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Helen

@h_hodgkinson

Strategist and Career Consultant

New Zealand
English
About me
I work across procurement, business processes, and professional development, helping bring structure and clarity to work that can become overcomplicated. My background includes corporate and public sector environments, with experience in procurement, supplier management, and reviewing CVs from a hiring perspective. I build practical tools, documents, and frameworks, with a structured, strategic approach, and provide straightforward guidance and mentoring where needed.... Read more

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Work experience

Head of Procurement Services

AA TRAILER RENTALS • Full-time

Jun 2024 - Present • 1 yr 11 mos

Lead procurement at a senior level, working directly with leadership to improve how decisions are made and how value is delivered. Built a procurement centre of excellence, simplified processes, and introduced tools to give teams clearer visibility and confidence in their decisions. I’m known for developing people, mentoring my team, lifting capability, and helping individuals' step into bigger roles with clarity and confidence.

Self_Employed

Strategist (Procurement & Marketing) | Career Consultant

Self Employed • Part-time

Apr 2016 - Present • 10 yrs 1 mo

I work with individuals and businesses to bring clarity to complex problems, whether that’s procurement strategy, career direction, or how people show up professionally. A core part of my work is helping people reposition themselves. I don’t just write Resumes, I cut through the noise, challenging where needed, and focusing on what actually shifts the outcome. Every CV I’ve worked on recently has led to a job offer on the first application. I am practical, direct and focused on what works.

Ministry_of Education of New Zealand

Procurement Manager - Strategic Initiatives and Infrastructure

Ministry of Education of New Zealand • Full-time

Jun 2020 - Jun 2024 • 4 yrs

Led national procurement initiatives and strategic programmes, partnering with senior leaders to deliver practical, high-impact outcomes. Strong focus on people, mentoring team members, supporting career progression, and building a high-performing, motivated team. Drove smarter ways of working through better reporting, clearer strategy, and simplifying complex processes so teams could focus on what matters.