Procurement Advisor | Kaitohutohu Kaitaonga

Support end‑to‑end procurement activity, guide stakeholders, and build your procurement career in a high‑impact team at the heart of Parliament.

Te tīma | The team:

At Parliamentary Service, we work at the heart of democracy to provide excellent service to New Zealand’s Members of Parliament. What we’re most proud of is our people, who are truly world-class. Supporting those who lead and shape Aotearoa’s democracy is the Parliamentary Service and the Office of the Clerk.

A core part of this support sits within our highly motivated Finance Group, delivering financial, planning, procurement and commercial services across both organisations. Within this, the Procurement and Contracts Team plays a key role in driving commercial outcomes by enabling the organisation to make informed, value-driven decisions on how it spends public money

You’ll join a collaborative team that manages a high volume of procurement activity across Parliament. This role is an important part of strengthening procurement capability by ensuring day-to-day procurement is delivered consistently, efficiently, and to a high commercial standard.

Mō te tūnga | About the role:

In this varied and hands‑on role, you will:

• Lead and coordinate low to medium-risk procurement activity across the full lifecycle, from planning through to contract award
• Provide practical, timely advice to stakeholders on procurement processes, templates and requirements
• Provide considered recommendations that reflect market dynamics, value for money, and organisational objectives
• Develop fit-for-purpose procurement strategies, plans, and RFx documentation aligned to market conditions and organisational needs
• Design and manage robust evaluation processes that ensure fair, transparent, and value-driven outcomes
• Support contract development, variations and supplier engagement, building your commercial capability
• Manage procurement inboxes and incoming requests, ensuring work is prioritised and delivered efficiently
• Responsible for maintaining accurate procurement and contract records within the contract management system
• Contribute to supplier spend analysis and strategic supplier sourcing strategies
• Identify opportunities and contribute to improving procurement processes and outcomes and overall commercial outcomes
• Support reporting, pipeline coordination and continuous improvement initiatives across the team

This role sits at the centre of the team’s operational delivery. You’ll take ownership of your work, build strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers, and develop the skills needed to step into more strategic procurement work overtime.

Tō kete | What you will bring to the role:

You’ll be organised, commercially curious and keen to build a career in procurement. Your experience will demonstrate:

• Experience in a commercial, supply chain, coordination or operational role
• Confidence managing procurement activities such as RFQs, with a desire to grow into more complex work
• Strong coordination and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• A customer-focused approach, with the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records and audit trails
• Clear communication skills, with the ability to explain processes to non-specialists
• Sound judgement and common sense, knowing when to act independently and when to seek guidance
• A process-oriented mindset and interest in how organisations spend money
• Experience with systems such as TechnologyOne (desirable but not essential)

This role offers a clear pathway and support (or development) for emerging professionals intrigued or wanting to grow into procurement. 

Mō mātou | About us:

We offer a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, end of trip facilities, access to an on-site gym and pool, learning and development opportunities. Our ever-changing environment allows us to be part of the action at Parliament including attending question time, select committees and other key events.

We support flexible working where possible and offer a clear, structured remuneration progression framework, strong organisational stability, and a genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and development.

Our values: Integrity, Manaakitanga, Accountability, Whanaungatanga and Empowerment guide how we work. We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and aim to make Parliament a welcoming and accessible environment for all.

If you would like to know more about who we are and the mahi we do, visit Careers at Parliament.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply:

If you’re looking to build your procurement career, take ownership of meaningful work, and grow within a supportive, experienced team, we’d love to hear from you.

Applications close at 11:59pm, Thursday 25 June 2026. All applications must be made online.

To arrange a confidential kōrero, please contact Fredwyn.Kisona@parliament.govt.nz

Please note: we will begin screening applications as they are received and may move to interviews shortly after the advert closes. Depending on application volumes, timeframes may change, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than advertised. You may also be invited to complete a pre-interview screening via phone or video.

If you have any support or access requirements, please let us know when you apply so we can support you through the recruitment process.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: We appreciate your interest, but we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time. Unsolicited CVs will not be accepted, and Parliamentary Service and the Office of the Clerk are not responsible for any related fees.