Senior Supplier Advisor (permanent and 12 month fixed term/secondment)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Play a key role in influencing vital infrastructure projects that support conservation across Aotearoa, use your procurement expertise to deliver impactful, sustainable outcomes in iconic locations
• $92,450.00 - $116,985.00 salary range
• 1x Permanent full time role and 1x 12 Months Fixed Term/Secondment role
• Wellington location, will consider Auckland and Christchurch applications

Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa

The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive.

Ko tā Te Papa Atawhai he tiaki, he whakarauora anō hoki i te taiao puta noa i Aotearoa. He oranga taiao, he oranga tangata.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

Are you passionate about nature?

Do you get excited by the idea of contributing to Aotearoa's great outdoors — through supporting the building huts, bridges, tracks, roads and fences that connect people with our natural heritage?

Join the Department of Conservation (DOC) and play a key role in safeguarding New Zealand's unique environment. We're looking for 2x Senior Supplier Advisor's with procurement expertise — preference with construction related projects — to help deliver critical infrastructure and restoration work that supports conservation across the motu.

You'll be part of a collaborative and future-focused procurement team, advising on sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring value and sustainability in everything we do.

What we offer:

• A rare opportunity to apply your procurement knowledge to conservation outcomes
• Varied and meaningful projects across some of New Zealand's most iconic places
• Flexible working arrangements with offices in Wellington, Auckland, or Christchurch
• A supportive, purpose-driven team environment

If you're ready to make a real impact and bring your procurement skills to a kaupapa that matters, we'd love to hear from you.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you:

• Experience in procurement and supplier management, with over five years in construction related environments
• In-depth understanding of Government Procurement Rules and their practical application
• Proven capability in leading strategic sourcing initiatives, developing supplier panels, and formulating competitive market strategies through research and procurement planning
• Strong commercial judgment with the ability to interpret complex procurement and contracting scenarios, including construction contract standards NZS 3910, 3915 and 3916
• Confidence in coaching and mentoring peers and junior staff members
• Experience influencing and negotiating with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or professional certifications, such as CIPS, certified tender evaluator, civil or engineering QS, preferred but not required.

He aha ngā pāinga mōu? | What's in it for you?

DOC places importance on developing a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow.  We're working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable and inclusive by default.  You can learn more about what we offer here.

We support flexible work arrangements for our kamahi who are working in a wide variety of roles and locations across Aotearoa. Flexible options will be considered based on your role and in discussion with your leader.

Tonoa inaiānei | Apply now

Apply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai. Please note, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept direct or emailed applications and provide feedback to those not shortlisted.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know.

1x Permanent Role hybrid location
1x 12 month Fixed-Term hybrid location

The salary range for this position is $92,450.00 - $116,985.00 pro-rata with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience.

Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory – this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment.

Due to high volumes, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role. 

Rā whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on 13^th August 2025

Depending on the volume of applications received, we may close this advertisement early, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries, contact Emily Blokker, eblokker@doc.govt.nz

Te tohutoro tūranga | Job reference: DOC/1875236