Commercial Manager - 2 Positions at Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections), Wellington (Te Whanganui a Tara) Join a dedicated team that actively manages technology vendor relationshipsBe part of a complex digital business operation in a multi-supplier environmentWork with and learn from a network of commercial and procurement professionalsAre you a great communicator with excellent interpersonal skills who understands how to balance business delivery with good vendor relationships? Are you looking to work in a dynamic, dedicated team whose work makes a real difference to communities across Aotearoa? Come and join us. Nga kawenga |About the role As a Commercial Manager in the Digital Vendor Management Office you will play a critical role in Ara Poutama Aotearoa's engagement with technology suppliers. You will build relationships with a set of technology providers to make the most of the value they can provide to the Department. The primary objective is to offer expertise in commercial matters throughout the entire lifecycle of digital products and services. This function is critical to the Department's day to day operations, and achievement of its strategic goals (Hokai Rangi ) and broader government objectives, in alignment with our shared values of inclusivity and collaboration. You will also use your commercial savvy and creativity to contribute to ongoing work to improve practices and processes. Ara Poutama Aotearoa's recurring spend on suppliers across a wide variety of categories is substantial, and our robust vendor management and procurement functions are designed to make a positive impact on our operations. This is a great opportunity to work with and learn from other vendor management professionals. To be successful in this role you will have: Successfully held a vendor management role in the public service or private sector with a technology orientation.Proven ability to build strong relationships across diverse groups, including service providers, team members, and other stakeholders.Energy and enthusiasm for collaborating with a team to improve the vendor management function.Demonstrated ability in recognising complex business/service delivery challenges, opportunities, and problems, and developing robust strategies to address them.Knowledge and experience of government procurement policies and processes would be an advantage.The midpoint of the salary range is $143,461 per annum and the full range(85%-120%) is $121,942 - $172,154 per annum.Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role. Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whanau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whanau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hokai Rangi ( ). We're also bringing in new ways of working to help us deliver Hokai Rangi, with a range of new roles being formed as part of The Pathway ForwardTe Ara Whakamua. It is an exciting time to join us, and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whanau. To apply, please submit atailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values. It is an exciting time to join us and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whanau. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered. Note to Recruitment Agencies: Unsolicited CVs will not be accepted, please do not contact the Hiring Manager directly, instead reach out to ****** Employer: Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website. #J-18808-Ljbffr
