Commercial Contracts Manager at Department of Internal Affairs, Wellington

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Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Location: Wellington
Business Group: AoG Services Delivery
Branch: Digital Public Service
Salary: $102,264 - $137,545

Come and join our high performing Commercial Contracts Team!

Working at the Department of Internal Affairs, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of New Zealanders.

Our public service is being called upon to deliver a unified, seamless and effective digital experience for all New Zealanders. As a member of Digital Public Service/Te Kōtui Whitiwhiti branch you will help champion this change. We are seeking an experienced people leader with vision and influence to help drive a strong, successful and connected digital public sector.

The Digital Public Service Branch works across the public service to connect, influence and support the system to take advantage of new digital opportunities. It also supports the Government Chief Digital Officer (GCDO) to drive the government's digital transformation and position government to succeed in a changing and evolving digital age.

The Commercial Manager is an enabling position, providing guidance and advice across all of government contracts managed by the All of Government Services Delivery Group including Framework Agreements and the Marketplace.

This role requires someone with commercial knowledge, good understanding of contract management, contract changes and the ability to provide pragmatic commercial advice. However, we are also interested in recent graduates, including those with a background in law, who are willing to take their first step into commercial management.

This role involves supporting significant contract negotiations with third party digital service suppliers, with a view of delivering long term commercial solutions for all of government, that strongly demonstrates enduring public value.

We believe in a workplace culture that's supportive, collaborative and innovative. We also believe in getting results and bringing our whole selves to work. If that sounds like you - then make sure you get in touch.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We recognise a diverse workforce contributes to better business outcomes. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees have equal access.

Applications close: 5pm, 9 October, 2023
For more information please contact: Nigel.Banks@dia.govt.nz
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