Global Property Contracts Lead

Mfat; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 109,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) in Wellington, NZ, is seeking a Contract Manager to lead supplier relationships and commercial decisions across a global property portfolio. You will balance commercial rigour with relationship management, ensuring high-performing contracts and risk mitigation across multiple providers and jurisdictions.

The role requires governance expertise, negotiation skills, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience managing contracts, suppliers or commercial arrangements in complex organisations.
• Strong commercial judgement and experience improving supplier performance and outcomes.
• Proven ability to manage risk, negotiate effectively and influence stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of contract governance, procurement and compliance principles.
• Excellent relationship management skills across diverse stakeholders and environments.

Responsibilities

• Build productive supplier and stakeholder relationships across MFAT's global property portfolio.
• Monitor contract performance and service outcomes, identifying opportunities to improve value, quality and consistency.
• Manage commercial, contractual and operational risks across multiple providers and jurisdictions.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial judgement

Supplier performance

Risk management

Contract governance

Relationship management

Job description

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) in Wellington, NZ, is seeking a Contract Manager to lead supplier relationships and commercial decisions across a global property portfolio. You will balance commercial rigour with relationship management, ensuring high-performing contracts and risk mitigation across multiple providers and jurisdictions.

The role requires governance expertise, negotiation skills, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in service delivery.