Senior Procurement Specialist

Build your expertise in one of NZ’s largest public sector procuring agencies 

Join our growing team! Varied, interesting, high-profile work   

Flexible, friendly, and high performing work environment 

Permanent opportunity based in Auckland 

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity    

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Procurement Specialist to join our Infrastructure Capital team in Auckland. This role is central to supporting the planning, sourcing, and management of best practice procurement across the infrastructure delivery side of the organisation. You will apply strategic methodologies, systems, and tools throughout the procurement lifecycle to ensure value for money and effective delivery of the National Land Transport Programme. 

As a Senior Procurement Specialist, you will lead the development and implementation of sourcing strategies, manage end-to-end procurement processes, and provide expert advice to internal stakeholders. You’ll work closely with business owners to shape procurement requirements and support performance monitoring, and supplier engagement.  

Working in one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest public sector procuring agencies, this role offers an outstanding opportunity to build your procurement expertise in a supportive environment while doing interesting work. 

You will find out more about the role here Position Description.

Ō Pūmanawa | What we're looking for  

Our ideal candidate will have some or all of the following (but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box): 

• Sound knowledge of Government Procurement Policy and Rules, ideally within a complex public sector environment.
• Strong understanding of procurement practices, with construction, physical works or related professional services procurement experience preferred.  
• Experience in planning and managing a range of end-to-end sourcing processes, ideally using a variety of approach to market mechanisms  
• Sound commercial acumen, with good data and financial literacy. 
• Customer-focused, with well-developed communication, influencing and relationship building skills.
• Strong sense of community and community engagement.
• Personal resilience with the ability to work independently.

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification in a related discipline or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Working towards a CIPS (or similar) qualification is desirable.

He aha te take e uru ai koe ki a mātou? | So, why join us?  

Our people are proud to be part of creating a better New Zealand. We’re searching for candidates who share our passion for people, communities, and the environment—and who are ready to contribute their unique skills to shape a better future.   

At NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, you'll be part of an organisation where the different backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people are celebrated. We want you to feel like you belong here - valued, respected, and empowered to bring your whole self to work.  

From five weeks annual leave through to Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance for our permanent employees – you will be well looked after here. Our benefits are designed to support our people and provide a happy, healthy and high-performing environment. We take a principle-based approach to flexibility that enables our people and their People Leaders to discuss and agree the arrangements that work best for the individual, the team, and the organisation. And whether it’s on-the-job experience, signing up to a course, coaching opportunities, or secondments to other roles within NZTA – you can build a varied and successful career with us and grow your potential.  

Mō mātou | About Us 

The Procurement function at NZTA is responsible for planning, sourcing, and managing the supply of external resources to NZTA. Procurement is an essential part of how NZTA delivers our critical business functions to support our strategic direction. Many functions of NZTA are performed, in full or part, using external suppliers and we are one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest public sector procuring agencies. NZTA is not only responsible for its own procurement requirements, but it also leads procurement practice across much of the land transport sector.  

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply:  

Please click apply to upload your CV and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.

Rā Katinga | Applications Close:

21 September 2025

For further information, email: careers@nzta.govt.nz

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.