Rachael Stevens

Rachael Stevens is an experienced procurement professional currently serving as Manager Procurement Support at Auckland Council since November 2025. Prior to this role, Rachael worked as Policy and Process Manager at Westpac New Zealand, where significant contributions included revising the outsourcing policy and updating travel, vehicle, and expense policies. At Auckland Transport, Rachael held various positions, culminating as Senior Procurement Specialist, where leadership of the Purchase to Pay Improvements project aimed at enhancing efficiency and user experience was pivotal. Rachael's earlier career included roles at Auckland Council, starting as Procurement Contracts Coordinator, and a background in freight coordination at Freightrite Limited. Rachael holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of Auckland and an Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations from CIPS.