Senior Advisor - Procurement Excellence Special Projects

Te whiwhinga mahi - Our opportunity We’re looking for a Senior Advisor – Procurement Excellence to help design and embed the frameworks, processes, and tools that enable great procurement outcomes across our organisation.This is a role for someone who enjoys turning complexity into clarity—and wants to see their work adopted at scale.Reporting to the Principal Procurement Partner – Excellence, you’ll play a key role in lifting procurement capability across Kāinga Ora.You’ll lead work to: Design and evolve procurement frameworks, policies, processes and tools, with a focus on aligning to v.5 of the Government Procurement Rules Simplify and standardise how procurement is done across the organisation Deliver improvement initiatives that increase consistency, confidence and effectiveness Build capability through training, coaching, mentoring and practical guidance Support organisation-wide initiatives, including technology modernisation and regulatory uplift (e.g. Modern Slavery) Co-ordinate information gathering for reporting, OIAs, audits, etc. This is a highly visible role, working across procurement, the wider business, and with external stakeholders. Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu - What you will bring Deep public sector procurement experience 7+ years’ hands-on procurement experience in complex environments Strong understanding of what works (and what doesn’t) in real delivery settings Credibility with practitioners and stakeholders Good understanding of the Government Procurement Rules A passion for structure, clarity and design You enjoy creating frameworks, processes, templates and guidance that people actually use You take pride in producing clear, practical, well-structured outputs You’re comfortable working through detail and seeing work through to completion A continuous improvement mindset You naturally look for ways to simplify and improve You challenge unnecessary complexity You’re motivated by making things easier for others Strong influencing and capability-building skills You can bring people with you—through engagement, training and coaching You’re comfortable facilitating sessions and embedding change You can translate policy into practical application Desirable: Experience in a procurement capability or excellence role or similar environment Construction or infrastructure procurement experience MCIPS or progress toward certification 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. These benefits are described in more detail here https://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz/a-great-place-to-work/benefits As a Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities employee, we want to make sure that you have all the tools and support you need. We want to ensure you are healthy and have work-life balance. We also want to support and grow your personal and career development through on-the-job learning, training courses, secondments and study opportunities. 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. We are passionate about transforming New Zealand for the better. That includes being a trusted partner for Māori and iwi, protecting and enabling their rights, interests and aspirations under the guidance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Ō tātou uara - Our values Our values were developed by us, for us. They unite us as an organisation and guide how we work every day. Our values are: Manaakitanga – People at the Heart Mahi Tahi – Better Together Whanake – Be Bold Tūhono mai - Join us To view the position description and apply for this role, please follow the online process via http://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz. Please note: all applicants, including existing employees, need to follow this process. If you have any questions about this role, please contact [email protected] Applications close on Sunday 16th August at 11:55pm. Note we will be reviewing applications as we receive them and may close the role before the close date. 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. If you don’t tick all the boxes in this listing but think that you could be a great fit based on your unique background and skillset, we would welcome an application from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr