Senior Advisor Commercial Procurement
Wellington City Council
Kia mahi ngātahi mō Pōneke mō tōna āpōpō - Working together for Wellington's future
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Advisor, Commercial Procurement to join our team on a fixed-term basis. This role is critical in supporting Wellington City Council's major projects, with an initial focus on delivering procurement expertise for high-profile initiatives. You will play a key role in shaping procurement strategies, driving commercial outcomes, and ensuring best practice approaches across the organisation.
This is a 12 month fixed-term, full-time opportunity (to end of January 2027).
Āu ake mahi - What you'll do
As Senior Advisor, you will lead the development and implementation of procurement strategies and frameworks that reflect modern, innovative approaches, while identifying opportunities to rationalise procurement, improve supplier relationships, and achieve cost efficiencies. You will provide strategic commercial advice to budget managers and senior leaders, enabling better decision-making during the planning and design phases of projects.
In addition to procurement, you will support the Commercial Partnerships team as we focus on Brilliant Basics at Wellington City Council. This will include improvements to the monitoring and reporting of contract management practices. This includes supporting the implementation of a refreshed approach to procurement and the improved contract management system. As an experienced procurement advisor your insights will help optimise supplier performance and deliver expected commercial outcomes.
Ngā tohu me ngā wheako - Qualifications and experience
To succeed in this role, you will bring a strong background in procurement and commercial management within complex environments. A relevant tertiary qualification in business, commerce, or a related field is essential, along with at least six years' experience in procurement, contract management, or commercial advisory roles. Experience providing commercial advice to senior leaders and proven capability in end-to-end procurement processes is critical. Membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) or similar professional body is desirable.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on major projects that shape our city. If you are commercially savvy, solutions-focused, and passionate about delivering value, we'd love to hear from you.
Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you
Working for the Council offers you a range of benefits including five weeks annual leave, flexible working options, health and wellbeing support, Council staff discounts and a range of learning and development programmes and opportunities.
View our Employee Value Proposition Video to see what our employees say about working at WCC.
Diversity:
We want your application to enable you to portray the real you. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the advert through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
We welcome applications from all people and like our workforce to reflect the diverse communities we serve.
Accessibility support:
We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have, are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing: recruitment@wcc.govt.nz
Applications close on Sunday, 8 February 2026. Please note that we may engage with applicants prior to the vacancy closing and/or close applications ahead of this date so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
All applications must be submitted online - we will not accept emailed applications.
All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.
If you have questions, please contact Quintin Howard, Manager Commercial Partnerships, quintin.howard@wcc.govt.nz
