Senior Contract Manager

## Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this role

• Job title :
• Senior Contract Manager
• Role type
• : Permanent, full-time
• Location
• : Wellington
• Salary band & range
• : General Salary Range C : $119,376 to $153,670 depending on skills and experience
• About the Role - Korero mo te Turanga
• This senior level role sits within our central Procurement & Commercial Management team and leads the management of a diverse range of complex ICT contracts that are strategically important to the delivery of MPI's core objectives.You'll operate with a high degree of autonomy and will play a key role in ensuring commercial arrangements deliver value, performance, and align with organisational goals.We are looking for someone who brings deep contract management expertise, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and a strategic mindset.

You'll be a trusted adviser across the organisation, helping to uplift commercial capability and drive continuous improvement.This is a great opportunity to work at the heart of commercial delivery, influence outcomes, and mentoring others in a collaborative, high-performing team.Our work is varied and interesting, reflecting MPI's diverse responsibilities and impact across Aotearoa.Key responsibilities include :

You're confident navigating complex negotiations and managing supplier relationships.

You'll be a strategic thinker and a trusted adviser to senior leaders, providing expert commercial insights that influence key decisions.You're confident building relationships across all levels, internally and externally, with resilience and strong communication skills.

You ask thoughtful questions, challenge constructively, and bring people onside even in complex or resistant environments.

You bring broad commercial experience, can evidence your advice, and work collaboratively to navigate complexity and deliver outcomes.

You'll play a key role in building commercial capability across the organisation by mentoring and supporting colleagues, promoting best practice, and contributing to a culture of excellence.You will bring :

We offer a breadth of development and learning opportunities and will welcome an application if you think you could make a great fit.

We support each other, celebrate wins, and enjoy team activities like team 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.

As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatu 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.To view the position description and / or apply online, please click "APPLY FOR THIS JOB" or visit the .

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