Senior Procurement Advisor

Are you a procurement professional ready to make a real difference? Join us as a Senior Procurement Advisor and play a key role in driving value, innovation, and efficiency through expert tender and contract management.

If you have a strong background in procurement and a genuine commitment to supporting cultural understanding, this is your chance to contribute to meaningful community outcomes in education and cultural preservation.

About the role:

This position will assist the organisation in achieving optimal value-for-money, fostering innovation, and enhancing outcomes by coordinating, administering, and managing end-to-end tendering processes.

The Senior Advisor will offer guidance on purchasing and tendering procedures, as well as support the implementation of solutions aimed at improving efficiency and reducing cost.

The organisation is based in Te Awamutu, Waikato, and offers 2 days working from home — making it a suitable option for someone living in South Auckland.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Tender development and process management
• Provision of procurement/contractual/commercial advice
• Procurement and category planning and analysis
• Contract drafting and negotiation
• Contract maintenance
• Supporting Takiwā and Uepu with supplier performance management and contract reviews
• Contract variations
• Process/contract model improvements

About you:

• Experience leading and running end-to-end tender and bidding processes
• Skilled in contract management and business writing
• Broad knowledge of procurement concepts, methodologies, and commercial practices
• Actively engages in cultural activities and is open to understand āhuatanga Māori
• Prepared to increase knowledge, understanding and everyday use of te reo and āhuatanga Māori and support other kaimahi in the same endeavour

If you are a dedicated professional with a strong background in procurement and a passion for fostering cultural understanding, we encourage you to apply for the Senior Procurement Advisor position.

Take this opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the community and help drive excellence in education and cultural preservation. Apply now and be part of the journey.

Alternatively, send a copy of your CV to Thania.kristiansen@h2r.co.nz

All applications will be acknowledged by email and applicants must hold the right to work in New Zealand.