Senior Advisor, Procurement and Contracts

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Fixed term for 2 years
• Procurement and Contracts
• Programme Management pillar of Polynesian Health Corridors programme

The Polynesian Health Corridors (PHC) team supports Polynesian countries through a range of modalities. In addition to directly assisting countries in some areas, the PHC team also contracts partners/suppliers for technical assistance, acts as a knowledge hub, supports mentoring and facilitates connections.

About the role

The Programme Management pillar will provide end-to-end support to the Polynesian Health Corridors programme to help deliver the objectives or the programme to Polynesian countries.

As Senior Advisor – Procurement and Contracts you will lead the procurement and contracting oversight with support from the Lead – Programme Management. You will engage with internal and external stakeholders, and your advice will enable the provision of senior leadership for the programme, including the relationship with Polynesian countries and counterparts at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

This role is fixed term for 2 years and has a midpoint of $105,270, appointing salary dependent on individual skills and experience.

Ko pūkenga - What you'll bring

• Senior contract and procurement experience
• Tertiary qualification in programme management, financial management, or relevant fields
• Experience in machinery of government and in contract and procurement system and services
• Familiarity and experience with Polynesian countries' health and development issues and the connections to Pasifika communities in NZ
• Knowledge of international development, development programmes and principles

About us

At Manatū Hauora – Ministry of Health we are the kaitiaki of the health system, providing leadership and driving strategy and performance. We regulate the health sector and are the primary source of advice on health matters. 

To learn more about us, visit https://www.health.govt.nz/about-us

Ngā Uaratanga – Our values

Our Values underpin how we work together and with the health and disability sector, public service colleagues and communities.

• Manaakitanga (Listen on Māori Dictonary.co.nz) - we show care, inclusion respect, support, trust, and kindness to each other
• Kaitiakitanga (Listen on Māori Dictionary.co.nz) - we preserve and maintain an environment that enables the Ministry and our people to thrive
• Whakapono (Listen on Māori Dictionary.co.nz) - we have trust and faith in each other to do the right thing
• Kōkiri ngātahi (Listen on Māori Dictonary.com Kōkiri + ngātahi) - we connect and work together collectively towards a common purpose.

Me pēhea te tono mai - How to apply

Click APPLY and make sure to include your cover letter and CV. See information for job applicants here: https://www.health.govt.nz/about-us/careers/information-for-job-applicants

For any questions or a confidential kōrero, contact recruitment@health.govt.nz

Applications close at midnight on Friday 15^th November. We are reviewing applications as they come in and interviews will take place between 19th November – 6th December.

We place importance on our people having a sense of belonging, so if you require adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.