Procurement Business Partner - Infrastructure Asset Management and OperationsNew Zealand Transport Agency – Wellington, North IslandJoin our growing team in this strategically charged role.Support our busy Infrastructure Asset Management and Operations functions.Flexible, friendly, and high performing work environment.As our new Procurement Business Partner – Infrastructure Asset Management and Operations, you will be the primary point of strategic procurement and commercial leadership, direction, and advice related to Infrastructure Asset Management and Operations at NZTA Waka Kotahi. This strategic leadership position will cover procurement activities across the entire procurement lifecycle.As one of our team of four Procurement Business Partners, you will work collaboratively with key stakeholders across Waka Kotahi to understand their business challenges, objectives, and strategies in order to develop and deliver commercial strategies that support the achievement of their strategic goals and deliver value-for-money outcomes for NZTA in an effective and efficient way. You will develop and plan their procurement activity in collaboration with the Procurement Delivery team and other teams within the Procurement team as necessary.The likely appointment range for this position is $186,264 to $227,656. Click here to review the full position description.He aha te take e uru ai koe ki a matou? | So, why join us?Our people are proud to be part of creating a better New Zealand. We're searching for candidates who share our passion for people, communities, and the environment—and who are ready to contribute their unique skills to shape a better future.At NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, you'll be part of an organisation where the different backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences of our people are celebrated. We want you to feel like you belong here—valued, respected, and empowered to bring your whole self to work.From five weeks annual leave through to Life, Income Protection, and Critical Illness Insurance for our permanent employees – you will be well looked after here. Our benefits are designed to support our people and provide a happy, healthy, and high-performing environment. We take a principle-based approach to flexibility that enables our people and their People Leaders to discuss and agree on the arrangements that work best for the individual, the team, and the organisation. And whether it's on-the-job experience, signing up for a course, coaching opportunities, or secondments to other roles within NZTA – you can build a varied and successful career with us and grow your potential.Our ideal candidate will have some or all of the following (but don't worry if you don't tick every box):Relevant experience in a similar business partner or senior category management role relating to infrastructure and/or asset management and maintenance.Experience in a public sector context and working knowledge of New Zealand Government procurement policy.Expertise in the procurement life cycle of complex goods and services.Deep knowledge and practical experience in the provision of technical and strategic procurement advice to stakeholders in a complex matrix organisation.Advanced level of commercial acumen, including commercial contracting, accounting principles, and financial analysis.A tertiary qualification in a related discipline or equivalent experience, with CIPS or related professional industry membership preferred.Ko wai matou | About usThe Procurement function at NZTA is responsible for planning, sourcing, and managing the supply of external resources to NZTA. Procurement is an essential part of how NZTA delivers our critical business functions to support Te Kapehu, our strategic direction. Many functions of NZTA are performed, in full or part, using external suppliers, and we are one of Aotearoa New Zealand's largest public sector procuring agencies. NZTA is not only responsible for its own procurement requirements, but it also leads procurement practice across much of the land transport sector.Apply today – upload your CV and cover letter via the link below.To be considered for this position, you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.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.
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