Education Contract Management Practice Lead

Ministry of Education; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 146,000; Full time

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Job summary

The Ministry of Education in Wellington is seeking a Practice Lead - Contract Management to strengthen capability and performance across the organisation. You will act as the centre of expertise for contract management, guiding frameworks, standards, tools and guidance to lift capability and governance.

You will establish performance measures, lead improvement initiatives and provide specialist advice on complex contract matters, working with contract managers, commercial leaders and business

Qualifications

• Significant experience in contract management, commercial management or procurement environments.
• Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management, supplier performance management and governance practices.
• Experience developing frameworks, standards, tools and capability programmes.
• Ability to analyse contract performance information and identify improvement opportunities.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of the ministry's contract management framework, standards, tools and guidance.
• Lift capability, strengthen contract management practice and improve supplier performance.
• Establish performance measurement frameworks and provide specialist advice on complex matters.

Skills

Contract management

Governance

Commercial management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

The Ministry of Education in Wellington is seeking a Practice Lead - Contract Management to strengthen capability and performance across the organisation. You will act as the centre of expertise for contract management, guiding frameworks, standards, tools and guidance to lift capability and governance.

You will establish performance measures, lead improvement initiatives and provide specialist advice on complex contract matters, working with contract managers, commercial leaders and business