Who are we?

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is a Crown Entity established on 1 July 2017 under the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017. The role of our new organisation is to reduce unwanted fires, respond to structural and vegetation fires and other emergencies including motor vehicle crashes, medical emergencies, hazardous substance related incidents, natural disasters and support 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

Our employee benefits include matched KiwiSaver employer contributions of up to 6%, life and income protection insurance for eligible employees, and a wellness policy that allows for generous sick leave provisions so you can look after yourself.

About the role

We are looking for a Procurement Specialist who's willing to go the extra mile to achieve a great outcome. If you feel like you are up to the challenge, then we would like to hear from you. We offer a fun, exciting and busy team environment where no day will be the same. You'll manage a portfolio of services, and will support the promotion of the procurement policy, state sector procurement guidelines and accepted procurement good practice. You'll be providing procurement advice and assistance, reviewing procurement documentation in line with the procurement policy and assisting in developing and improving Fire and Emergency NZ's procurement systems and practices.

You'll be responsible for the following:

• End to end procurement process
• Procurement practices
• Relationship management with external suppliers
• Building and maintaining strong collaborative relationships with stake holders and relevant Fire and Emergency NZ staff
• Understanding and supporting compliance with Government Procurement Rules

This role is covered by the Fire and Emergency New Zealand COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, with effect from 28 February 2022. This means that it is a requirement that this role is undertaken by a fully vaccinated person (or a person who holds a valid exemption issued by the Director-General of Health).

You'll bring the following to the role:

• Experience as a Procurement professional, who is used to working within Public Sector environment
• Strong relationship management skills
• Experience delivering procurement outcomes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to negotiate, persuade and influence
• Great attention to detail and the ability to prioritise
• An ability to think strategically, taking a proactive and longer-term view to issues
• Knowledge and experience in using the Government Electronic Tendering System (GETS)
• Experience in developing and managing panel supplier arrangements

So, if you're looking for chance to put your diverse skill set to use in an organisation dedicated to helping our communities, then we'll provide you with a unique opportunity to utilise your knowledge within a supportive team.

Applications close at 5pm on Tuesday, 8 March 2022.

How to apply If this sounds like you apply now. To download a copy of our position description please visit our vacancy page on our website www.fireandemergency.nz. For specific questions about this role please email Claire.neville@fireandemergency.co.nz