Full Job Description Seeking an experienced people leader with exceptional commercial nous Strategically charged leadership role - varied, interesting and high-profile work Flexible, friendly, and high performing work environment Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity As our new Contract Manager - Digital, you will lead and manage the team responsible for the lifecycle of multiple supply agreements and contracts for NZTA Waka Kotahi's Digital Group, taking direct responsibility for the management of strategic and business critical supplier agreements. In your new role, you will be responsible for ensuring that the specified requirements in contracts and agreements are delivered, ensuring that the contract terms, conditions and key performance indicators are met for agreements within the business group. This newly created position will ensure that there is necessary contract monitoring in place and that risks and issues during the delivery of the contract are managed. In this highly collaborative role, you will partner with our Procurement team, and work closely with our Performance and Compliance function, and Service Delivery teams, utilising your knowledge and understanding of software licensing, cost management, asset management and vendor performance. Leveraging your continuous improvement focus, you will always be on the lookout for further opportunities to drive strategic commercial realignment across Digital and support the build out of our commercial capability and function. This will include how we standardise our offerings and procurement processes for roading technology and supporting infrastructure. Click here to review the full position description. He aha te take e uru ai koe ki a matou? | So, why join us? Our people are proud to be part of creating a better New Zealand. We're searching for candidates who share our passion for people, communities, and the environment - and who are ready to contribute their unique skills to shape a better future. At NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi you'll be part of an organisation where the different backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people are celebrated. We want you to feel like you belong here - valued, respected, and empowered to bring your whole self to work. From five weeks annual leave through to Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance for our permanent employees - you will be well looked after here. Our benefits are designed to support our people and provide a happy, healthy and high-performing environment. We embrace flexibility and take a principle-based approach that enables our people and their People Leaders to discuss and agree the arrangements that work best for the individual, the team, and the organisation. And whether it's on-the-job experience, signing up to a course, coaching opportunities, or secondments to other roles within NZTA - you can build a varied and successful career with us and grow your potential. O Pumanawa I What we're looking for Our ideal candidate will have some or all of the following (but don't worry if you don't tick every box). Relevant commercial or contract management experience with high value contracts Experience in the public sector context and working knowledge of New Zealand Government procurement policy and DIA digital policy and processes Detailed knowledge and practical experience in the development of effective KPIs and providing contract management advice to business stakeholders Excellent relationship building and influencing skills, with a high level of expertise in managing diverse internal and external relationships Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to see the big picture A tertiary qualification in a related discipline or equivalent experience, with CIPS or related professional industry membership preferred Ko wai matou | About us Te Aukaha | Digital strengthens Waka Kotahi through supporting our people and delivering future-focussed solutions. We enable digital change and provide quality data, information and security services. The Digital group implements, supports and maintains digital capability for Waka Kotahi. Our teams design and deliver new digital initiatives that use data and information smartly so we can keep pace with digital change in all areas of the land transport system. In addition, our teams look after the digital needs of Waka Kotahi employees to perform their functions and manage information effectively and efficiently, and in accordance with all legislative and Government requirements. Apply today - upload your CV and cover letter via the link below. Ra Katinga | Applications close: 24 October 2024 For further information, email: ****** To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand. NZTA| Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process. Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.
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