Procurement and Contract Manager

About us

The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is an independent Crown entity that regulates the electricity market. We are a kaitiaki of electricity, and our purpose is to enhance New Zealanders’ lives, prosperity, and environment through electricity.

The electricity industry is at a pivotal moment, with the journey towards renewable energy sources and innovation reshaping how we operate for the long-term benefit of consumers.

It’s an exciting time to join the Authority as we grow our capabilities, expand our reach, build a team ready to empower consumers, boost market competition and strengthen future networks. Our focus is on making a difference by driving through a bold, collaborative work programme and delivering value for the communities we serve.

About the role

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to develop your career and get involved in a team that is responsible for driving significant improvements in services that have a daily impact on the lives of ordinary kiwis.

As Procurement and Contract Manager, you will join a supportive team that manages our large service provider contracts and oversees all procurement.  Focusing on procurement, you will have the opportunity to support both the Authority’s business-as-usual procurement (and associated reporting) and the re-procurement of several major contracts.

You will have strong experience in public sector procurement and be looking to take the next step in your career. You will focus on ensuring the delivery of cost-efficient and high-quality services, and that procurement is undertaken in accordance with best practice.

You will be able to demonstrate that you have the following skills and experience:

• deep knowledge of the Government Procurement Rules and best practice
• strong experience in drafting procurement plans, RFx, and evaluation documentation
• previous experience in managing multiple significant procurements simultaneously
• performance monitoring and conducting supplier reviews
• stakeholder and relationship management, with the ability to negotiate and drive positive outcomes
• strong spoken and written communication skills.
  

Curiosity and a willingness to learn will be key to your high performance in this role.  Experience in the electricity sector would be advantageous but is not essential.

If you are looking to learn and expand your procurement and contracts experience, this is a unique opportunity not to be missed!

Why work for us?

We support a healthy work-life balance and offer a range of benefits to support our teams.

• Competitive remuneration range from $132,628
• Flexible working options 
• Individual and organisational support for training and development
  

Are you Interested?

If you’re ready to make an impact and help shape the future of electricity in New Zealand, click “apply now” and submit your cover letter and CV.

For further details, you can find the position description by clicking the link below. If you’d like to kōrero more about the role, please contact MyHR@ea.govt.nz.

To apply for this role, you must have a legal right to work in New Zealand at the time of submitting your application.

Applications close Sunday 15 March 2026 – but we may start considering applications as they are received, so don’t wait!