Procurement Coordinator

Date advertised: 3 Jun 2026

Job Type: Permanent

Wellington, NZ Christchurch, NZ

Help shape the future of Education

We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes

Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our students in our education system.

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga

The Procurement Coordinator is responsible for providing day to day operational and administrative support to the Infrastructure Procurement team in the region.

Your Key Priorities will include:

• Operational / Procurement Support to the team including supporting the 'end to end' delivery of scheduled procurement activities
• Periodic reporting against key procurement information
• Ensuring that all appropriate processes, procedures, standards and guidelines are adhered to and adapted as necessary
• Reviewing and coordinating procurement documentation (procurement plans, evaluation plans and recommendations) for approval and, ensuring all relevant final versions of documents are collected and stored appropriately
• Providing administrative support to use of the Ministry’s contract management tool.

Salary range: $65,801 - $79,195 per annum + kiwi saver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

For more details about the role, you can view the job description here .

About you | Mōhou ake

You will have proven experience providing support to busy projects and ideally procurement teams and strong Microsoft Office skills with the ability to manipulate data in Excel spreadsheets. A positive and ‘can do’ attitude are paramount and experience in the public sector and/or the construction industry would be advantageous.

You will also offer:

• Initiative
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organisational skills with a strong attention to detail
• The ability to use technology and systems effectively as part of daily tasks
• The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake

Te Pou Rangatōpū has two key roles which operate together:

• keeping the Ministry safe by delivering essential Ministry-wide statutory and corporate functions and
• delivering improvements to how the Ministry works, so we can achieve our priorities and support the Ministry to deliver the current Government’s priorities.

The Infrastructure Procurement team sits within Te Pou Rangatōpū | Corporate and is a vibrant and diverse team, where no two days are the same. We work together with our partners in School Property to deliver effective, inclusive procurement solutions, which support the Ministry’s vision that all schools have quality learning environments as part of a well-managed and sustainable portfolio. This all contributes to helping deliver equitable and excellent outcomes for every child in our education system.

Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the ‘apply' button. In your cover letter we’d like to know about you, your values, or anything else you’d like to share. We’re keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.

For further information, please contact Matt Horwell at ***email_hidden***.

Applications close Midnight – Wednesday 10 June 2026.

We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.