Enterprise Procurement Director

About the role

We are looking for an Enterprise Procurement Director to lead the strategic procurement function for the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA). Reporting to the Group General Counsel, you will shape enterprise‑wide procurement strategy, governance and performance across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement an enterprise‑wide procurement strategy that delivers value, sustainability and commercial agility.
• Provide governance, policy, capability and system oversight for all procurement activities, including non‑infrastructure spend.
• Strengthen supplier relationship management, contract performance and procurement reporting.
• Champion continuous improvement and best‑practice collaboration across infrastructure and enterprise procurement teams.
• Act as a trusted strategic partner to business units while ensuring compliance with public‑sector procurement principles.

Required profile

• Significant senior leadership experience in procurement, commercial or supply‑chain management.
• Proven track record of leading complex procurement functions in large public or private organisations.
• Strong strategic thinking, influencing and stakeholder‑management capabilities.
• Experience building procurement capability, governance frameworks and organisational maturity.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver sustainable commercial outcomes and trusted advice.

Required skills

• Leadership and people‑development expertise.
• Deep understanding of public‑sector procurement principles and government assurance requirements.

What we offer

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunity to shape procurement for a major public organisation.
• Commitment to Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and an inclusive workplace.