Senior Advisor

Job DescriptionTe Haeata/The OpportunityAre you an ICT procurement professional ready to make a real impact? We're looking for a Senior Advisor to join our Commercial Services team at Te Tāhū o te Ture – Ministry of Justice. In this role, you'll lead and deliver procurement and sourcing activities, with a primary focus on ICT, while also supporting non-ICT procurement as needed.You'll oversee a portfolio of spend categories and programmes, providing expert advice to internal clients on commercial matters, supplier relationships, and contract management. You'll help shape and improve our policies, processes, and strategic commercial initiatives, ensuring best practice and compliance across the Ministry.As a Senior Advisor, You'lllead ICT procurement and sourcing activities, and support non-ICT procurement when requiredprovide commercial advice and analysis to stakeholders across the Ministrycontribute to the improvement of commercial policies and processesfoster a collaborative, solutions-focused team cultureŌ Pūkenga/Skills And ExperienceWe know great candidates come from diverse backgrounds. If you have relevant experience and are keen to add value, we want to hear from you.Ideally, You'll Bringexperience in ICT procurement, commercial management, or legal advisory rolesability to manage non-ICT procurement activities as neededstrong understanding of contract management, risk mitigation, and complianceexperience navigating complex stakeholder environments and competing prioritiescollaborative, adaptable communication skills and a commitment to continuous improvementfamiliarity with public sector procurement practices and the principles of te Tiriti o Waitangiin-depth knowledge of the Government Procurement Rules and their applicationa supportive, approachable attitude where colleagues feel comfortable seeking your advice and guidance.Mō mātou/About us At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand.Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.Ngā painga o tēnei wāhi mahi/What's great about working hereBenefitsWe offer you a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and help make the Ministry a great place to be. These include:4.4 weeks holiday leaveflexible work hours where possiblean online professional development portalaccess to a variety of inclusive and proactive networksSee our full range of benefits here.With a wide range of jobs, you also get the chance to gain a variety of skills and experience while developing your career.Utu ā-tau/SalaryThe appointing salary for this role will be between $98,208 to $135,539 based on skills and experience.Tono mai/ApplyTo apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter.Applications close on Sunday, 16 November however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and may invite successful candidates to interview before the close date. If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@justice.govt.nzFollow us on LinkedIn