Contractor Revenue Manager at New Zealand Post, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Business Partnering focus
• Newly created role
• Commercially astute and strategic thinking

Here at NZ Post we are on a journey, working towards being New Zealand's first choice for parcel delivery. To do this we are on an exciting path of change ensuring our business is aligned to our customers needs and ensuring we are financially astute right across our business.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

To assist us on this journey we have a newly created role focussed on creating solutions for our contract business which optimise commercially viable contractor earnings models. You'll report to the Commercial Manager - Strategic Relationships and Contracts, with a strong focus on business partnering, and demonstrated experience working within commercially focussed roles, with an accounting / commercial focus.

You'll also lead, coach and mentor 2 direct reports, requiring a mix of both strategic and “hands on” focus.

Your core deliverables include:

• Supporting the commercial and financial aspects of all new contracts across our contractor base to ensure they will provide an economic return for all parties
• Supporting the development of business opportunities to maximise margin uplift ensuring that these opportunities deliver growth and return for our contractors to grow their businesses as well as being commercially viable for us
• Providing direction and supporting analysis to the Territory Design and Sourcing teams, ensuring the correct balance is maintained between cost and capacity

As this is a newly created role there will be an implementation aspect to this role initially, developing models and systems to support the success of this role.   You'll be liaising with operational and customer teams to understand cost and revenue drivers and leveraging our profitability tools to ensure sustainable earnings outcomes for our contracted business partners. Therefore, you'll need to be able to demonstrate great stakeholder management skills and an understanding of the supply chain and/or logistics industry experience.

Mōu - About you

As an experienced management accountant, financial business partner or senior commercial analyst, you'll have broad commercial management experience across a range of functional areas.  Ideally this would be combined with a strong understanding or experience gained in operational supply chain, distribution or planning. 

You'll couple this with

• Proven experience in developing or taking an existing strategic vision or concept for a new or substantial change to an existing business and turning this into a fully functional operational reality
• A strong track record of using commercial and analytical skills to enhance earnings performance and commercial viability
• Experience in designing and building large complex financial models
• A collaborative approach and the ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders at all levels
• The ability to use commercial knowledge to tell a story/ sell a vision
• Being tech savvy, knowing your way around a variety of systems including PowerBI and Minitab or similar

Mō te Tukurau Aotearoa - About NZ Post

NZ 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
• “Love Your Perks' Kiwibank banking benefits
• 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 creating great outcomes for all parties 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 Michele Christie (Talent Acquisition Specialist) on 022 087 5195

Applications for this position close on 6 February 2023.

Due 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. 

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 our values.

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.