Senior/contract Manager

**Closing date**: 28 Sep 2025 09:00 **| Work Type**: Permanent full-time **| Salary range**:91,814-124,220 (Snr CM)

**About Te Pātaka Whaioranga Pharmac | Ētahi kōrero mō Te Pātaka Whaioranga**

At Pharmac | Te Pātaka Whaioranga we endeavour to deliver the best health outcomes for all New Zealanders through investment in medicines and medical devices.

We are a close-knit whānau with around 190 staff. We take pride in what we do, work hard, and have fun along the way.

Ngā uruatanga, our values, ground our behaviour and guide our thinking:
**Whakarongo**:

- we listen with intent and empathy to understand

**Tūhono**:

- we connect with people, communities, the health system and each other

**Wānanga**:

- we draw on evidence and people's experiences to improve

**Māia**:

- we challenge ourselves

**Kaitiakitanga**:

- we safeguard wellbeing for New Zealanders, now and for the future

**About the Role | Mō tēnei tūranga**

We are seeking a Contract Manager, with a preference for someone who is experienced in contract management and can operate at a senior level.

The Contract Manager position plays a key role in managing relationships with an assigned portfolio of pharmaceutical suppliers which Pharmac has contracts with. This role analyses contracts, monitors contract compliance, contract events, and database management. Seniors in the team also take on a coaching and mentoring role and will look after the more complex contracts.

This role plays a critical role in managing potential supply issues and supporting the development of strategies to mitigate risk and limit the impact of supply issues.

**About you? | Mōhou ake**

Are you ready to make a difference and motivated by enhancing the quality of life of all New Zealanders? Are you solution focused and comfortable working in a fluid and sometimes unpredictable environment?
- Extensive experience in contract management and managing supplier relationships
- Experience in analysing data and reporting on contract performance
- Strong communication skills, including excellent relationship management skills.
- Experience in mentoring and supporting staff.
- A willingness to learn about medicines, vaccines, and Pharmac.
- An ability to manage and monitor multiple priorities and the ability to anticipate needs.
- Experienced in logistics and supply chain systems.

**Ko wai koe? | Who are you?**

**Joining Pharmac | Te Pātaka Whaioranga**

We are a whānau centered organisation and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work life balance. To support our staff and their families we offer:

- Five weeks annual leave
- Additional paid leave for our end of year close-down period
- An annual $500 hauora payment for eligible staff
- Health Insurance corporate discount with Southern Cross
- Paid Parental Leave support in addition to minimum legislative requirements.
- Flexible working - work from home up to two days per week.

At Pharmac we welcome all staff with a mihi whakatau during their two months. For Māori staff, we offer mihi whakatau on your first day, where your whānau and manuhiri are welcome to attend. As you come through our waharoa, you will be welcomed into our growing support network - Māori Caucus.

We strive to represent Aotearoa New Zealand and the diverse communities we serve. We are committed to championing workplace inclusion and acknowledge that in order to do their best work, we must foster an environment where people are comfortable to be themselves and work in a way that best suits their individual needs.

**Job details**:

- Reference #
- 15123
- Posted on
- 12 Sep 2025
- Closes on
- 28 Sep 2025 09:00
- Expertise
- Procurement
- Job level(s)
- Experienced
- Work type(s)
- Permanent full-time