacts. Some that is widely recognised as the procurement contact across the business. Key responsibilities You will provide effective best practice procurement support, ensuring that Te Papa is compliant with Government Procurement Rules and overall procurements are fit-for-purpose. You will upskill key business contacts who are regular users of procurement to be as self-sufficient and proficient as practicable. You will identify where strategic procurement, and contract management can extract best value for money and outcomes from engaging with suppliers. Skills, experience and behaviours We're looking for someone who brings: Experience operating in a government procurement environment in a complex organisation or with complex procurements Strong prior experience in managing all procurement phases Experience in contract negotiation and management Ability to engage effectively with a wide range of people and provide guidance, support to enable capability uplift The ability to learn and adapt procurement practices in a te ao māori environment The ability to identify and describe opportunities for improved outcomes through the use of procurement It's a bonus if you bring data analysis skills! What we offer A supportive, values-driven team environment A workplace committed to Te Tiriti Comprehensive benefits including onsite Kindergarten, subsidised parking, café and store discounts, and free entry to paid exhibitions We're also open to discussing flexible working arrangements Other Information This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, based at Te Papa Tongarewa, Cable Street, Wellington. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Pre‑employment checks will be undertaken. The starting salary will be between $103,000 and $115,000 based on skills, experience and internal relativities. For more details, please refer to the attached Position Description. #J-18808-Ljbffr