Procurement Graduate (Feb 2025)

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:

1. Please outline why you would like to work for Auckland Transport.
2. Please explain your interest and passion for your major/degree.
3. 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!