Title: Supply Chain Lead
He aha ai tātou – Why us?
At One NZ we’re not just imagining the future, we’re building it. Our purpose? A better-connected Aotearoa New Zealand. Kia renarena te taukaea i Aotearoa New Zealand.
Our ambition? To become the most AI-enabled telco on the planet. This isn’t just about our technology, It’s about you. We’re investing in our people like never before.... empowering them to grow, lead, and shape what’s next.
Through our AI School, access to world-class learning platforms, or career pathways that evolve with you, we create an environment where your curiosity thrives, and your skills accelerate.
Join us and be part of something extraordinary: connect with purpose and help redefine what’s possible.
Uia mai koe te pātai, he aha te mea nui o tēnei ao? Māku koe e ki atu he tangata, he tangata, he tangata.
“If you asked me, what is the greatest thing in this world, I would say it is people, it is people, it is people.”
Ko tō tūranga – your role
As the Supply Chain Lead your role is to establish, shape and lead One NZ’s centralised end-to-end supply chain and asset lifecycle capability. This is an opportunity to drive meaningful changes, bringing together purchasing, logistics, inventory, asset management and planning across our network, Enterprise services and internal operations. You’ll build alignment across the business, lead outsourced partners and create a more connected, resilient and commercially effective supply chain. Success will depend as much on your ability to engage and influence stakeholders as on your supply chain expertise.
Ko tō mahi – what you’ll do
- Shape and embed an integrated supply chain function, with clear processes, ownership and governance.
- Lead change across business units, building strong partnerships with senior stakeholders and specialist teams.
- Oversee purchasing, logistics, warehousing, hardware and software assets, inventory and planning.
- Lead outsourced provider relationships, commercial performance and SLA/KPI governance.
- Improve asset visibility, inventory utilisation, working capital and financial controls.
- Strengthen integrated business planning, data quality and cross-functional decision-making.
- Identify and mitigate supply disruption, supplier, availability and cost risks.
- Deliver measurable improvements in service, efficiency, standardisation and automation.
- Lead and develop the supply chain team, embedding accountability and continuous improvement.
Na tōu rourou - what you’ll bring
- Proven experience leading complex end-to-end supply chain operations and driving transformation.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the credibility to influence senior leaders and align teams across a matrix organisation.
- A track record of building or improving supply chain capability, processes and operating models.
- Strong people leadership and change management skills, with the ability to bring others on the journey.
- Commercial expertise managing outsourced providers, contracts, performance and negotiations.
- Deep knowledge of inventory optimisation, demand planning, asset controls and working capital.
- Confidence using ERP, inventory and planning systems, data and analytics to drive decisions.
- Sound judgement in managing supply chain risk, resilience and competing business priorities.
- An interest in responsible use of AI, automation and digital tools to improve ways of working.
Nā mātou te rourou – what you’ll get
- One New Zealand is leading the way by ensuring you can have a truly balanced life. Most roles allow flexibility to work from home and flex your hours to enjoy work & whānau commitments.
- A fully subsidised Southern Cross health insurance cover for you and your family.
- Lifestyle leave, giving you the option to purchase an extra week or two of annual leave.
- Discounts on One New Zealand products, services and much more!
We are proudly Rainbow Tick certified and champion diversity of thought, perspective and background. Joining our whānau is more than starting a new job - it’s the beginning of a journey that will challenge and inspire you to play a role in something bigger.
Tū hikitia rā, tū hāpainga. Tū hāpainga, tū hikitia rā.
We stand to uplift, to support and to elevate others.
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