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Hāwera, Taranaki, New Zealand
Applications close:
30 Apr 2026
Te Korowai o Ngāruahine is moving into the next phase of mahi — with a clear focus on strengthening how we deliver for our whānau, hapū, and uri.
As part of this, we are recruiting for two key roles: Procurement Specialist and EPMO Lead.
These roles are about building strong foundations across the group. Strengthening how we plan, how we prioritise, and how we deliver. Bringing consistency, clarity, and confidence into our systems and decision-making, so we are set up to achieve the outcomes we’ve committed to.
We’re looking for people who bring strong technical capability, but who also understand the environment they are working in — where kaupapa Māori matters, and how we work is just as important as what we deliver.
Overview
Mō te tūranga | The role:
Te Korowai o Ngāruahine Trust is seeking a dynamic and experienced Kaiwhakahaere Whakarato me ngā Kirimana – Procurement & Contract Management Specialist to lead the development of best-practice procurement and contract management across the organisation and its entities.
This is a unique opportunity to shape how we engage suppliers, manage contracts, and deliver value with a forward-looking approach to procurement that strengthens organisational outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish and embed procurement and contract management frameworks, policies, processes, and controls.
- Lead end-to-end procurement activities, including market engagement, sourcing, evaluation, and contract award.
- Promote competitive sourcing and tender processes to maximise value, transparency, and fairness.
- Develop and manage high-quality contracts, ensuring strong commercial and risk outcomes.
- Monitor supplier performance and strengthen vendor management practices.
- Provide trusted commercial and procurement advice to Pou, project teams, and leaders.
- Build procurement and contract management capability across kaimahi through guidance, tools, and templates.
- Introduce data, reporting, and metrics to enable informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Lead a planned, forward-looking procurement approach aligned to organisational priorities.
Requirements
The successful candidate will offer:
- Proven experience in procurement and contract management, ideally in complex or multi-entity environments
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance value, risk, and outcomes
- Experience establishing or improving procurement processes and frameworks
- Confidence in contract drafting, negotiation, and lifecycle management
- Experience leading competitive sourcing processes (RFPs, RFQs, tenders)
- Ability to influence, build capability, and foster collaboration across diverse teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Understanding of, or commitment to, Ngāruahinetanga with a kaupapa Māori approach and values alignment
What we can offer you
He Angitūtanga | The opportunity:
- Make a meaningful impact in a values-driven, kaupapa Māori organisation and the wider community.
- 4% personal development budget
- Lead and shape the future procurement and contract management for the Trust
- Enjoy a fun, supportive work environment with opportunities for growth
- Hybrid working arrangements available
- Participate in significant kaupapa and events, and access to te reo Māori learning
Who we are
For the purpose of the Treaty Settlements, the Ngāruahine area of interest extends from the Taungatara Stream at the northern-most boundary to the Waihi Stream at the southern-most boundary. The area also encompasses Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki (formerly known as Egmont National Park), including te Tupuna Koro Taranaki (Taranaki Maunga) and overlaps with Taranaki Iwi (west), Te Ātiawa (north), Ngāti Maru (north-east) and Ngāti Ruanui (east).
If this sounds like you, I would love to kōrero! Contact Jessica Shaw on 021 119 7270 or to apply, email your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience to Jessica@ngaruahine.iwi.nz
