Supplier Advisor | Kaitohu Whakarato (Fixed Term)

• Combine your analytical skills and passion for procurement in this role contributing to NZ’s Conservation efforts 

• Full time, fixed term role until June 2027 

• Wellington location or flexible for the right candidate 

Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa 

Mō te tūranga | About the role 

At DOC, procurement is more than just contracts — it's about building strategic, value-driven partnerships that support frontline staff and advance our Treaty commitments. We're operating under a centre-led, category-based model to deliver smarter, more effective services — and we need your expertise to make it happen. 

Reporting to the Procurement Best Practice & Commercial Lead, the Supplier Advisor will provide ongoing support to the overarching procurement processes and policies by developing reporting requirements, dashboards, completing analysis and ensuring best practice guidelines are followed to empower the business in their daily procurement activities.  

Other areas you may be focussed on include: 

• Gathering and interpreting market research data to support guidance provided to stakeholders 

• Develop reporting and insights for both the team and our stakeholders to be self-sufficient in gathering basic data 

• Analyse procurement spend to identify commercial opportunities to decrease costs and increase efficiency  

• Assisting with the development and upkeep of procurement templates, processes and internal procurement hub 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve outcomes 

• Gather requirements and implement change to ensure efficient procurement process across the organisation 

This is a full time, fixed term role until June 2027. The role is based in Wellington, but other locations will be considered for the right candidate. 

Click here for the Role Description  

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience 

If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you: 

• Recent experience (2+ years) in a procurement role, ideally where you’ve had a strong reporting, process improvement and analytical focus drawing insights from data collated 

• Exposure within a Government agency environment would be viewed favourably 

• Tech savvy, you have intermediate Excel skills and may have had exposure to other programmes or systems such as SAP and PowerBI. 

• Big picture and inquisitive thinker – able to understand, comprehend, probe and ask appropriate questions to get the right information to progress tasks and projects 

• Effective communication skills with demonstrated experience in influencing and negotiating with stakeholders, suppliers, and senior managers 

• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and internal/ external stakeholders building strong working relationships 

• Experience in project work around process improvements and systems transformation projects 

• CIPS qualification and/or relevant tertiary qualification (Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business), or commensurate experience in procurement and/or the commercial sector 

• An understanding of why the Māori Crown relationship is important to DOC 

He aha ngā pāinga mōu? | What’s in it for you? 

DOC is committed to a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We’re driven by our values and behaviours, and are working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive by default.  

We also support flexible working arrangements for our kaimahi across Aotearoa, with options considered based on the role and in discussion with your leader. 

Want to know more? 

Tonoa inaiānei | Apply now 

Apply online with your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation. 

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know and we’ll try to accommodate. 

Salary: $80,695–$101,951, depending on skills and experience. 

Eligibility: You must hold a valid New Zealand work visa that covers the duration of employment.  

Please note, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.  

Rā whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Thursday, 12 November 2026. This advert may close early, so please apply promptly. 

Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries about this role, please contact Rebecca Smith at [email protected]. Please note, we’re unable to accept applications via email or provide feedback to applicants not shortlisted.