Principal Advisor, Contracts
2 weeks ago
Help shape the future of education in New Zealand
**Help shape the future of Education**:
- We work to _**_shape _**_an _**_education _**_system that delivers _**_equitable_**_ and _**_excellent outcomes_**
Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our akonga in our education system.
**About this role | Mo tenei turanga**:
Principal Advisor Contracts-is a leader tasked with designing, managing, and evaluating a portfolio of contracts that recruit, retain, and train New Zealand's education workforce.
Collaborate with top-tier NGOs and providers to ensure every investment drives transformative initiatives in talent supply, growth, and retention.
Your strategic advice and expertise will forge critical partnerships with service providers and the Ministry, all while your keen eye for detail and risk management guarantees success. If you're ready to make every cent count toward a brighter educational future, we want to hear from you.
**For more details about the role, you can view the** job description here**.**
We also offer:
- Flexible working arrangements where everyone feels valued supported.
- The ability to purchase extra days leave.
- A range of employee network groups.
- An inclusive environment that encourages your personal cultural competency journey.
- Development and learning, including mentorship programmes and internal secondments.
- Wellness initiatives to support your overall health and wellbeing.
**About you | Mohou ake**:
We are looking for a strategic thinker, a relationship builder, and a mentor who can model good practices and uplift team contract management capability. You'll need to be able to influence senior stakeholders internally and externally, drive performance and be diligent with detail.
You will have responsibility for a diverse portfolio of critical contracts that support workforce development initaitves.
You will also offer:
- 5 years experience in a principal advisory role with experience in managing contract lifecycles
- Experience in successfully building and managing strategic supplier relationships.
- Experience working in a contract management role in a large and/or complex organisation
- Experience working in a commercial environment and a sound understanding of the Government rules of sourcing and the machinery of Government
- Familiarity with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements, as well as understanding of standard contractual terms and conditions to mitigate risk.
- Proven business acumen and good judgment applied in commercial management and procurement.
- The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.
We are a dedicated team that loves to learn and continuously improve our work. We work across a range of initiatives giving heaps of opportunity to learn, share knowledge and grow. We enjoy taking on challenges and make sure we celebrate our success together.
**About our group and team | Matau ropu ake**:
Te Pou Ohumahi | Education Workforce is working to enable a strong culturally competent education workforce that drives a world leading learner-focussed education system. In Workforce Experience and Delivery we work as a multi
- disciplinary team to provide the workforce with the services and support they need to thrive, enabling a focus on student success.
**Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mo tenei mahi?**:
If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the 'apply' button. In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values, or anything else you'd like to share. We're keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.
**Applications close Midnight - Monday, 17 March 2025.**
- We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know._
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