Senior Procurement Specialist, ICT - Procurement, Supply Chain and Health Technology Management

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Join Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive and people-centered health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and wellbeing of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

The primary purpose of the Senior Procurement Specalist role is to lead a range of procurement functions including the development and execution of procurement strategies for the relevant categories and sub-categories. In this role you will be tasked with developing sourcing strategies that manage probity and reflect the category goals.  You will manage national, regional and local procurement sourcing activities including: exemption management, procurement plans development, RFx processes, collaborative procurement, and/or secondary procurement processes.

This particular opportunity is based in our ICT Commercial team, and will involve procurement of commercial business applications.

Mōu | About you

You are a competent and experienced procurement professional looking to take the next step in your career.  You are comfortable dealing with complex commercial environments and categories and can bring your knowledge and experience to bear on difficult problems. A background or experience in healthcare and/or Data and Digital work environments is strongly preferred. We are particularly interested to speak to people who have had experience in end to end procurement of large HR (human resources) enterprise systems.

Location is flexible. To provide you with support in this role we have a preference for candidates based in the following centres: Christchurch, Wellington, Hamilton, Dunedin or Auckland.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Commercial or procurement experience 5+ years
• Proven negotiation and contract management experience 5+ years 
• Extensive experience with total cost of ownership / whole of life costing model 
• A relevant graduate qualification 
• Extensive experience in management of complex multi-stakeholder portfolios 
• In depth knowledge of end to end procurement practice 

Ka kawea e koe | You will bring:

• A commitment to being a good Te Tiriti partner in all your actions. This includes an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the ability to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in this role
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth

Ko te mahi e tika ana mō te ao hurihuri nei |Work that suits today's ever-changing world

Te Whatu Ora supports flexible and hybrid working for our kaimahi. In roles that don't require an in-person element, we encourage you to ‘work from where you are.' We want our national teams to be made up of diverse people from across the motu, just like our health system.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai |Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.

At Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whānau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Māori, Pacific and Disabled People.

 Tō tūranga i roto i Te Whatu Ora | Your place in Te Whatu Ora

When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a lifetime change, that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click “APPLY NOW.”  For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal. If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Ashlyn Clarricoats careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz