Chief Advisor, Contracts
Core
Provide strategic leadership for a portfolio of contracts supporting the growth, retention, and development of New Zealand's Education Workforce.
Role type
Senior IC Chief Advisor (Contracts & Commercial Strategy)
Builds
Strategic contract management capability and frameworks for the Education Workforce team
Domain
Public Sector / Education / Contract Management
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Complex contract management, commercial risk assessment, strategic negotiation, stakeholder engagement, team mentoring, change leadership, governance compliance, Māori-Crown relationship building
Preferred skills
Contract management qualification, experience in government processes
Responsibilities
Lead design, negotiation, implementation, and ongoing management of high-value contracts; mentor team members to improve contract management frameworks; provide strategic advice to senior leaders; manage commercial risk and deliver value for money.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
