Procurement Advisor at Reserve Bank of New Zealand, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

'Procurement Advisor

RBNZ is looking for a new Procurement Adviser to join their busy team. Their aim is to ensure greater value for money for New Zealanders through best procurement practice.

• Join a close knit and collaborative team
• Fixed term role for 12 months
• Wellington based

Te tūranga - The role and your impact
In this role, you'll deliver effective procurement activities for the organisation, supporting greater value for money for New Zealanders through robust procurement practice including contract management.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Operating in line with RBNZ's policies and procedures.
• Developing and maintaining supportive and productive relationships with key stakeholders to enhance RBNZ procurement and contract management activities.
• Providing advice to the business on current operating procurement processes and policy.
• Supporting contract management practices across the organisation, including assisting with internal compliance monitoring.
• Delivering low risk procurement processes and assisting with more complex activities as required.
• Assist with the procurement aspect of project work as required

Ō pūkenga - About you
We're looking for someone who wants to be part of an exceptional team, delivering exciting and important projects over the next year. Someone who is collaborative, pragmatic and supportive. If you have:

• Knowledge and understanding of government procurement rules
• 1-2 years end-to-end government procurement experience (plan, source, manage) including use of all AoG panels.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships across a diverse group of internal and
  external contacts.
• Financial analysis skills with demonstrated ability to manipulate and interpret data.
• IT procurement experience would be advantageous.

then we want to hear from you!

For more information on the role and the competencies you can view the position description here

Ko wai matou - Who we are'
We're kaitiaki (guardians) of New Zealand's financial ecosystem - enabling economic wellbeing and prosperity for all New Zealanders. We do this by providing money and cash, helping to keep prices stable and people in work, maintaining safe banking and underpinning the financial system that allows New Zealand to spend, save, insure and do business.'

We do all we can to support, a sustainable, productive and efficient economy built on integrity, innovation and inclusion. We're building diversity and inclusion into everything we do. Our differences seed our innovation and help us deliver our best work - reflective of the needs of society. We welcome and value knowledge of Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti and Tikanga.'

Ngā painga - What we can offer you'
The Reserve Bank - Te Pūtea Matua has so much to offer. From flexible working to an inclusive and positive workplace culture, our benefits include additional leave options, a wellness package, working-from-home equipment subsidy, generous parental leave provisions, learning and development opportunities, and access to numerous social, networking and sporting activities.'

Find more information about our benefits here: www.rbnz.govt.nz/careers/our-benefits'

Come join us if you want to make an impact.

Working at the Reserve Bank - Te Pūtea Matua is about more than a job. Here you'll have a career, a community, and an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others.'

Bring your talent, curiosity and expertise and we'll help you do the rest. You'll be part of one of the world's most trusted and respected central banks. We'll invest in you. And with you, we're investing in New Zealand.

Kōrero tāpiri - Additional information'
We welcome all people and we want everyone to be able to equitably participate in our recruitment process. Get in touch with us if there are any barriers to you applying, or if you have access needs and require support or adjustments: email recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - Interested?'
Check out the job description here for this role or email us at recruitment@rbnz.govt.nz for more info.
You can also contact us if you need any accessibility support to apply for this role.'

Applications for this role close at midnight Friday 30th January 2026.

Please note CVs will only be reviewed from 2nd February 2026.

Please include a cover letter outlining why you think you'll be a great fit for the role.'

Whilst acknowledging the growing use of AI, we kindly ask that the information you provide outlines why you think you'll be a great fit for this role and authentically reflects your unique skills and experiences.