Procurement Specialist at Ministry for Primary Industries, Wellington City

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Job title: Procurement Specialist

Role type: Full time, Permanent

Location: Wellington

Salary band & range: Procurement Range D $109,430 to $130,559 depending on skills and experience

 

About the Role - Kōrero mō te Tūranga

Join MPI's growing Procurement team and step into an exciting new role where your developing procurement skills will contribute to outcomes that matter for Aotearoa New Zealand. You'll be part of a high‑performing, supportive team within a large, purpose‑driven organisation, working across a diverse range of business areas such as Forestry, Fisheries, Biosecurity and New Zealand Food Safety. This diversity means no two days are the same, with plenty of opportunity to engage with a wide range of stakeholders and priorities.

 

This newly created role within the team presents an excellent opportunity to build capability through hands on experience. Your experience in procurement means you'll be able to hit the ground running while continuing to develop your technical expertise and confidence. Supported by a great manager and a strong learning and development culture, you'll gain exposure to end‑to‑end procurement and contract management in a complex government environment, while aligning your why with MPI's purpose of delivering real and lasting change.

 

You will be responsible for:

• Supporting the development of fit‑for‑purpose procurement strategies
• Assisting with end‑to‑end procurement processes, from planning through to negotiation and contract execution
• Providing advice and practical support to contract managers
• Managing procurement activities that build experience, demonstrate capability, and support diverse business portfolios

 

About You - Mōu

You are customer‑focused, analytically minded, and confident engaging with a wide range of stakeholders. You enjoy explaining value, risk, and trade‑offs in a clear, practical way, and you bring sound judgement and commercial awareness to your work. With developing procurement experience and strong business acumen, you know how to balance outcomes while keeping stakeholders informed and engaged.

 

You are motivated to learn, build your capability, and create meaningful change through your work. You are comfortable stepping into a busy, diverse environment, applying your skills while continuing to grow. Your clear communication style, curiosity, and commitment to delivering value align well with MPI's purpose and way of working.

 

You will bring:

• Experience in procurement and contract management
• Experience supporting contract negotiations
• Advanced written and oral communication skills
• Ability to analyse issues, evaluate options, and report clearly
• Understanding of return on investment, cost, and value impacts
• Confidence preparing documentation and discussing procurement concepts

 

You do not need to meet all of the role requirements to apply. We offer a breadth of development and learning opportunities and will welcome an application if you think you could make a great fit.

 

About the Team - Mō tō mātou Rōpū

You will join a collaborative, high performing procurement team with supportive leadership and a strong learning focused culture. Everyone fosters close connections, knowledge sharing, and collective success across our day‑to‑day work. The team enjoys working together, supporting one another, and openly sharing ideas to deliver the best possible outcomes, creating an inclusive and positive environment where people can thrive.

 

The Procurement team is made up of 24 professionals who deliver procurement support across MPI, providing quality advice aligned to strategic outcomes. We value teamwork, innovation, and strong relationships, complemented by shared rituals such as team breakfasts that help sustain our positive team vibe. Together, we take pride in delivering impactful work while continuing to learn and grow as a team.

 

About MPI - Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) partners with New Zealand's food and fibre sector to be the world's most trusted provider of high-value food and fibre products.

 

Benefits of working at MPI - Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua

• Additional MPI leave days
• Ability to purchase extra annual leave
• Annual Wellness payment

 

Credit check - Tirotiro nama

Please note, given this position is identified as carrying financial risk, the preferred candidate will be required to satisfactorily pass a credit check.

 

Are you ready to make a difference? - Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi whaitake?
We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapū, whānau and hāpori.

 

We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and identities. As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatū Ahu Matua Ministry for Primary Industries a great place to work for all.

 

In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values; your interest and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes, and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce.

 

To view the position description and/or apply online, please click “APPLY FOR THIS JOB” or visit the MPI Careers Site. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.

 

Applications close at 11.59pm Wednesday 20 May 2026   

 

If you have any questions about the role, please email Sophie.Hallett@mpi.govt.nz 

 

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