Kia ora!
Air New Zealand is on a bold journey to become the world’s leading digital airline. With one of the most complex technology vendor ecosystems in the country, we’re looking for a high-performing and experienced professional, blending leadership, technological and commercial acumen to procure next generation technologies for our colleagues and customers.
As a Chapter Lead – Procurement, you will be responsible for nurturing and shaping our future Procurement talent, while immersing yourself into digital categories which are driving technological transformation to our airline.
This is a unique opportunity to influence the technology, partnerships, and supplier relationships that bring manaakitanga to life across our network.
About Air New Zealand
At Air New Zealand, our purpose is to connect New Zealanders to each other and New Zealand to the world.
With a proud reputation for culture, service, and innovation, we’re consistently recognised as one of New Zealand’s most attractive employers. Behind every great journey is a team of people shaping strategy, driving performance, and supporting a thriving, future-fit airline.
Procurement plays a key role in connecting our purpose to real-world outcomes, influencing a spend base of approximately $3.3 billion across strategic, operational, and customer-focused categories.
The Role You’ll Play
You will:
- Lead a high-performing and highly engaged team of Procurement Specialists, directly supporting their professional growth and craft mastery
- Be a member of Air New Zealand’s Procurement Leadership Team (PLT), chaired by Air New Zealand’s Head of Procurement
- Help set the wider Digital Procurement team’s strategic priorities as well as play an active role as a key commercial advisor to digital business areas
- Lead procurement for assigned digital categories
- Build strong, collaborative relationships with passionate internal stakeholders and external partners
- Design and execute, end-to-end, high quality procurement strategies that deliver tangible and sustainable value and elevate employee and customer experience across our global network
- Negotiate and manage supplier contracts and relationships to ensure performance, compliance, and innovation
- Drive positive ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) outcomes
- Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks
What You’ll Bring
We’re seeking a commercially astute professional who bring a balance of leadership, technical skill, strategic thinking, and relationship capability.
You will have:
- Proven leadership experience (2+ years) in motivating, coaching and growing commercial teams
- Deep expertise in technology, understanding commercial nuances of vendor-provided infrastructure hardware, software (SaaS) and digital services
- Strong procurement skills across sourcing, negotiation, contract management, and supplier management – or equivalent commercial skills gained in related professions such as Legal, Commercial, or Finance
- Proven ability to influence and engage stakeholders up to Chief level
- A collaborative mindset with excellent communication and presentation skills
- A results-driven approach with the resilience to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Experienced in using digital tools and data to develop actionable insights
- Experience in complex, multi-stakeholder environments (aviation, FMCG, pharmaceutical, or energy sectors ideal)
MCIPS certification is preferred but not essential. This role is based across our Airport Campus near Auckland Airport and Hub in Fanshawe Street, Auckland City. You must be able to work in both locations. Please note: You must hold current work eligibility for New Zealand to be considered.
What We Can Offer You
At Air New Zealand, we want our people to live their best lives — in and out of work. You’ll enjoy:
- Discounted flights for you and your whānau to explore the world
- Access to wellbeing tools, including our EAP programme and Wellbeing Hub
- Southern Cross health insurance at a discounted group rate
- A workplace savings scheme with up to 4% matching contributions
- A learning culture that supports your growth and next career step
Ready to Join Us?
Join a team that connects procurement to purpose, helping deliver the world-class experiences our customers love and the operational excellence that keeps us soaring.
Apply now with a cover letter telling us which role you’re applying for and how your skills and experience align.
Applications close: 2nd November 2025
