Manager, Commercial and Contracts

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Manager, Commercial and Contracts

Experienced and inspiring people leader with a strong operational background

New role to lead and develop the 'engine room' of our delivery function

Full time role based in Wellington or Auckland

Mō te tūnga | About the role

As Manager, Commercial and Contracts, you will lead a team to implement and develop fit-for-purpose and legally sound commercial and contractual approaches in support of housing programmes, products, and tools.

You will lead key system improvements, as well as drive efficiencies within current delivery on a broad range of outcomes across the housing spectrum. You will develop and embed new practices to ensure your people are working effectively, specifically leading in a matrixed management environment, to deliver your team's expertise and resources across the group.

This is a newly created management role where you will have five direct reports, who each lead teams across commercial development, contract management and compliance areas.

As an effective manager you will:

drive good practice on housing solution development including commercial negotiation, and structuring contract development practices

ensure sound investment decision-making processes and investment approval processes

garner a high level of partner performance through engagement and contract management processes that deliver against targeted outputs and outcomes

build and develop a new compliance and support team function

develop strong connections across the group to best manage people and workflow

ensure connection between on-the-ground activity and feeding into the development of national strategies, plans and settings.

You will ensure your team is able to effectively advise and use their expertise across our group to develop mixed housing solutions within our place-based delivery approach. This will mean ensuring the right people are working on the right deals in a flexible, responsive and inter-connected manner.

You will work closely with our newly established national settings team, most specifically around investment decision making processes, ensuring the development of good practice, feedback loops and putting investment and procurement advice into practice.

You will support the GM, Programmes and Contracts by providing visibility and solutions on issues and confidence around sound judgement. You will develop strong relationships and a shared work programme approach with the three other managers in the Programmes and Contracts team and across the group.

This role is in the Programmes and Contracts team, within HUD's Delivery group.

The salary range for this role is $155,346 - $219,312 + 3% Kiwisaver contribution.

Ō wheako, ō pukenga | About you

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate excellent people leadership and experience in optimising workflow. You will have a strong background in commercial practices including contract management with a practical and operational background. You will have sound investment instincts, practical skills in making the complex simple, and a desire to improve systems and practices.

Ideally your skills and experience will include:

A practical and solutions focused approach

An understanding of government, particularly as it relates to housing

A track record of providing sound, trusted advice to senior leaders

Demonstrated leadership experience, particularly in developing capability and ensuring pace of delivery while leading on improvement programmes.


Mō mātou | About us

Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga reflects the intention of 'the foundation for a treasured home'. The name comes from the Māori whakatauki (proverb) 'he kurakāinga e hokia, he kuratangata e kore e hokia', - 'a treasured home will endure, not so a treasured person'. It carries with it a strong connection to our purpose: he kāingaora, he haporiora - thriving communities where everyone has a place to call home. The importance of ensuring the wellbeing of people within the home, and our connection with the land - acknowledges the generations of people who have always called this place 'home' - and affirms our commitment to delivering for future generations of New Zealanders.

Ngā painga | What we offer

-Engaging employee-led people networks that celebrate diversity, provide safe spaces, and encourage thought-leadership

-Locations either close to the railway station in Wellington or central Auckland - both modern office spaces and using cloud -based technology that allows for joined up, cohesive collaboration

-Wellbeing initiatives, tools and courses, and a discounted health insurance scheme

-Open minds - we aren't afraid of change and encourage fresh approaches and ideas from people who want to make a difference

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please click on the APPLY button to be directed to the application page, from here you can upload your CV and cover letter.

Please note, while applications close on Wednesday 29 January 2025 we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.

Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted via our on-line process. You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be eligible for this position.'

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