• Be part of an organisation dedicated to helping our communities
• Flexible working arrangements available
• Salary range $81,524 - $90,538, actual salary dependent on skills and experience

Use your existing experience and build your career in procurement and sourcing in this position that works across all parts of the organisation.

Mō tēnei tūranga - About the role:

The Sourcing Specialist will manage and support the sourcing activities for Fire and Emergency. This can span from All of Government panel contracts through to supporting larger, high risk complex procurement activities.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing allocated sourcing tasks for allocated Fire and Emergency procurements
• Supporting the planning and scheduling of projects
• Supporting the development of sourcing strategies, including undertaking market and spend analysis
• Supporting the development of tender documents, including tender response forms
• Supporting the development of procurement plans

Ko tāu nā i tēnei tūranga - What you’ll bring to the role:

Bring your experience with the Procurement field into a position where you will learn and grow. You will have strong communication and experience managing diverse internal and external relationships. You will have demonstrated analytical and conceptual thinking skills.

To be successful in this role, we’d expect you will have:

• Technical procurement experience, including supporting higher value sourcing projects
• Knowledge in the provision of procurement advice to stakeholders
• Understanding of risk management in a procurement context
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies
• An understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu? – Why you will enjoy working here:

As an employer, Fire and Emergency New Zealand is committed to providing an enjoyable and challenging work environment with a focus on ongoing personal development.

Benefits

• Matched Kiwi Saver employer contributions of up to 6%
• Hybrid working options available
• Life and income protection insurance for eligible employees
• A wellness policy that allows for generous sick leave provisions so you can look after yourself

The salary range for this role is $81,524 - $90,538 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.

Ko wai mātou - Who are we?

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is a Crown Entity responsible for reducing unwanted fires, responding to structural and vegetation fires and other emergencies including motor vehicle crashes, medical emergencies, hazardous substance related incidents, natural disasters, and supporting increased community resilience.

Our vision is to build stronger communities and protect what matters most to the people within them. We are proud to be recognised as New Zealand’s most trusted public sector agency. Our values reflect what our people believe is core to who we are and the organisation we aspire to be.

• We Do the Right Thing – Kia Tika
• We Serve and Support – Manaakitanga
• We Are Better Together – Whanaungatanga
• We Strive to Improve – Auahatanga

Ko te tono mai - How to apply:

Come join us - we are excited about the future of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and we’d love you to be part of it! We value diversity as a strength and welcome applicants that can help bring a difference to our organisation.

If this sounds like you, apply now. To download a copy of our position description please visit our vacancy page on our Fire Jobs website.

If you have any specific questions about this role please email nhqjobs@fireandemergency.nz

However please note, applications sent via email will not be accepted.

Applications close 2nd October 2024.

Please note: Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory for this role.