Commercial Contract / Supplier Manager

Job Title

Commercial Contract / Supplier Manager

Role Type

Permanent, full‑time

Location

Wellington

Salary Band & Range

GSR D $100,934 - $129,804 depending on skills and experience

About the Role – Kōrero mō te Tūranga

This role offers a diverse range of work across MPI's portfolios, making every day interesting and impactful.

As a Commercial Contract / Supplier Manager, you'll support effective commercial management of important contracts and suppliers. You'll build trusted relationships, provide expert advice, and help ensure contracts deliver value and performance.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and managing contracts to ensure value for money and performance outcomes.
• Providing expert advice on supplier risks, issues, and performance.
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Leading contract reviews and streamlining contract‑related processes.
• Developing performance measures and driving continuous improvement.

About You – Mōu

You’ll bring a strong commercial lens and a passion for driving contract performance and value. You’re confident navigating challenging environments, building trust, and providing advice that leads to meaningful outcomes.

You love to pick up contracts which require attention and improvement, identifying gaps and risks, and creating a work plan to mitigate these. Your ability to analyse, communicate, and influence will be key to ensuring contracts deliver what MPI and New Zealand need.

You need to demonstrate :

About the Team – Mō tō mātou Rōpū

We are a close knit team based in the Wellington CBD, known for our depth of commercial expertise and collaborative approach. We are a strong, supportive team that values innovation, collaboration, and looking after our people. We encourage fresh thinking and regularly share ideas as new perspectives help us deliver critical outcomes for Aotearoa. We support each other, celebrate wins, and enjoy team activities like morning teas, lunches and afternoon quiz.

We work across the organisation to deliver high‑quality commercial advice and contract management. You'll be joining a team that values innovation, impact and continuous improvement. We work together, challenge respectfully, and support each other to grow and succeed. This is a great opportunity to contribute meaningfully while enjoying a dynamic and inclusive team environment.

About MPI – Mō Te Manatū Ahu Matua

We are passionate about growing prosperity in New Zealand's primary sectors while ensuring respect for Kaitiaki – guardianship of our natural resources.

Benefits of Working at MPI – Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua

Credit Check – Tirotiro nama

Please note, given this position is identified as carrying financial risk, the preferred candidate(s) will be required to satisfactorily pass a credit check.

Are you ready to make a difference?

We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapū, whānau and hāpori. We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and identities. As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatū Ahu Matua Ministry for Primary Industries a great place to work for all.

In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values; your interest and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce.

Applications closing at

11.59pm 4 November 2025

Contact

If you have any questions about the role, please email

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