Greater together. Strong partnerships. Better outcomes.
At Momentum, people make the difference. In procurement, strong partnerships and shared outcomes mean we deliver more, greater together.
As one of New Zealand’s most experienced recruitment partners to both Government (AoG) and the corporate sector, we understand that procurement isn’t just about purchasing. It’s about strategy, relationships, risk, and sustained performance.
Trusted across All of Government (AoG) and the Private Sector
We’re proud to work with a broad range of clients, including central and local government agencies, state-owned enterprises, Crown entities, not-for-profits, and leading private sector organisations. Our approach is tailored to each environment, recognising the different governance, assurance, and commercial realities our clients operate within.
We have deep experience working within AoG panels, probity requirements, and public-sector assurance frameworks, giving clients confidence that every engagement meets both commercial and compliance expectations.
A Partnership-Led Approach
We work closely with our clients to gain a deep understanding of your organisation, operating environment, and desired outcomes. This insight allows us to connect you with the right people. Professionals who deliver impact, not just capability.
We bring a market-informed advisory lens, offering insights into remuneration trends, talent availability, and emerging capability gaps across the procurement and commercial landscape.
A Partnership-Led Approach
We work closely with our clients to gain a deep understanding of your organisation, operating environment, and desired outcomes. This insight allows us to connect you with the right people. Professionals who deliver impact, not just capability.
We bring a market-informed advisory lens, offering insights into remuneration trends, talent availability, and emerging capability gaps across the procurement and commercial landscape.
Permanent and Contract Recruitment
Offering both permanent and contract recruitment, we draw on deep, actively managed candidate pools built over decades across the public and private sectors.
Our approach combines:
- Best-practice executive search and selection methodologies, underpinned by structured assessment and robust due diligence
- Ongoing talent mapping and market engagement, ensuring we maintain current insight into capability, availability, and readiness
- Continual evaluation of skills, experience, and cultural fit, informed by repeat engagement, performance feedback, and market intelligence
- Deep sector and role-specific knowledge, across procurement, commercial, and contract management disciplines
- Trusted, long-standing networks across Aotearoa, built through long-term relationships rather than transactional placements
This ensures we present candidates who are not only technically capable, but well-matched to your organisation, environment, and outcomes.
Specialist Procurement Capability
Our dedicated team specialises in Procurement, Commercial, and Contract Management recruitment, covering roles across the full spectrum, including:
- Heads of Procurement and Chief Procurement Officers
- Senior Commercial, Contract, and Supplier Managers
- Category Managers and Supplier Relationship Managers
- Procurement Specialists, Advisors, and Analysts
- Commercial and Contract Leads for major programmes and projects
Areas of Expertise
- Our experience spans every aspect of the profession, including:
- Strategic and operational procurement
- Commercial management and contract negotiation
- Category management and supplier relationship management (SRM)
- Procurement policy, governance, and operating models
- Public sector procurement and All-of-Government (AoG) frameworks
- Sourcing strategy, tendering, and supplier selection
- Contract lifecycle management and performance assurance
- Risk, probity, and compliance in regulated environments
- Procurement systems, process improvement, and capability uplift
Committed to the Profession
We’re proud supporters of CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) and World Commerce & Contracting (WCC), and we actively participate in local procurement and commercial networks. Staying connected ensures we remain close to the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping procurement in Aotearoa.
We also support inclusive hiring practices, helping our clients build diverse, resilient teams that reflect the communities they serve.
Results that Matter
Success for us is measured by delivery outcomes, stakeholder satisfaction, retention, and long-term partnerships. Many of our client relationships span years, a reflection of trust, consistency, and value delivered.
Whether you’re building capability, expanding your team, or searching for the next leader to drive your commercial strategy, Momentum is here to help you find the right fit.
Momentum, specialising in Procurement, Commercial, and Contract Management recruitment across New Zealand for 30 years.
Our specialists
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1. CLIENT BRIEFING & MARKET RESEARCH
We build our understanding of your organisation and develop a complete overview of the role. We complete a thorough search of potential candidates, from within the Momenlum database and other sources.
2. ADVERTISING
We customise an advertising campaign for each of our clients that differs depending on their requirements. We utilise multiple job boards such as Seek and Linkedln, social media channels and platforms to build our long list.
3. SCREENING
From our applications list we screen the candidates with a 20-30 minute phone conversation to gauge communication style, relevant experience and organisational fit.
4. LONGLIST DISCUSSION
We present the 5 to 10 most suitable candidate's curriculum vitae and cover letter (if included), and discuss our conversations and their background with you to determine your preferences.
5. INTERNAL INTERVIEW
We invite the preferred candidates in for a full competency-based interview, helping us to realise a candidate's capability and expertise.
6. SHORTLIST PRESENTATION
Together with you, we agree and finalise the short list of candidates, and liaise with you to set up interviews.
7. PROBITY CHECKS
We complete full probity checks on all candidates that are moving forward in the process. This includes criminal, credit (if required) and qualification checks. We have a priority relationship with Ministry of Justice, meaning our criminal checks are returned within 2 to 3 days.
8. PSYCHOMETRIC ASSESSMENT
Recommended for senior leadership roles, ensuring well-rounded understanding of a candidate's abilities (before or after client interviews) and before reference checks because often these inform further interview and referee questions exploring key areas in more depth.
9. REFERENCE CHECKS
We typically complete two to three verbal reference checks on candidates to assist with the selection process. This can be tailored for specific role competencies or to probe any areas of interest or concern after the completion of Psychometric Assessment.
10. OFFER, NEGOTIATION & ONBOARDING
We present the offer and negotiate with the selected candidate.
