Team Leader – Procurement

Environmental Protection Authority NZ

. Lead a small procurement team .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeWellington • New ZealandSenior💰 NZ$126,733 - NZ$190,099 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading procurement teams and shaping procurement strategies while improving processes and systems. Capable of applying Government Procurement Rules effectively and building trusted relationships across the organization.

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Procurement Strategy DevelopmentTeam Leadership and CoachingGovernment Procurement Rules KnowledgeProcurement Process ImprovementContract Management Expertise

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Hard Skills

Procurement Lifecycle ManagementContract ManagementProcurement PlanningRisk AssessmentCommercial Judgement

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCollaborationAdvisory Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Recognised Procurement Qualification

Industry Keywords

Procurement CapabilityHigher-Risk ProcurementProcurement ProcessesProcurement Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a small procurement team
Provide expert, practical guidance across the procurement lifecycle
Support the team and wider organisation with higher-risk or less straightforward procurement matters
Shape procurement strategy and priorities
Improve procurement planning, processes, systems and contract management
Build procurement capability across the EPA
Apply the Government Procurement Rules pragmatically and proportionately
Tailor procurement approaches to value, risk and complexity
Lead and develop a collaborative, responsive team in partnership with the wider organisation

Requirements

What you’ll need

demonstrated experience leading, coaching and developing others
experience shaping strategy and improving procurement processes, systems and capability
experience leading higher-risk, sensitive or less straightforward procurement activities
strong knowledge of the Government Procurement Rules and sound commercial judgement
broad experience across procurement and contract management
ability to provide clear advice and build trusted relationships across the organisation
recognised procurement qualification, or equivalent professional experience, would be beneficial

Benefits

Comp & perks

flexible working culture
three additional paid leave days between Christmas and New Years in addition to four weeks’ annual leave
$400 non-taxable payment to help you set up working at home
an annual paid EPA Environment Day to support the community with environmental initiatives
in-house Māori cultural capability building programme
learning opportunities, including the annual EPA Symposium
active and lively social club, and diverse groups and support networks
EPA awards recognising individual and team effort