Senior Contract Manager

7 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

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 will have responsibility for a diverse portfolio of critical contracts that support workforce development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the design, management, and evaluation of 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.
  • Forge critical partnerships with service providers and the Ministry, all while ensuring risk management guarantees success.

Salary range: $118,371 - $143,760 per annum + 3% kiwi saver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

About You:

  • A senior professional with 5 years experience in a principal advisory role, managing contract lifecycles.
  • Experience in successfully building and managing strategic supplier relationships.
  • Proven business acumen and good judgment applied in commercial management and procurement.

We are a dedicated team that loves to learn and continuously improve our work. We enjoy taking on challenges and make sure we celebrate our success together.



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