Senior Procurement Specialist

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist to join a high-performing team supporting the delivery of a major capital works and transport programme. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring complex projects You’ll lead end-to-end procurement processes, partner with project managers and technical specialists, and provide trusted advice across a diverse portfolio of high-value projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities for major infrastructure, transport, and capital works projects.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies that drive value and manage risk.
• Provide expert advice on best practice, compliance, and contract management.
• Support tender evaluations, supplier negotiations, and contract execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, contractors, and external partners.

About You

You’re an experienced procurement professional who can confidently deliver in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You’ll thrive in a small, agile organisation where you can hit the ground running and see the tangible impact of your work.

You will bring:

• Proven experience managing full end-to-end procurement processes in the public or consulting sector.
• Strong understanding of procurement models, tendering, and contract management (experience with NZ public sector frameworks or NZS 3910 advantageous).
• A balance of operational capability and strategic insight — able to “do the doing” while understanding the bigger picture.
• Excellent relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Infrastructure or construction sector experience is desirable, but not essential.

Why Apply?

• Support delivery of the region’s largest capital programme
• Be part of a collaborative, high-trust, and community-focused team.
• Great employee benefits — wellbeing leave, paid birthday leave, flexible working options, and more.
• Full-time, fixed term for 18 months
• If you’re motivated by meaningful work and want to help shape the future of your community through large-scale infrastructure delivery, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Apply now or contact Serena Daysh on 022 184 2126 / serena.daysh@robertwalters.co.nz for a confidential discussion.

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence within this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Serena Daysh on +6444719734