- Be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation, integrity, and impact.
- Two year long Fixed Term position in the Contracts and Relationships team.
- Based in our newly refurbished National Office in Wellington's CBD.
Mo te tunga | About the role
As the Contract Manager - Waste Management and Minimisation Syndicate, you'll lead the management and ongoing development of our syndicated waste management panel agreement that supports multiple government agencies. This is a rare opportunity to drive large-scale environmental outcomes while applying best practice in contract and supplier relationship management.
In this high-impact role, you'll be the central point of contact for contracted suppliers, participating agencies, industry partners, and internal stakeholders, ensuring waste services are delivered efficiently, sustainably, and in alignment with national and departmental priorities.
If you're passionate about sustainability, relationship management, and making a real difference, this role will offer you a unique platform to lead change. You'll be working with contracts that are both high-value and high-risk, with the potential to influence how waste is managed across the entire public sector. This is more than just a contract management role, it's a chance to shape the future of waste minimisation.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Demonstrated experience in contract management, preferably managing strategic contracts.
- A strong understanding of the secondary procurement processes.
- Knowledge and understanding of and experience working with public sector requirements.
- Proven experience in establishing, building, and maintaining closely collaborative relationships with external stakeholders.
- Knowledge of waste management and minimisation practices, trends, and legislation.
The successful applicant will also need the ability and willingness to travel, sometimes outside of normal working hours.
Nga painga | The benefits
Be part of an innovative, supportive, and inclusive team that's committed to helping you thrive. We can also invest in your professional development by funding memberships to the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) and World Commerce and Contracting (WCC).
The midpoint of the salary range is $141,651 and the full range (85%-120%) is $120,404 - $169,982. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Mo matou | About us
Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whanau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.
As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whanau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hokai Rangi (https://corr.nz/hr).
We welcome applications from disabled and neurodiverse communities, all cultures, faiths, and rainbow communities, as we appreciate the richness of experience that diversity brings to our organisation. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required at [email protected].
Tono inaianei | Apply Now
To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.
Applications close on: Tuesday the 1st of July.
All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.
If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at [email protected].
If you have any questions, please contact: [email protected]
