Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Lead procurement excellence across a high-impact public sector environment
- Drive system optimisation, innovation and data integrity within SAP and Ariba
- Empower teams through expert support, training, and process innovation
Mō te tūnga | About the role
The Team Leader Business Support leads the Department's Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations, with a focus on SAP S/4HANA and SAP Ariba. This role ensures procurement systems, data, and processes are accurate, efficient, and aligned with public sector best practice.
You'll oversee purchasing, master data, training, helpdesk support, and system documentation, ensuring users are confident and well supported. You'll also manage sourcing activities, supplier relationships, and contract maintenance, while driving continuous improvement and system optimisation.
As a subject matter expert, you'll provide insights through data analysis, support information requests, and contribute to strategic procurement initiatives. If you're passionate about procurement excellence, team leadership, and enabling smarter business processes, this is a great opportunity to make an impact.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- Extensive experience in procurement operations, with deep knowledge of end-to-end P2P processes.
- Hands-on expertise in mapping procurement processes into tier-1 ERP systems, preferably SAP S/4HANA and Ariba.
- Proven leadership experience, with a track record of managing teams and driving performance.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret procurement data and deliver insights.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across varied audiences and contexts.
Ngā painga | The benefits
The midpoint of the salary range is $147,765 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $125,601 - $177,318 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Mō mātou | About us
Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai Rangi strategy.
We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.
Tono ināianei | Apply Now
To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency – applications received via email will not be considered.
When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.
Applications close on: Wednesday 20th August
If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact Tom.Nicholas@corrections.govt.nz, or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.