Congratulations on making it to the end of your studies!
At Auckland Transport we are shaping the future of Tāmaki Makaurau and doing worthwhile work that makes a big difference for our communities.
We are offering a talented Business graduate an awesome opportunity to fast forward their career by joining AT as a permanent employee in Procurement.
In Procurement you will be given the opportunity to find a career that gives you purpose and taps into your passion. We look for different backgrounds, different experiences, different cultures and different degrees - allowing you to feel safe about bringing your full self to work.
Ko wai mātou | About us & Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you?
During our 18-month programme in Procurement you will work on building your craft within your home team and home leader and under the guidance of a mentor being offered both stability and support.
- You will also get the opportunity to work across the business gaining new skills and delivering real projects and change during three 6 monthly rotations.
- Once the 18-month programme concludes you will be seamlessly transitioned into a permanent position within AT, from one of your rotations, continuing your journey in the AT whānau.
Te Whiwhinga mahi - The Graduate Procurement role will include:
- Actively engaging in regular meetings with the business area of responsibility.
- Meeting with suppliers to support the business with effective contract and relationship management.
- Engaging with the business to discuss and agree procurement strategies and plans.
- Developing tender documentation and lead the business through the sourcing process to successful conclusion of a contract.
- Coordinating the contract management and review process and ensure that it is documented.
- Reviewing contract variation assessment and agreements.
- Maintaining and updating the required procurement records engaging with Procurement Support.
- Working collaboratively with the Procurement Excellence team to deliver continuous improvement of Procurement Plan, Sourcing and Supplier & Contract Management processes, methodologies and systems.
- Providing procurement direction and mentoring/coaching for internal and external stakeholders.
- Working closely with Council Group and/or NZTA procurement colleagues on joint initiatives
Ko koe tēnei - A successful candidate would be someone with:
- A minimum of a bachelor's degree obtained from either University or Polytechnic within the last two years
- Exceptional communication and relationship building skills.
- A passion for agile ways of working, problem solving, and innovative solutions
- Energetic, results driven and adaptable.
- Driven and disciplined ready to give their career an amazing start.
What to do next!
Please APPLY by 5pm on the 1st of September and include a Cover Letter which answers the following:
- Please outline why you would like to work for Auckland Transport.
- Please explain your interest and passion for your major/degree.
- Please discuss how the skills you developed in and outside of university would help you when working at Auckland Transport
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a video interview during the period of 1st to 14th of September.
If successful at this stage, you will be invited to attend an in-person interview at Auckland Transport's Head Office at 20 Viaduct Harbour Avenue with the hiring team.
Start date Feb 2025
Good Luck!