Commercial Contract / Supplier Manager

Job Description

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 - Korero mo te Turanga

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.

You'll be responsible for :

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 - Mou

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 picking up contracts that 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'll need to demonstrate :

experience managing complex commercial supplier relationships

uplifting organisational performance through enhanced commercial and financial management practices

strong skills in contract negotiation and performance monitoring

an ability to build credible relationships and influence

strong written and oral communication as well as presentation skills

a relevant tertiary qualification or professional certification (e.g. MCIPS, WorldCC), or equivalent experience

a sound understanding of commercial law

You do not need to meet all of the role requirements to apply.

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

About the Team - Mo to matou Ropu

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 - Mo Te Manatu 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 - Nga hua o te mahi i te Manatu Ahu Matua

Additional MPI leave days

Annual Wellness payment

Bi-annual paid eye test and contribution to the costs of corrective lenses / frames

For more details, visit MPI benefits page.

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?

• Kua rite koe mo tenei mahi whaitake?

We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapu, whanau and hapori.

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 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.

Applications

To view the position description and / or apply online, please click "APPLY FOR THIS JOB" or visit the MPI Careers Site.

To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.

Applications close at

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