Regional Contracts Assistant

1 month ago


Manawatu District ManawatuWanganui, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

About the Job
The Regional Contracts Assistants work alongside the Regional Contracts Manager to manage Provider relationships and provide specialised assistance in the end-to-end procurement and contract management process.In this role you will provide advice, information, and support to Ministry employees, enabling our clients to be assisted to access learning opportunities that will support them to overcome barriers, prepare for and move into a sustainable future.This is a pivotal role in the Contracts team and is responsible for writing contracts, managing finances (forecasts and processing invoices), analysing, and preparing reports for the Regional Contracts Manager.
About You
- We are looking for a highly organised person who learns quickly and pays attention to detail, while working under pressure.
- You will be a person who can establish strong and positive relationships with others and a person who uses their initiative and good judgement.
- You will have strong time management skills and be a person able to manage a project within specific parameters.
- You will have good negotiating and influencing skills while being able to act with empathy and compassion.
- We need someone who has a strong desire to help both our contracted training providers and our clients (Job Seekers), achieve their goals and aspirations so we maximise client outcomes and contract performance.
- To succeed in this role, you will be a person who can champion our providers to our wider team by promoting their programmes.
- You will have good analytical skills to review and monitor reports and ensure the wider contract deliverables are met.

**For this role, you will need**:

- Demonstrated relationship management skills across various stakeholder groups
- Effective planning and organisational skills while working to deadlines
- Meticulous attention to detail
- The ability to develop trust and credibility while handling confidential information
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Flexibility and a pragmatic approach
- Good judgement and situational awareness and the ability to identify risks and take appropriate actions

About UsHelping people, whānau, families and communities is at the centre of what we do.
The Ministry of Social Development works to contribute positively to the wellbeing of people today and into the future.
From the services we deliver to the policy advice we give; we strive to keep improving so we can help each generation of New Zealanders build the capabilities they need to contribute positively to society.

We Offer
- Regular coaching and career development opportunities
- Supportive team environment
- Full salary range is $75,943 - $91,931 per annum in line with skills and experience.

If you are looking for a job which absolutely makes a difference to individuals and communities as well as building your skills and developing a longer-term career, consider a change and think about becoming a Regional Contract Assistant, for Ministry of Social Development.

Position Description

**Salary range**: $75,943.00 - $91,931.00



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