Waikato Regional Contract & Partnerships Lead

New Zealand Post Group; Waikato; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance

Special rates on holiday home stays

Retail discounts with partners

Employee Assistance programme

Plus more!!

Job summary

New Zealand Post Group in Hamilton, Waikato region, is seeking a Regional Contract Specialist to support our Strategic Contracts & Relationships team. You will build trusted partnerships with delivery partners, lead contract reviews and negotiations, and ensure commercial performance across the region.

Based on the road and in the field, you’ll travel regularly and collaborate with delivery partners and service teams.

Qualifications

• Experience managing service providers, contractors or commercial partners.
• Strong contract management and negotiation experience.
• Commercial acumen with strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Experience operating in logistic/supply chain environments with stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly across the region.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with delivery partners across the region.
• Lead contract reviews, variations, negotiations and commercial discussions.
• Provide advice and support on contractual matters and partner performance.
• Partner with operational teams to support service improvements and optimise outcomes.
• Manage contract compliance, disputes and non-compliance investigations where required.
• Use commercial and operational insights to identify risks, opportunities and areas for improvement.

Skills

Relationship management

Contract negotiations

Commercial acumen

Analytical decision-making

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Travel willingness

Job description

New Zealand Post Group in Hamilton, Waikato region, is seeking a Regional Contract Specialist to support our Strategic Contracts & Relationships team. You will build trusted partnerships with delivery partners, lead contract reviews and negotiations, and ensure commercial performance across the region.

Based on the road and in the field, you’ll travel regularly and collaborate with delivery partners and service teams.