Senior Procurement Adviser at Reserve Bank of New Zealand

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

140000.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement, Stakeholder Management, Contract Management, Supplier Management, Financial Analysis, Data Interpretation, Negotiation, Relationship Management, Government Procurement Practices, IT Procurement, Best Practice Procurement, End-to-End Planning, Mentoring, Continuous Improvement, Maturity Improvement

Industry

Banking

Description

As we welcome our new Reserve Bank Governor, we are also looking to welcome a new Senior Procurement Advisor for a fixed term to support our nationally significant mahi. Bring your senior procurement experience to this important role Fixed term to mid November 2026, possibility of a permanent role Salary midpoint around $140k depending on skills and experience Te tūranga – The role As a Senior Procurement Advisor you will support the continuous improvement and maturity of our procurement function. On a day to day basis you will be responsible for ensuring best value for money for New Zealanders through providing advice to a range of stakeholders on best practice procurement, manage the full end to end plan, source, manage procurement process and mentor other members of the team Ō pūkenga – About you We’re looking for a collaborative worker, who can work to deadlines effectively. To be successful in this role you will have: Mandatory knowledge and experience of Government procurement practices, IT procurement experience a bonus Ability to build and maintain relationships across a diverse group of stakeholders In-depth knowledge and experience in the techniques of procurement and current best practice Awareness and understanding of managing contract and supplier management issues Financial analysis skills with ability to manipulate and interpret data Negotiation and relationship management skills Ko wai matou – Who we are We’re kaitiaki (guardians) of New Zealand’s financial ecosystem – enabling economic wellbeing and prosperity for all New Zealanders. We do this by providing money and cash, helping to keep prices stable and underpinning the financial system to allow New Zealand to spend, save, insure and do business. We do all we can to support a sustainable, productive and efficient economy built on integrity, innovation and inclusion. We’re building diversity and inclusion into everything we do. Our differences help us deliver our best work – reflective of the needs of society. We welcome and value knowledge of Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti and Tikanga. Ngā painga – What we can offer you We have so much to offer from flexible working to an inclusive and positive workplace culture. Our benefits include additional leave options, a wellness package, working-from-home equipment subsidy, generous parental leave provisions, learning and development opportunities, and access to numerous social, networking and sporting activities. Find more information about our benefits here: www.rbnz.govt.nz/careers/our-benefits. Kōrero tāpiri – Additional information We welcome all people, and we want everyone to be able to equitably participate in our recruitment process. Check out the position description and get in touch with us: recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz. Me pēhea te tuku tono – Interested? Applications close 27 February. Please include a cover letter outlining why you think you’ll be a great fit for the role. Whilst acknowledging the growing use of AI, we kindly ask that the information you provide authentically represents you. Join us and you’ll contribute to New Zealand’s economic wellbeing and prosperity, help shape our future, and the future for all who call New Zealand home. We’re one of the world’s most trusted, connected and respected central banks and we have a broad range of roles to match people across all stages of their careers. Our people come from many disciplines and many walks of life. We embrace differences and new perspectives. The wellbeing of our people and work/life balance are really important to us. We provide a wide range of benefits, flexibility and support to help you thrive and succeed. For general enquiries, please feel free to reach out to one of our team recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz

Responsibilities

The Senior Procurement Advisor will support the continuous improvement and maturity of the procurement function by ensuring best value for money for New Zealanders. This involves providing advice to stakeholders on best practice procurement, managing the full end-to-end plan, sourcing, managing the procurement process, and mentoring team members.