Senior Advisor - Purchasing and Contracting - NPHS at Te Whatu Ora, All Locations

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Support national procurement and contracting activities across Health NZ
• Provide expert advice and insights to drive better decisions
• Join a collaborative team making a difference to public health outcomes

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders.  We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations, from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities.  Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.

About the Role

As a Senior Advisor, Purchasing and Contracting, you will play a key role in supporting the National Public Health Service (NPHS) with end-to-end procurement and contract management activities. Working closely with stakeholders across Health NZ, you will provide expert advice, analyse procurement and contract data, support contract renewals, and help drive nationally consistent procurement  and contracting practices. This is an opportunity to combine your analytical, relationship-building and problem-solving skills to deliver high-quality procurement outcomes that support equitable and effective health services for communities across Aotearoa New Zealand

About the Service

The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, work towards Pae Ora (healthy futures) for all by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.

About you

As a Senior Advisor, Purchasing and Contracting, you will play a key role in supporting the National Public Health Service (NPHS) with end-to-end procurement and contract management activities. Working closely with stakeholders across Health NZ, you will provide expert advice, analyse procurement and contract data, support contract renewals, and help drive nationally consistent procurement  and contracting practices. This is an opportunity to combine your analytical, relationship-building and problem-solving skills to deliver high-quality procurement outcomes that support equitable and effective health services for communities across Aotearoa New Zealand.

• Experience in procurement, purchasing and contracting within the public sector.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data and insights into clear recommendations.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, with a collaborative and solutions-focused mindset.
• Well-organised, adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.  

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Monday, 20 July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Maria Bennett via maria.bennett1@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected kaimahi will be given preference and priority for this position.