Poraiti, Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand · On-site
$106k–$124k/yr
Napier City Council is looking for an experienced Procurement Business Partner to provide advice and support across a range of procurement activities. From early planning through to tendering and contract delivery, you’l…
Skills: Procurement Planning, Tendering, Contract Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management
Poraiti, Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand · On-site
$124k–$138k/yr
This is a key leadership opportunity to shape how Napier City Council plans, negotiates, and manages its contractual arrangements across capital projects, renewals, maintenance, and operational services. Your expertise w…
Skills: Contract Management, Commercial Governance, Procurement, Risk Management, Contract Negotiation
Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand · On-site
$106k–$124k/yr
The Asset Engineer – Planning plays a critical role in supporting the long-term sustainability and performance of our water, wastewater, and stormwater networks. Working at the intersection of asset management, infrastru…
Skills: Infrastructure Planning, Asset Lifecycle Management, Renewal Forecasting, Infrastructure Valuation, GIS
Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand · On-site
$168k–$198k/yr
This is one of two key senior leadership roles within our Water Services Directorate, forming part of a collaborative and driven team. In this role you will ensure oversight and leadership across the delivery of water, w…
Skills: Senior Leadership, Operational Performance Management, Infrastructure Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management
Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand · On-site
$99k–$116k/yr
Reporting to the Operations Strategy & Delivery Manager, the Gardens Delivery Lead is responsible for leading a highly specialised team delivering horticultural and gardens services across the city. A key focus of the ro…
Skills: Horticulture, Landscaping, Team Leadership, Budgeting, Job Costing
Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand · On-site
$130k–$153k/yr
Napier City Council is seeking a Manager Customer Experience Water Services on a 12 month fixed-term basis to lead the delivery of high-quality, customer-focused water service experiences across our community. This is a …
Skills: Customer Experience Management, Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Communication, Operational Improvement
Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand · On-site
$121k–$142k/yr
Play a pivotal leadership role in preparing Napier City Council for Local Water Done Well reform. You will lead organisational readiness, ensure compliance with evolving legislation, and shape Council’s input into region…
Skills: Strategic Leadership, Public Sector Reform, Stakeholder Engagement, Legislative Interpretation, Programme Coordination
Napier South, Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand · On-site
$113k–$133k/yr
Napier City Council is on an exciting journey to deliver services that are faster, easier, smarter, and simpler for our community. Our Business Performance & Data team plays a key role in this – enabling informed decisio…
Skills: Process Improvement, Transformation Leadership, Operational Excellence, Lean Methodology, Process Mapping
Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand · On-site
$24/hr–$28/hr
As a Café Team Member at Ocean Spa, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality food and beverage experiences that leave a lasting impression on our visitors. From crafting barista-quality coffee to preparing fresh…
Skills: Barista Skills, Food Preparation, Customer Service, Stock Management, Cash Handling
Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand · On-site
$91k–$108k/yr
Join our Regulatory Delivery branch and help safeguard Napier’s people and environment. In this senior role, you will take the lead on compliance, monitoring, and enforcement, making a real difference in our community ev…
Skills: Compliance Monitoring, Enforcement, Regulatory Investigations, Stakeholder Engagement, Conflict Resolution
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Provide practical procurement advice across planning, tendering, and contract management to ensure value for money and compliance. Partner with various Council teams to improve procurement governance, processes, and commercial outcomes.
Proven experience in procurement or commercial roles with strong end-to-end knowledge and familiarity with NZS3910 contract suites. Must possess strong communication skills and the ability to provide guidance to stakeholders across diverse projects.
Napier City Council is looking for an experienced Procurement Business Partner to provide advice and support across a range of procurement activities. From early planning through to tendering and contract delivery, you’ll work with teams across Council to ensure procurement processes are well managed, compliant, and deliver value for money.
Partnering with the Procurement Lead, you’ll help promote consistent procurement practices across the organisation while contributing to improvements in governance, processes, and commercial outcomes.
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 governance and drive better commercial outcomes.
He kōrero mōhou - About You
Proven experience working in procurement or commercial roles, with strong end-to-end procurement knowledge.
Confidence providing practical advice and guidance to stakeholders across a range of projects or services.
Sound understanding of procurement frameworks, governance, and risk management.
Experience working with standard contract suites such as NZS3910 and tender documentation.
Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
A collaborative approach and the ability to work across teams to achieve positive commercial outcomes.
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 $105,700-$124,300 (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
To make Napier the best city in New Zealand to live, work, raise a family, and enjoy a safe and satisfying life.
Napier is a small city with big ideas and an equally big attitude. We are focused on investing in the right infrastructure and development to cement our future as a vibrant cosmopolitan regional city. Along with the internationally renowned Art Deco style architecture, our sunny warm weather, proximity to wineries and beaches and our extensive cycling trails sets Napier apart from other cities in New Zealand. Napier has long been considered the architectural jewel in the Hawke's Bay crown. Our vision is to provide the facilities and services and the environment, encouragement, leadership and economic opportunity TO MAKE NAPIER THE BEST CITY IN NEW ZEALAND in which to live, work, raise a family, and enjoy a safe and satisfying life. We employ over 500 dedicated and talented people who run and manage the city’s infrastructure, maintain our public amenities and facilities where people can play and relax and work with our residents and community to understand and incorporate the needs and aspirations for Napier in our future plans.
Offices: 231 Hastings Street, Napier, NZ
To make Napier the best city in New Zealand to live, work, raise a family, and enjoy a safe and satisfying life.
Napier is a small city with big ideas and an equally big attitude. We are focused on investing in the right infrastructure and development to cement our future as a vibrant cosmopolitan regional city. Along with the internationally renowned Art Deco style architecture, our sunny warm weather, proximity to wineries and beaches and our extensive cycling trails sets Napier apart from other cities in New Zealand. Napier has long been considered the architectural jewel in the Hawke's Bay crown. Our vision is to provide the facilities and services and the environment, encouragement, leadership and economic opportunity TO MAKE NAPIER THE BEST CITY IN NEW ZEALAND in which to live, work, raise a family, and enjoy a safe and satisfying life. We employ over 500 dedicated and talented people who run and manage the city’s infrastructure, maintain our public amenities and facilities where people can play and relax and work with our residents and community to understand and incorporate the needs and aspirations for Napier in our future plans.
Offices: 231 Hastings Street, Napier, NZ
