Enterprise Procurement Director

About the role

The Enterprise Procurement Director will shape and lead the enterprise‑wide procurement strategy for New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA). Reporting to the Group General Counsel, this senior role is based in Wellington or Auckland and is responsible for ensuring procurement delivers long‑term value, commercial excellence and public‑sector integrity across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement an enterprise‑wide procurement strategy, governance framework and performance measurement system.
• Lead non‑infrastructure procurement, supplier relationship management and contract performance monitoring.
• Champion procurement systems, reporting tools and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide strategic advice to business units, balancing compliance, innovation, sustainability and value for money.
• Foster consistency, collaboration and best practice across all procurement functions.

Required profile

• Significant senior leadership experience in procurement, commercial or supply‑chain management.
• Proven success managing complex procurement functions in large public or private organisations.
• Strong strategic thinking, influencing and stakeholder‑management capabilities.
• Track record of delivering sustainable commercial outcomes and trusted procurement advice.
• Exceptional people‑leadership skills with a focus on coaching and development.
• Understanding of public‑sector procurement principles and government assurance requirements.

Required skills

What we offer

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunity to shape procurement for a major public organisation.
• Platform to influence enterprise‑wide outcomes and create lasting value for New Zealand communities.