Senior Procurement Advisor | Wellington

Job Description

1 x Position

Fixed term (March 2026 – March 2028)

Full time (1.0 FTE)

Based in our Wellington Tari

Ko wai mātou | About Us 

Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura) is New Zealand's largest school with a roll of up to 24,000 ākonga (students) at any point of time. We provide personalised and authentic learning programmes through distance education from early childhood to NCEA Level 3, including to young adult and adult learners. 

Our ākonga are at the centre of all we do. 

Our vision is to enable our ākonga to achieve their educational and personal goals, empowering them to become engaged and contributing members of their communities. Ki te tī, ki te tā, ki te katoa – Anytime, anywhere, anyone. 

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this position: 

The Senior Procurement Advisor sits at the heart of Te Kura's Procurement function, providing strategic leadership and hands‑on support across all aspects of procurement and contract management.

You'll guide the organisation in adopting value for money, fit for purpose procurement practices, while helping business units navigate their shared accountabilities for contract performance, reporting and delivery.

Your work will ensure Te Kura's policies, procedures and commercial decisions are robust, transparent and aligned with our vision, strategic priorities and values. This is a key opportunity to influence organisational outcomes by strengthening procurement capability and supporting teams to achieve high‑quality, sustainable results.

Ko koe tēnei | About you 

This role requires a confident procurement professional who can lead contract and supplier management activities with expertise, independence and sound judgement.

You'll bring a high level of professionalism to every interaction, build strong relationships across the organisation, and provide trusted guidance on complex procurement matters. Your ability to work autonomously, communicate effectively will be key to strengthening procurement capability and delivering high‑quality outcomes for Te Kura.

Key Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in contract and supplier management, including negotiation and performance oversight.
• Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage at all levels.
• Additional attributes include such as sector experience, relevant procurement qualifications, project management exposure, senior‑level support experience, and strong organisational and time‑management skills.

Hei whakautu | In return 

Te Kura will provide you with the opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive environment and work in a team that offers genuine work flexibility as part of an organisation that makes a difference to ākonga (students) across New Zealand.   

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply: 

If you've nodded your head whilst reading this and thought ‘this is me!' click that apply button, we want to hear from you!   

Applications must be lodged via our careers website, and you must have the right to reside or work in New Zealand. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" button. 

Please note that we will be shortlisting candidates as we receive applications and may close the vacancy if suitable candidates are identified prior to the closing date. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

E hiahia mōhio anō ana koe? | Like to find out more?   

For more information, check out the position description, or contact Kirsten Richards, Manager, Procurement services  via email kirsten.richards@tekura.school.nz

Applications close 11:59pm Tuesday 3rd March 2026