Procurement and Contracts Manager

• Join a collaborative team with a positive work environment and flexible work hours.
• Support organisation-wide transformation initiatives through strategic procurement management.
• Manage and oversee ICT-related contracts, vendor negotiations, and procurement strategies.

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead critical procurement functions in a supportive, team-focused environment, supporting organisational growth.

About the Organisation

Our client delivers services within a complex and evolving environment to a large customer base within a unique, regulated environment. Their work is high profile and highly valued, requiring accuracy, timely and secure services. They see their success being driven by ensuring great people are supported to deliver with the leading technology to do this well.

About the Role

We're looking for a Procurement and Contracts Manager to contribute towards and manage ICT procurement activities, support transformation projects, and provide expert guidance across the organisation. This role is ideal for a pragmatic professional with strong vendor and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage ICT-related contracts and vendor negotiations.
• Develop procurement plans and strategies.
• Support transformation and investment initiatives.
• Provide procurement advice to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with procurement practices.

Skills & Experience

We seek a candidate with proven experience in government procurement, especially in ICT contracts. The ideal individual will be pragmatic, relationship-oriented, and comfortable challenging when necessary.

• Strong understanding of government procurement principles.
• Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• An ability to hold firm, and push back on requests that dont meet procurement requirements.
• Ability to work effectively with internal ICT stakeholders and external vendors.
• Sound judgment and pragmatic approach to procurement.
• Self-motivated with a can-do attitude, strong work ethic, and collaborative workstyle.

Benefits

• A healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunity to contribute to strategic organisation-wide projects.
• Collaborative team culture which is social and works cohesively.

This role is Wellington based, with a healthy work-life balance.

Join us to make a tangible impact while working in a supportive atmosphere that values your expertise. This is a chance to support meaningful organisational transformation through strategic procurement.

To apply for this position, you must be currently residing in New Zealand and either be a NZ Citizen, Permanent Resident, or have a valid NZ Work Visa.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 9 August 2026 - We will be reviewing candidates as we progress, and may shortlist before the advertising period. Please reach out early to indicate your interest.

REFERENCE: BH-11745

FURTHER ENQUIRIES: Cindy Barthel on 04 550 8027