Strategic Contracts Leader - Education Workforce

Kumara Vine; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 121,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Education, Te Pou Ohumahi Mātauranga | Education Workforce, is seeking a Manager, Contracts to lead the contract management function and provide expert commercial advice across a portfolio of significant contracts. You will drive governance, performance monitoring, and supplier relationships to maximise value for money and outcomes for learners and staff.

We require a proven people leader with strong commercial acumen, capable of advising senior stakeholders, navigating complex

Qualifications

• Experience leading specialist teams and coaching.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to advise senior stakeholders.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the contract management function.
• Oversee a portfolio of high-value contracts across the education workforce.
• Govern, design, and manage contracts to maximise value for money and minimise risk.
• Lead performance monitoring and reporting to inform decision-making.

Skills

People leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Education

Contract management qualification

Public sector contract experience

Job description

The Ministry of Education, Te Pou Ohumahi Mātauranga | Education Workforce, is seeking a Manager, Contracts to lead the contract management function and provide expert commercial advice across a portfolio of significant contracts. You will drive governance, performance monitoring, and supplier relationships to maximise value for money and outcomes for learners and staff.

We require a proven people leader with strong commercial acumen, capable of advising senior stakeholders, navigating complex