Te Whiwhinga mahi - The opportunity As our new Principal Advisor - Procurement Capability, you will play a critical part in the development of procurement capability within NZTA Waka Kotahi and across our Approved Organisations. Working in one of Aotearoa New Zealand's largest public sector procuring agencies, your new position is responsible for assessing procurement and commercial capability within the Procurement team, across Business Groups, and as a sector support function to Approved Organisations. Working collaboratively with our Learning and Organisational Development team, NZ Government Procurement, and other key development-focused stakeholders, your role will involve designing and implementing initiatives to raise procurement and commercial capability. If you are passionate about uplifting procurement capability, come join us - this is a role where you could have a huge impact! The likely appointment range for this position is $130,356 to $159,324. Our ideal candidate will have some or all of the following (but don't worry if you don't tick every box): Strong technical procurement experience, leading or supporting procurement and contract management in a similarly large and complex environment. An excellent understanding of government procurement policies, rules, and processes. Knowledgeable in the application of more complex routes to market, for example, Competitive Dialogue, Alliancing, Lean Agile Procurement (LAP), and have experience in applying this knowledge to high-value, high-risk procurements. Strong strategic experience working in procurement transformation and capability development, with demonstrated capability in influencing at senior levels. Strong facilitation, collaboration, training, and coaching skills. A tertiary qualification in a commercial discipline is desirable, with CIPS or related professional industry membership preferred. To apply, please click 'Apply for this Job' to upload your CV and cover letter. Applications close on Monday, 28th of October. For further information, email To be considered for this position, you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand. NZTA 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr