Senior Contract Manager - Business Partner at Land Information New Zealand, Wellington Senior opportunity available in our Contract Management team to support Crown Property.Extract maximum value from our agreements, great growth opportunity for the right individual.Small team, big impact in a flexible working environment, that know how to have fun.The Crown Property group is responsible for managing around 2 million hectares of Crown land and waterways across New Zealand including surplus crown assets, commercial and residential properties, pastoral leases and forestry licences. We administer the Treaty Settlements Landbank, acquisitions and disposals, biosecurity, and Crown Forest licenses. We provide leadership and direction for LINZ administered Crown land, looking for opportunities to maximise these assets for the benefit of New Zealanders.We are seeking to appoint a Senior Contract Manager to partner, to work across all of Crown Property to provide contract management, advice, support and specialised knowledge to our property management teams and to the delivery of Crown Property objectives and work programmes.This role is pivotal in managing commercial issues and providing advice on key contracts. The successful candidate will be experienced across a number of contractual arrangements including master services agreements, facilities maintenance, consultancy engagements, construction/infrastructure contracts, Government Model Contracts (GMC), funding agreements and memorandums of understanding (MoU); with a proven track record in interpreting and managing contracts. You will have a good understanding of health and safety from the experience gained in your career.You will be responsible for working across Crown Property to coach, mentor and influence, and provide relevant support whilst identifying areas for development and continuous improvement of tools and templates.You will be involved in managing a number of relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and relevant suppliers to support successful outcomes, you will ensure the delivery to agreed performance and quality standards. You will also support the Principal Contract Manager to manage strategic, high value and high-risk contracts.To be successful in this role you will need to be able to work independently in an agile manner, have a high attention to detail, excellent communication skills execute at pace, be a quick learner, have a great work ethic and a good sense of humour.This role will provide exposure to a diverse range of contracts and subject matters working closely with a range of subject matter experts. You will get the opportunity to develop your skills and experience working closely with a dynamic Principal Contract Manager as well as a range of experienced leaders. Your voice can be part of the decision-making process that supports the delivery of tangible outcomes for New Zealand and all its inhabitants.5+ years' experience managing relationships at different levels with a variety of key stakeholders, ideally with experience from both client and contractor perspectives.Strong understanding of contract management within the public sector and government procurement rules.Experience in contract negotiation, implementation, governance, and performance management, ideally with infrastructure and/or construction experience.Excellent oral and written communication skills for a variety of audiences, and ability to produce high quality documentation clearly, articulately, and succinctly.Be experienced in and enjoy mentoring and influencing others.Experience compiling, reviewing, and managing the following contract types will be viewed favourably: New Zealand Standard contracts (e.g. NZS3910), funding/grant agreements, MOU's, Condition of Contract for Consultancy Services (CCCS), all of Government panels, and government model contracts.Qualifications that are a 'nice to have' might be:Construction or property degree and/ or relevant real life contract management experience,Preference for CIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply) qualified or equivalent,The annual salary range for this role is: $102,000 – $120,000 dependant on skills and experience.Interesting work which impacts Aotearoa as we care for whenua, moana and arawai.Eye & ear care reimbursementsReduced Health Insurance PremiumsDiverse groups and networksIf eligible for paid parental leave, you will be entitled to a top up payment for the first 18 weeks of the 26 weeks.A minimum of four weeks and three days annual leaveToitu Te Whenua plays a vital role in understanding, developing, and caring for New Zealand's whenua, moana and arawai (land, sea and waterways). Whether you're developing our products and services to support our customers, managing the Crown estate, engaging with our iwi partners, or helping us be an effective regulator, your contribution can make a difference. Our mahi helps New Zealanders have confidence that the development of our land, communities and country is being planned from an informed and expert position that balances environmental, social, cultural, and economic considerations. Now and for future generations.Our Kia Toipoto Intentions - Public Service Gender, Maori, Pacific and Ethnic Pay Gap Action PlanToituTe Whenua is a diverse team of individuals with different experience and perspectives. This drives our culture and high performance. We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential. As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value difference and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not. As an organisation we embrace diversity, encourage work life balance and have a flexible approach to the way we work which means you will quickly feel connected and valued.Tono mai -How to ApplyIf you're eyeing up this role and believe you've got what it takes, please apply, or get in touch with the team.To apply, please click "Apply Online." You'll be taken through to our Toitu Te Whenua Careers Centre where you'll be able to review further information about the responsibilities and accountabilities of this role in the Position Description. You'll be able to complete your online application form and upload a copy of your CV/Cover Letter.Please note, while applications close Thursday 23 May , we may be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted via our on-line process. You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be eligible for this position.You may notice that the Position Description title for this role (Business Partner – Level Rua/2) doesn't match the advertised title. At Toitu Te Whenua we design our roles around shared capabilities (rather than focusing on tasks). This means our position descriptions are broad, one position description can cover many roles, this is known as Broad Based Role (BBR). Using BBR allows us to be responsive to our customers and to strengthen the connections across our organisation. It also gives us the flexibility to provide wider opportunities to our people, to further their careers.If you have any questions about this role or working at Toitu Te Whenua, please ****** and our Recruitment Team will be in touch with you.Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.#J-18808-Ljbffr
