Procurement Advisor
He angitūtanga – The Opportunity
We’re on the hunt for a procurement professional to join our Business Performance team at Horowhenua District Council.
This is an opportunity to play a key role in procurement across our organisation, bringing fresh thinking, practical advice, and an innovation mindset to make procurement not just a process people follow, but a function that genuinely adds value.
You'll have the freedom to shape how procurement is delivered across Council, balancing innovation with practicality. One day you'll be providing strategic advice, improving systems and lifting organisational capability; the next you'll be supporting teams through day-to-day procurement activity. You'll understand that both are equally important.
How you’ll help shape the future:
- Turning complex procurement processes into clear, practical advice people understand and apply
- Building confidence and capability across the organisation, making procurement feel less intimidating and more empowering
- Developing fit-for-purpose approaches that deliver value, manage risk, and support great outcomes
- Supporting sound decision-making across the full procurement and contract lifecycle
- Championing continuous improvement and helping us get better at how we plan and procure
He kōrero mōu – About You
You’re genuinely passionate about procurement and enjoy getting into the detail.
You look beyond the rules to understand the "why" and take satisfaction in helping others navigate procurement with confidence. You read situations well, knowing when to provide guidance, when to facilitate discussion, and when to step in and lead.
People trust you. Not just because you know your stuff (you do), but because you're approachable, practical, and able to bring people with you.
You’re someone who:
- Enjoys turning complexity into something simple, clear and usable
- Can confidently influence and work alongside a wide range of people, from kaimahi through to suppliers and external stakeholders
- Has experience across procurement, whether that's sourcing, tendering, contract management, or embedding best practice
- Understands government procurement expectations and can translate them into practical processes that work in the real world
- Is self-managing, pragmatic and focused on delivering results
Most importantly, you care about doing procurement well. Not simply because it's required, but because good procurement creates better outcomes for our organisation and our community.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou – What we offer
Our Business Performance team is a tight knit group of high performers who have in-depth knowledge in their respective fields.As an organisation we strive to have passionate and committed kaimahi who know their work matters and harbour a real sense of #arohatōmahi.
Sound a bit like you? Apply now!
Applications close 24 June 2026, however we will be reviewing at applications as they come in. If you have any pātai or queries, please contact Ashley at ashleych@horowhenua.govt.nz
He rau ringa e pakari ai ngā taura whiri i ō tātou kāinga noho me ō tātou hapori – mai i te pae maunga o Tararua ki te moana
With many hands the threads which weave our neighbourhoods and communities together will be strengthened from the Tararua Ranges to the sea.
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