Job Description

Napier City Council is looking for an experienced Procurement Business Partner to provide trusted advice and support across a broad range of procurement activities. From early planning through to tendering and contract delivery, you'll partner with teams across Council to deliver procurement outcomes that are well governed, compliant, and achieve value for money.

This is an opportunity to apply your procurement expertise in a complex public sector environment. Working closely with leaders across the organisation, you'll help shape procurement approaches, navigate governance requirements, and ensure procurement decisions support the long-term interests of both Council and our community.

We're looking for someone who understands the realities of working within central or local government. You recognise that successful public sector procurement is about more than purchasing goods and services—it's about balancing commercial outcomes with transparency, accountability, legislative obligations, and strong stakeholder relationships.

Te Āheinga - The Opportunity

• Provide practical procurement advice across planning, tendering, and contract management activities.

• Partner with Portfolio Leads, Project Managers, and teams across Council to support effective procurement outcomes.

• Help ensure procurement activities are compliant, well-managed, and deliver value for money.

• Identify and manage procurement and contract risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation is in place.

• Support improvements to procurement processes, practices, and frameworks across the organisation.

• Work alongside the Procurement Lead and Contracts Lead to strengthen procurement capability, embed consistent practice, and support better commercial outcomes across Council.

He kōrero mōhou - About You

• Significant experience delivering end-to-end procurement within central and/or local government, with a strong understanding of public sector procurement practices and governance.

• Proven ability to build trusted relationships and provide practical procurement advice across a diverse range of stakeholders and business areas.

• Strong understanding of government procurement frameworks, legislative requirements, probity, governance, and risk management.

• Experience leading public sector procurement processes, including preparing tender documentation, evaluating responses, and administering contracts such as NZS3910.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to influence, challenge, and support stakeholders to achieve positive procurement outcomes.

• You understand how to balance commercial outcomes with accountability, transparency, value for money, and the wider expectations of working in a public sector environment.

Ngā painga mōhou - What we Offer

• 5 weeks' annual leave after 2 years service

• Discounted health insurance work scheme + Eye test subsidy

• Retailer discounts + study assistance

• Employee Assistance Program (OCP)

• Quarterly values awards + Birthday vouchers + Social club

• Free flu vaccinations (annual)

• Ka Awatea Cultural Wānanga + NCC Kapa Haka

• Te Reo Māori language classes

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity working 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. You will be based in Napier.

The annual salary package for this role is between $100,511 - $112,336 (including KiwiSaver) with the final offer depending on your skills and experience.

We will be interviewing applications as we receive them and may close the role when we have found the right person. Please do not delay in making your application.

He kōrero mō Te Kaunihera o Ahuriri - About NCC

At Napier City Council, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and work to make our hiring process fair and accessible. If you need any support or adjustments during your application or interview, let us know—we’re happy to help!

Our success is grounded in strong partnerships with Mana Whenua and Iwi, supported by our Māori Partnerships team, Te Waka Rangapū, which builds cultural capability through education and training.

Before you join, you’ll need to complete pre-employment checks (including criminal background checks, with some roles requiring health screening and drug & alcohol testing). As an NCC employee, you may also be called on to support Civil Defence emergencies when our community needs us most.

Please visit Napier City Council Careers website to see full job description

– Procurement Business Partner