Procurement Specialist at Land Information New Zealand110,000 - 120,000
- About the roleToitū Te Whenua is a dedicated public service organisation committed to delivering essential services and improving the lives of our citizens.
We are seeking a seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist, who will contribute to the procurement planning, sourcing and managing of goods and services for Toitū Te Whenua to deliver great outcomes, achieve public value and manage risk.
You will provide advice and guidance to your internal stakeholders and will be seen as a trusted advocate for strategic procurement and commercial standards & practices and their role in driving organisational effectiveness.This role is in the Commercial Team, which is a part of the Business and Commercial function within the wider Organisational Effectiveness (OE) group.
OE is the business unit designed to be an influential centre that supports the whole of our organisation.Our group combines key enterprise functions to drive efficiencies and support Toitū Te Whenua's ongoing performance.The Commercial Team is committed to delivering procurement excellence both internally and externally, to all stakeholders, customers and suppliers.
We are looking for a new Procurement Specialist to join our team in a role with plenty of opportunity to challenge and develop your skills and experience.It is a one-year fixed term role to enable others in the team to focus on the Maritime Digital Transformation (MDT) programme.
This landmark initiative marks the first major investment in New Zealand's maritime navigational services in over 30 years, ensuring our maritime sector remains safe, competitive, and sustainable.
Quote from a team member: We're a friendly team that excels through cooperation and mutual support.
It's easy to reach out for advice, and everyone's open to offering their insights.We focus on practical solutions and delivering great value.
If you like working somewhere you can openly discuss your thinking, get honest feedback, and feel truly supported, this role will be right for you.In this role you will get an opportunity to work on some interesting procurement projects across the organisation.
Recent projects include hydrographic and topographic services, ICT projects and te reo orthographic translation advice.
He pūkenga tou- Skills and experienceBe able to partner with business units undertaking procurement activities to effectively deliver and enable great outcomes and achieve public valueAbility to identify procurement risks and opportunities and develop effective mitigation strategiesExperience leading procurement activities of a medium/high risk / medium value natureSkills to identify and lead continuous improvement activities that can add value to procurement approaches, processes, resources, and systemsBe a team player who embodies Toitū Te Whenua's BEST values
- Bold, Expert, Stronger Together The expected appointing range for this role is $110,000 to $120,000 depending on skills and experience.
- What we offer our employees Interesting work which impacts Aotearoa as we care for whenua, moana and arawaiEye & ear care reimbursementsAnnual Flu VaccinationsReduced Health Insurance PremiumsDiverse groups and networksA minimum of four weeks and three days annual leave Te Tākinatanga
- Our StoryAt Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand, our key role is to ensure New Zealanders have accurate information about where people and places are, that people have confidence in their property rights and that Crown property is well managed for future generations.From the best way to develop farmland, build a new suburb, manage a high-country farm or navigate on land or at sea, our work and location information help people make better decisions and create economic, social, environmental and cultural value for New Zealand.
- Public Service Gender, Māori, Pacific and Ethnic Pay Gap Action PlanToitū Te Whenua is a diverse team of individuals with different experience and perspectives this drives our culture and high performance.
We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular, don't apply for roles, if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential.
As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value difference and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not.As an organisation Toitū Te Whenua embraces diversity, encourages work life balance and we have a flexible approach to the way we work which means you will quickly feel connected and valued.
Tono mai- How to ApplyIf you're eyeing up this role and believe you've got what it takes, please apply, or get in touch with the team.
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You'll be taken through to our Toitū Te Whenua Careers Centre where you'll be able to review further information about the responsibilities and accountabilities of this role in the Position Description.You'll be able to complete your online application form and upload a copy of your CV/Cover Letter.Please note, while applications close Friday 18 July 2025, we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.
Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.At Toitū Te Whenua we design our roles around shared capabilities (rather than focusing on tasks) and so you'll notice our role profiles are broad.
This allows us to be responsive to our customers and to strengthen the connections across our organisation.
It also gives us the flexibility to provide wider opportunities to our people, to further their careers.
The broad-based role for this position is ‘Senior Business Partner / Hoa Kōtui Pakihi- Level Rua - Level 2'.
If you have any questions about this role or working at Toitū Te Whenua, please email opportunities@linz.govt.nz and our Recruitment Team will be in touch with you.