Senior Advisor Commercial Procurement
Wellington City Council
Kia mahi ngātahi mō Pōneke mō tōna āpōpō - Working together for Wellington's future
We're looking for a Senior Advisor Commercial Procurement to join our Commercial Partnerships team. This is your opportunity to bring your commercial expertise to the public sector and help deliver high-value outcomes that directly benefit our community.
Āu ake mahi - What you'll do
You'll be responsible for the following:
- Providing procurement and contract management advice and customer service across the wide range of business groups at Council
- Planning and executing end-to-end procurement processes
- Supporting the development and implementation of procurement and contract management strategy, policy, and operational procedures
- Supporting the business in implementing high quality contract management from commencement through to expiry (contract management plans)
- Driving Council's goals and strategic plans related to cultural, environmental, social and economic wellbeing, collectively referred to as 'Broader Outcomes'
Ngā tohu me ngā wheako - Qualifications and experience
You'll have at least five years of experience in commercial procurement, with a strong track record of delivering complex and/or high-value projects. Ideally, you'll bring experience in medium-value construction and ICT procurement sectors, along with a solid understanding of risk, legal, and financial considerations surrounding procurement and contracts, market and solutions development, strategic sourcing, ethical sourcing, and outcome-based contract negotiations and management.
You'll be confident working with data, applying both qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques to inform decision-making. Your ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships will be matched by excellent communication skills - both written and verbal - and a talent for influencing and negotiating at all levels.
You'll ideally hold a CIPS Level 5 or 6 qualification, or an equivalent qualification in law or business. However, experience in central or local government procurement is highly desirable, as is a demonstrated ability to deliver results.
In return, you'll join a collaborative and forward-thinking team, work on meaningful projects that directly benefit the community, and enjoy flexible working arrangements and a supportive culture that values your growth and development.
Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you
Working for the Council offers you a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, flexible working options, health and wellbeing support, Council staff discounts and a range of learning and development programmes and opportunities.
View our Employee Value Proposition Video to see what our employees say about working at WCC.
Diversity
We want your application to enable you to portray the real you. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the advert through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering), we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
We welcome applications from all walks of life and like our workforce to reflect the diverse communities we serve.
Accessibility support
We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing recruitment@wcc.govt.nz
Applications close 22 March 2026. All applications must be submitted online - we will not accept emailed applications.
All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.
If you have questions, please contact Peter Kani, Principal Advisor Commercial Procurement, Peter.Kani@wcc.govt.nz
