Senior Advisor

  • Wellington
  • Contract/temp
  • Transport & Logistics
  • Posted 9 days ago

Job Description

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Te Haeata/The Opportunity

Are you passionate about making a difference in the public service? Do you see yourself thriving on procuring ICT vendors and managing supplier relationships? If so, we want you to join our dynamic team!

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Advisor to join our Commercial Services team for a 12-month fixed-term role. You will play a key role in supporting ICT procurement and vendor management activities, contributing to strategic sourcing initiatives and ensuring robust contract oversight.

 

Ō pūkenga/Skills and Experience

You will be a self-starter, with a strong focus and great ability to work under pressure. You'll also bring with strong adaptable communication skills giving you the ability to engage with multiple stakeholders of all levels and navigate competing priorities.

  • proven experience in ICT procurement, commercial management, or legal advisory roles
  • strong understanding of contract management, including legal terms, risk mitigation, and compliance
  • ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and competing priorities
  • a collaborative and solutions-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement
  • familiarity with public sector procurement practices and the principles of te Tiriti o Waitangi
  • a strong commitment to being a supportive and approachable team player, where colleagues feel comfortable seeking your advice and guidance
  • an in-depth understanding of the Government Procurement Rules and how they should be applied in complex situations.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we have outlined and believe you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you!

 

Mō mātou/About us

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.

Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions. 

 

Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working here

We offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:

  • flexible work hours where possible
  • an online professional development portal
  • access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks

See our full range of benefits here.

With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.

 

Utu ā-tau/Salary

The appointing salary for this role will be between $98,208 and $135,539 based on skills and experience.

 

Tono mai/Apply

To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Applications close on Sunday, 10 August; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and may invite successful candidates to interview before the close date.

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nz

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