Contracts Delivery Manager

Help shape Wellington's future in our Transport & Infrastructure team!

Wellington has large scale ambitions for what the capital city will look and feel like for future generations - an inclusive city for all, that celebrates its creative spirit and is environmentally and economically sustainable... The next few years will see Wellington transition to this state as we invest into the core infrastructure of the city. Whether it be property development and building safe affordable housing, investing into our three waters infrastructure or changing the look, feel and operation of our city streets -  infrastructure will be the beating heart of what drives Wellingtons transition into the future .

 Do you want to be at the forefront of this change?

Does leaving a legacy for future generations of Wellingtonians sound like something that could get behind?

Then why not consider our  Contracts Delivery Manager role - you'll be joining a leadership team working alongside a diverse group who are make coming to work a great experience... there's:

We currently have a diverse team of around 80 staff originating from over 15 different countries, each contributing a variety of skills, life experiences and passions which we feel is a true reflection of our capital city.

The role and you

The Contracts Delivery Manager exists to ensure our procurement activities are aligned with the direction provided by our Commercial Partnerships Team and Waka Kotahi. You'll negotiate purchasing agreements and contracts, standardise our procurement practices and work with suppliers and third parties. Procurement at Wellington City Council also has a focus on enabling social, cultural, economic and environmental outcomes. Please check out our position description (available on our careers website) for more details.

You'll be someone with excellent communication skills, a great relationship builder, a deep understanding of broader outcomes (and how to acheive them) as wll as experience in procurement and contract management. 

We're also looking for someone who has good working relationships with mana whenua and organisations such as Amotai.

The salary range for this role is $137,539 to $161,810.

Why us?

Working for the Council offers you a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, flexible working options, health and wellbeing support, Council staff discounts and a range of learning and development programmes and opportunities.

More than that - you'll be playing a part in making Pōneke an inclusive, sustainable and creative capital for people to live, work and play.

So if joining a team that is focussed on delivering the best outcomes for the city now and into the future (while also having a ton of fun doing it) seems like something that you want to be part of, apply today!

Next Steps

For more information please reach out to [email protected]. Applications close  12 April 2023 and need to be submitted online.

We're excited about these roles and the positive changes they'll have for Wellington - we hope you are too!