Purchasing Officer

• Bring your administrative and data entry skills to support DOC kaimahi with Purchase Orders
• Full time, 6-month fixed term role
• Wellington location

• Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa
• Mō te tūranga | About the role
• We have an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Officer to join the Financial Transactions team for a six-month fixed term contract.

As a Purchasing Officer, you’ll be focussed on

• Managing purchasing workflows including creation and amendments Purchase Orders
• Managing the ticket queue and shared mailboxes for requests from the wider business
• Providing support and training to the business around the P2P process and SAP
• Responding to external queries regarding orders
• Supporting the team with data maintenance in SAP

• This full-time role is based in Wellington Conservation House.
• Click here for the Role Description
• Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you

• demonstrated understanding of P2P process in SAP or a similar ERP system
• knowledge of purchasing or procurement principles and processes
• administration and data entry experience with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to clearly and effectively provide technical expertis e
• able to build and maintain relationships with internal customers, peers, and external suppliers
• highly organised , and able to meet deadlines and deliver in a fast-paced work environment
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Computer savvy and a quick learner of software and technical systems

He aha ngā pāinga mōu ? | What’s in it for you?

DOC is committed to a culture where everyone can participate , thrive, and grow. We’re driven by our values and behaviours, and are working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable , and inclusive by default.

We also support flexible working arrangements for our kaimahi across Aotearoa, with options considered based on the role and in discussion with your leader.

Want to know more?

Tonoa inaiānei | Apply now

Apply online with your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation. We’re unable to accept emailed applications or provide feedback to applicants not shortlisted .

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know and we’ll try to accommodate .

Salary: $ 65,590 –$ 76,589 , depending on skills and experience.

Eligibility: You must hold a valid N ew Z ealand wo r k visa that covers the duration of employment.

Rā whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday, 20 September 2026 . This advert may close early, so pleas e app l y p ro mptly

M e he pā t ai an ō , whak a pā mai | For further enquiries , please contact Declan Copeland, Team Lead Purchasing, at dcopeland@doc.govt.nz