Job Opportunities in New Zealand
October 15, 2024
New Zealand Government
Wellington City
FULL TIME
Supplier Relationship Manager - Wellington
About us
The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. We're in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.
We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.
As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.
IST Supplier Relationship Manager
MSD is looking to uplift its supplier management capability and maturity, and as one of our new IST Supplier Relationship Managers, you will lead key commercial engagements with our suppliers and support the design and implementation of best practice commercial management across significant contracts/projects/programmes.
About the Role
Reporting to our GM Technology Supplier Relationships, you will provide commercial oversight and direction, and guide complex negotiations while ensuring alignment with MSD's values and strategic goals. Key responsibilities include relationship management, stakeholder management, supplier governance, commercial direction, risk management and supporting the uplift required to embed good commercial practices and ongoing operational efficiency across our IST ecosystem.
About You
We are looking for a proactive and forward-thinker, a natural influencer with commercial acumen who can deliver and manage large scale, multi-faceted ICT contracts. You will be eager to use your expertise to enable predictability, reliability, transparency, and accountability in implementing contracting and procurement strategies.
We want to hear from you if you have:
Position Description
How to apply
To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.
Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.
All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at jobs@msd.govt.nz
Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your my HR portal at work. This will ensure that your my HR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.
Closing date: Monday, 28 October 2024
Joining us
Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents. We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Māori, Hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.
MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.
The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. We're in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.
We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.
As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.
IST Supplier Relationship Manager
- 2 x new Permanent, full-time roles
- Wellington CBD based
MSD is looking to uplift its supplier management capability and maturity, and as one of our new IST Supplier Relationship Managers, you will lead key commercial engagements with our suppliers and support the design and implementation of best practice commercial management across significant contracts/projects/programmes.
About the Role
Reporting to our GM Technology Supplier Relationships, you will provide commercial oversight and direction, and guide complex negotiations while ensuring alignment with MSD's values and strategic goals. Key responsibilities include relationship management, stakeholder management, supplier governance, commercial direction, risk management and supporting the uplift required to embed good commercial practices and ongoing operational efficiency across our IST ecosystem.
About You
We are looking for a proactive and forward-thinker, a natural influencer with commercial acumen who can deliver and manage large scale, multi-faceted ICT contracts. You will be eager to use your expertise to enable predictability, reliability, transparency, and accountability in implementing contracting and procurement strategies.
We want to hear from you if you have:
- Excellent relationship building and influencing skills, with a high level of expertise in managing diverse internal and external relationships
- Significant experience constructing and negotiating complex, high-value ICT contracts
- Qualification in Commercial, Law or equivalent work experience
- Experience in both public sector and a private context, with a working knowledge of New Zealand Government procurement policy and DIA digital policy and processes
- Experience leading the commercial aspects of large-scale IT Projects / Programmes / Transformation
- Ability to coach and mentor others in good commercial/contract management
- Strong stakeholder management coupled with robust negotiation skills
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to see the big picture
Position Description
http://www.msd.govt.nz/hr/documents/position-descriptions/dce-transformation/improvement-systems-and-technology/supplier-relationship-manager.docx
Salary range: Starting salary will be circa $160k - $180k per annum
Salary range: Starting salary will be circa $160k - $180k per annum
To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.
Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.
All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at jobs@msd.govt.nz
Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your my HR portal at work. This will ensure that your my HR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.
Closing date: Monday, 28 October 2024
Joining us
Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents. We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Māori, Hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.
MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.
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