Kia ora, I'm Jo

I have a background in both bidding for government work and running procurement processes - I've been on both sides of the fence, and know the challenges that government procurement brings to the small business.

I have worked in New Zealand government agencies for thirteen years, with experience at the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Social Development, Oranga Tamariki and Ministry of Justice. I have run procurement processes for a diverse range of requirements, including IT, professional services, furniture and social services.

Before I moved to New Zealand, I worked in a UK IT business, responding to government tenders, so I also understand the frustrations from the other side of the fence.

I completed my learning pathway through the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply qualifications, finishing the Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply in 2014. I became a Fellow (FCIPS) in 2018.

I have trained other government procurement professionals through the Demystifying Procurement course, and supported and mentored CIPS students. In 2018, I wrote textbooks for the updated CIPS curriculum.

I am a tutor for the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), delivering training for procurement professionals. For more information on CIPS and the training on offer, go to https://www.cips.org or please email corporate.solutions@cipsa.com.au.