Senior Contract & Relationship Manager

New Zealand Post

  • Auckland
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
Working as part of a collaborative teams, you'll be one of a two Senior Contract & Relationship Managers, where you'll take ownership of contract and relationship management activities.Each Manager has their own portfolio of contracts and relationships that they manage, enabling you to have a deep understanding of the terms of contracts, the scope of work, key stakeholders, and the dynamics of relationships with vendors and supply partners.You'll contribute to strategic-level governance forums, provide input into contract negotiation and the execution of future outsourcing initiatives and projects. Relationship management is crucial to your success in this role, so you'll work in close collaboration and participate in cross-functional teams with internal stakeholders, as well as with NZ Post vendors. The team operates with a proactive approach which helps to facilitate open and transparent communication and fosters positive relationships, encourages collaboration, and helps in resolving conflict or issues that may arise during the contract management phase of the procurement lifecycle.Mōu - About youYou'll be experienced in the world of contract and relationship management, and used to working in large, complex organisation with high spend. You'll understand the value of building and partnering with suppliers and internal stakeholders.This means you'll be a dab hand at contract negotiations, vendor management, 3rd party contracts and contract law. You'll bring a fresh perspective to the team, but also understand that things are the way they are for reason but doesn't mean you can't ask why and seek to improve things.You'll be considered a thought leader for all contract types, including variations and vendor risk management and bring your best practice knowledge and commercial acumen to the team.Ideally you'll combine this with having up-to-date knowledge of the global Transport and Fleet landscape, services offered, and pricing and also being a member of APICS/ NZPICs (Association for Operations and Supply Chain Professionals).It also goes without saying, but we'll say it anyway, your communication skills will be top notch too.Mō te Tukurau Aotearoa - About NZ PostNZ Post is an iconic organisation with a rich history and bright future. We're in the midst of transformational change as we disrupt our industry on our quest to be the #1 delivery partner for e-commerce. It's an exciting time to join.He Aha Te Pai - What you'll love about us!Alongside the opportunity to work with a team passionate about delivering, our permanent employees enjoy a wide variety of benefits including:
  • Free onsite secure parking
  • Access to discounted health insurance plans for you and your family
  • Special rates on fantastic holiday home accommodation around New Zealand
  • Retail shopping discounts with our partners
  • An Employee Assistance programme to support you when you need it
  • Plus more!!
Hiahia? - Interested? Come and join the whanau!Bring your passion for contract and relationship management to the team at NZ Post. If this sounds like your next career move, apply today, or to find out the full requirements of the role please download the JD available via the NZ Post website. If you require additional information, contact the talent team atApplications for this position close on 7 September 2025Due to the fast-paced nature of NZ Post, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don't delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible.All applicants will also be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand. Appointees will be subject to a security and credit check and may be required to undertake a drug test.If you're interested in a role, please apply directly through our online portal. Our team of experienced in-house recruiters is the glue between our business and finding the right person for the role and we therefore won't consider candidates through agencies (unless previously arranged).There's something really special about being part of the team here at NZ Post - Tukurau Aotearoa, who we are and what we stand for is grounded in .We are proud to be Rainbow Tick certified and recognise the diversity and uniqueness of our workforce and reaffirm our commitment to create a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.This is where you'll find information about our current career opportunities. To search for a specific position or occupation, use the Categories option below.Browse JobsPosition Type:Category:Job Title:Keywords:Location:Residency:an Australian or New Zealand Work Visa, Permanent Residency Status, or CitizenshipDate Advertised:Job Reference:If unknown leave blank×Search TipsThe easiest way to use the Job Search is to enter one or more words as Keywords and the Job Search will find jobs with any of your keywords in the skills, position title or location. However, the job search has more advanced searching capabilities that allows you to include, exclude or even match words together.What is a "key" word?A keyword is any word you wish to pinpoint in your search. It may be a skill you have, a company you wish to work for, or the name of a particular project you want to look for.Spaces and Case SensitiveLeave one space only between words and do not include commas (,). The search field is not case sensitive.
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