New Zealand Customs Service Looking for Procurement Specialist at Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand Full Time

• Varied and exciting role ideal for a super organised candidate to thrive
• Competitive Salary, Wellington based full-time role with flexible working
• Be part of an amazing team with a great culture!

Customs is here to protect and promote New Zealand across borders. Ko te whakahaumaru me te whakatairanga i a Aotearoa ki ngā rohe

About The Role…

A great opportunity for a Procurement Specialist is on offer to take the lead on day to day procurement and long term strategic objectives for Customs, bringing experienced procurement knowledge, (ideally Government) to enable you to hit the ground running and provide valuable support to the business groups.

This role reports to the Property and Procurement Manager and is based in our Wellington Customhouse. This is a full-time permanent role, however, we would also consider part-time hours for the right candidate.

Your Key Responsibilities In This Role Will Be…

• To provide timely and accurate procurement advice and support in accordance with the Government Procurement Rules, Customs Procurement Policy and Procedures for the sourcing of goods and services;
• To provide support relating to the procurement process including tenders, contract renewals, contract variations;
• To lead end to end procurement processes/projects including complex and/or high risk procurement.

To be successful as the Procurement Specialist, the appointee requires the following knowledge, experience, skills and personal attributes…

• A relevant tertiary education qualification or equivalent. MCIPS would be preferable – but not essential;
• At least 4 years’ experience in a procurement, sourcing or contract related role preferably working in a government environment;
• Ability to deliver significant procurement projects to scope, time and budget and achieving successful procurement outcomes;
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills to be able to, effectively convey concepts and strategy to a wide range of stakeholders;
• A well organised approach with the ability to prioritise, work effectively autonomously or as part of a team and without frequent direct supervision.

Joining Customs

To join Customs in any role you must be a New Zealand citizen or NZ permanent resident*.

(*) A New Zealand Citizen or New Zealand Permanent Resident who has resided continuously in New Zealand for the last 5 years and resides in NZ at time of application;

OR a New Zealand Citizen or New Zealand Permanent Resident who has resided in New Zealand for the last 5 years and resides in NZ at time of application, but may have been absent from New Zealand for periods of six or more months within the past five years, preferably in one or more of the following countries: either Australia, Canada, UK or the USA. You will be required to provide overseas police certificates for these periods spent outside of New Zealand.

You must have a background history that is verifiable and can be, assessed as appropriate by the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service towards a recommendation of suitability for security clearance at a higher level.

Due to the nature of Customs work, you must have a clear Police record. Successful applicants are also required to pass a drug test.

To Apply

To express your interest, please apply on line by submitting a CV and Cover Letter that demonstrates your ability to meet the competencies required for the role as outlined in the position description. If you have any questions about the role please contact Stephanie Rugg (Property and Procurement Manager) at [email protected] or Suzanne Leahy (Senior Recruitment Advisor) at [email protected].

Applications close at 11pm Monday 5 June 2023.

“Candidates who applied for this role in March/April 2023 need not re-apply”.

New Zealand Customs Service | Te Mana Ārai o Aotearoa is a member of Diversity Works New Zealand and is committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities and welcome applications from everyone who can meet the requirements of the role.

New Zealand Customs Service | Te Mana Ārai o Aotearoa also supports flexible working arrangements. We welcome the opportunity to speak with you about your flexible working requirements.

Our Benefits

• Discounted health insurance for permanent staff
• In-house gym facilities (Wellington Customhouse)
• Learning and development opportunities.