Senior Procurement Advisor

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A new Senior Procurement Advisor position has been established to lead social service procurement / commissioning activities.

Summary about this job

Government

Company: Oranga Tamariki

Location: Wellington

Work type: Full Time

Salary: n\a

Phone: +64-3-679-8132

Fax: +64-7-684-1451

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Detail information about job Senior Procurement Advisor. Terms and conditions vacancy

Job ID: 24818

  • Social service procurement experience is essential
  • Ability to be creative and innovative in how we commission social services
  • Excellent internal and external stakeholder engagement skills
  • Coach and mentor the team to strive for excellence

About us

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children, is the Ministry that supports tamariki and rangatahi in Aotearoa. Oranga Tamariki works to advance the wellbeing and positive long-term outcomes of tamariki and rangatahi. In everything we do, the wellbeing and best-interests of tamariki are paramount. The voices of tamariki and rangatahi underpin the design and operation of our services.

About the role

Reporting to the Team Leader Procurement & Contract Development, a new Senior Procurement Advisor position has been established to lead social service procurement / commissioning activities.

Senior Procurement Advisors are responsible for leading the design and implementation of social service procurement activities, and provide quality assurance and best practice to support effective commissioning. 

You’ll be part of a close team who has the responsibility for managing social service commissioning activities, including developing social service outcome agreements.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to align their values with an organisation committed to making a real difference to the lives of tamariki and rangatahi.

Skills and experience

  • Proven experience in leading and overseeing multiple social service procurements and/or commissioning (particularly planning and sourcing), including risk analysis.
  • Successful experience coaching and mentoring others.
  • Understanding of framework documents such as the Government Rules of Sourcing.
  • A passion for continuous improvement with exceptional planning and prioritisation skills.
  • The ability to build strong strategic relationships both internally and externally.
  • Demonstrated communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly communicate technical information in plain language - both written and verbally.
  • Demonstrate commitment to and respect for the Treaty of Waitangi and incorporate these into your work.
  • The ability to work flexibly and under pressure.

For full details about this job, please check the position description below.

What we offer

We offer a dedicated and supportive team, flexible work options and the opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.

If you want to be part of changing the way Aotearoa supports our tamariki please apply now.

Apply online with your CV, cover letter and any relevant qualifications today. Please note that only online applications will be accepted.

If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please apply through your myHR portal. This will ensure your application is received internally.

Job closing date: 26 July 2018

 

Position Description

http://www.msd.govt.nz/hr/documents/position-descriptions/mvcot/senior-procurement-advisor-job-description.pdf

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