Software & Cloud Procurement Specialist - Christchurch, Wellington - 62373 - Spark

General information

Location

Christchurch, Wellington

Expertise

Client Delivery, Procurement, Sales

Job Level

Experienced

Employment Type

Permanent full-time

Close Date

23-Oct-2025

Ref #

62373

Description & Requirements

Spark NZ

Spark New Zealand provides digital services to millions of New Zealanders and thousands of New Zealand businesses. Our goal is to use technology to enable better outcomes for New Zealand. We operate in an exciting and constantly evolving industry, where the pace of change brings new and unique challenges every day. We have adopted an "Agile" way of working to allow us to meet fast changing needs of our customers. It replaces the traditional hierarchical organisational structure to produce a transparent, collaborative environment with highly productive teams who are empowered to deliver better outcomes for our customers.

About the Role:

We are looking for a special type of person who can manage software & public cloud purchasing relationships with well-known Corporate, Enterprise, Government and Academic customers and also provide them with strategic advice. The ideal candidates for these roles want to be best in market in licensing capability (heavily weighted towards Microsoft), are analytical but also love getting in front of the customer and showing their mastery of their craft.

The Spark Licensing team is part of the wider sales team at Spark and has a great team culture, we work together towards shared goals and try to make our day to day enjoyable. In this role you will work alongside the Licensing BDM, Client Leads, Group BDMs and with Product teams.

Ideally the candidate will be based in Wellington however we will consider other locations for a strong candidate.

Day to day you will be involved in:

Licensing procurement and strategic software road mapping
Aligning licensing models to achieve customer business goals. Strongly link licensing strategy with technology & business strategy using 'best way to buy' framework
Vendor contract management and negotiation
Interpretation of vendor licensing policies, offering expert guidance
Reducing compliance risk
Opportunities for license harvesting and re-allocation

What experience you'll bring?

This would suit someone who has experience in managing software licensing leveraging Microsoft LSP, CSP or managing non-Microsoft licensing, and who is comfortable being infront of customers providing strategic guidance.

WHY CHOOSE US:

Diversity and Inclusion: Te Kanorau me te Whakawhāiti mai

At Spark, we are constantly looking for ways to build a more inclusive culture.  Our vision is for diversity and inclusion to be "how things are done at Spark", embedded into our day-to-day activities, standards, and business practices.  We want you to feel totally comfortable bringing your whole self to work regardless of your gender, ethnicity, orientation, age, or ability.

Sustainability: Toitū

Sustainability is a key focus for us.  We are dedicated to supporting Aotearoa New Zealand's recovery and economic transformation.  The principle of equity is at the very heart of our approach, and we remain committed to working in partnership to make a positive contribution to digital equity in line with our focus on Diversity and Inclusion.

Benefits: Awhina

Our people matter and we make sure we look after them. As a valued employee of Spark, we've got our people covered with a range of leading benefits including:

Wellbeing - Comprehensive medical insurance, life and income protection.  Access to wellbeing coaches, EAP and in-house Specialist Clinical support through our leading Mahi Tahi Wellness programme.

Hybrid ways of working - for most teams at Spark this means being in the office for 4 days a week, and 1 day being flexible.

Leave - in addition to four weeks annual leave, we offer purchased leave, enhanced parental leave support and study leave.

Spark Credit – we provide permanent employees with $120 monthly Spark credit to use on any of our amazing products.

Spark Share scheme – periodically we offer the opportunity to buy into our share scheme.

Career development – access to an internal marketplace that connects employees with experiential, on the job learning across Spark.

Due to the nature and urgency of this role, we are only considering applicants that are based in New Zealand with permanent residency, citizenship, or a valid work visa (with at least 18 months remaining).

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