Global Property Contracts Lead — Supplier Partnerships

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 109,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rainbow Tick accreditation

Flexible work options

Job summary

New Zealand Government is seeking a commercially astute Contract Manager to oversee MFAT's global property portfolio. You will manage supplier relationships and contract performance across multiple providers and jurisdictions from our Wellington base.

The role balances commercial rigour with relationship management to resolve issues, improve performance, and deliver value. A NZ citizen with top secret clearance eligibility is preferred.

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.
• Understanding of contract governance, procurement and compliance principles.

Responsibilities

• Build productive supplier and stakeholder relationships that strengthen service delivery 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.
• Provide commercial advice and contract management expertise to drive portfolio planning and decision-making.
• Strengthen contract governance, compliance and partnership practices to achieve sustainable long-term outcomes.

Skills

Contract management

Supplier management

Commercial judgement

Risk management

Governance

Procurement

Compliance

Relationship management

Job description

New Zealand Government is seeking a commercially astute Contract Manager to oversee MFAT's global property portfolio. You will manage supplier relationships and contract performance across multiple providers and jurisdictions from our Wellington base.

The role balances commercial rigour with relationship management to resolve issues, improve performance, and deliver value. A NZ citizen with top secret clearance eligibility is preferred.