Group Manager Infrastructure Procurement - Infrastructure & Investment

Join Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it…

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

The primary purpose of the role is to establish procurement approaches and processes that are robust, consistent and incorporate Te Whatu Ora's strategies and policies, wider government policies and strategies, NZGP Rules, and are based on best practice to enable efficient and effective delivery.

Note: Preference will be given to Te Whatu Ora and Te Aka Whai Ora employees.

Mōu | About you

In the role you will be responsible for developing and implementing best practice systems, guidelines, tools, and templates, creating a community of procurement expertise across the regions, as well as liaising with central government agencies on system transformation and in developing best practice approaches to infrastructure procurement, as well as, liaising with capital-intensive crown agencies to share knowledge, experiences and best practice.

You will work with the GM of Commercial and Contracts to develop and implement a national infrastructure procurement strategy, and advise the investment planning team on the commercial case component of business cases, and establish a framework for providing assurance on procurement strategies and plans, and together with the Regions, develop and implement strategies and plans to lift the capability and capacity where required.

You will train, support, and offer guidance to the regions, to improve infrastructure procurement capability.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement
• Minimum 5-10 years' experience managing a procurement team (facilities / property / construction / infrastructure)
• Track record managing the end-to-end procurement process for vertical infrastructure with high levels of complexity / risk / scale
• A sound understanding and experience of the end-to-end procurement lifecycle process, the New Zealand Government Procurement Rules and procurement best practice as they relate to construction and infrastructure
• Proven experience developing and implementing best practice systems, frameworks, guidelines, tools and templates for vertical infrastructure
• Proven record of executive level negotiating with the ability to influence and understand options and alternatives that support the desired outcomes
• Experience developing and implementing strategies to lift capability and capacity

Ka kawea e koe | You will bring:

• A commitment to being a good Te Tiriti partner in all your actions. This includes an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the ability to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in this role
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth

Ko te mahi e tika ana mō te ao hurihuri nei |Work that suits today's ever -changing world

Te Whatu Ora supports flexible and hybrid working for our kaimahi. In roles that don't require an in-person element, we encourage you to ‘work from where you are.' We want our national teams to be made up of diverse people from across the motu, just like our health system.

Nau mai, uru mai | Come and join us

When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change,that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations.

Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.

We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Māori, Pacific and Disabled People.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click “APPLY NOW.” For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal. If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Belinda Peddie on careers@health.govt.nz