Contract Manager - Co-Funding

* Support our work to improve how businesses use energy * Great opportunity for an experienced contract manager * Full time permanent role, could be based in Wellington/Auckland/Christchurch He angitutanga | The opportunity We're looking for an experienced contract manager to work on a portfolio of co-funded projects for businesses that relate to EECA's key focus areas of energy efficiency first, empowering energy users, and accelerating renewable energy. The work includes working with recipients of co-funding along with managing and tracking milestones for funded projects. He korero mou | About you To be successful in this role, you'll have: * Strong stakeholder management skills, with a proven background in business focussed government funding programmes and processes * Experience with contract negotiation and drafting of contract schedules * Strong commercial acumen and understanding of business issues to successfully manage a portfolio of contracts * Understanding of energy use and efficiency opportunities * A tertiary qualification in a relevant field or equivalent experience * Excellent communication and facilitation skills Experience in the energy sector is preferable. Nga ahuatanga kei a matou | What we offer An important opportunity to join a government agency with a strong focus on delivery, to do meaningful work with motivated people that has a tangible impact on the lives of New Zealanders. * Free medical insurance through Southern Cross * Access to a well-utilised social club * An excellent working environment – with a dynamic work culture. Mo matou | About us We are Te Tari Tiaki Pungao – Guardian of the energy. This means we have a responsibility to ensure that all of New Zealand recognises that the energy we save now will be an asset to our future, in a multitude of ways. Our desired outcome is that energy users save energy, money and reduce emissions; and that energy productivity and resilience improves. You can read more about what who we are at Who we are - About EECA | EECA Tono inaianei | Apply now Please find a link to the job description here: Contract Manager - co-funding | EECA All applications must be sent by email, and include a CV and Cover Letter to Caishar Haribhai-Thompson at ******, Applications Close: 11.59pm on Tuesday 13 August 2024. Please note: We will be reviewing applications after the closing date and will be in touch as early as possible about status of your application.