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Procurement Officer I Full Time, Permanent

Ko wai mātou I About us

Te Puna Ora o Mātaatua is the leading regional Māori health and wellbeing provider in the country. Established in 1991, Te Puna Ora o Mātaatua delivers an integrated range of community health, general medical, homebased, and social services within the Mātaatua rohe, Mai Ngā Kuri a Whārei Ki Tihirau.

He aha te tūnga I About the role

Do you have a sharp eye for optimising costs? Do you have great negotiating skills that will ensure we’re getting our bang for buck? Due to the growth of our organisation, we’ve created this role to help streamline the financial efficiency across our services.

As Procurement Officer, you’ll work within the finance team, managing all external supplier relationships, negotiating contracts for favourable terms, and ensuring all purchase orders and commitments are coded correctly. As this is a new role, you would ideally come with a background in finance or procurement, which will help you set up robust systems and processes for everyone to follow.

Nga pūkenga me whai I Your skills and experience

For this role, we are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent negotiation and contract management skills
• Has strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Has an ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Has an understanding of risk management
• Has a focus on enhancing sustainability
• Is experienced in financial analysis, budgeting, and cost management

Nāku te rourou, nāu te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi 

We are a supportive Kaupapa Māori organisation, committed to developing our kaimahi. As well as offering an attractive professional development budget and pathways for career development, we have several opportunities to whakapiki wairua including social sports, Kura Reo, and instant access to leave. If this role sounds like you, karanga mai! We’d love to hear from you.

Tukua mai tō tono inaianei I Apply Now

To apply, please complete our online Application for Employment Form on our website by 5pm on Friday, 20 September 2024. For a confidential discussion, contact Pamai Simpson (HR Manager) on 021 032 6103.