Subcontractor Team Leader

• Join a national organisation making a tangible difference for New Zealanders


• Utilise your skills and experience to support technical experts ensure service delivery performance.

Ko wai mātau | Who we are

Enable New Zealand is a Crown-owned entity on a mission; to support disabled people and their whānau to live everyday lives in their communities. We do this by effectively managing access to equipment, modifications and information services for disabled people and their whānau on behalf of Disability Support Services (DSS) – Ministry of Social Development (MSD) and the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC).

With our head office centrally located in Palmerston North, we deliver services to thousands of New Zealanders each year as Aotearoa's largest disability equipment provider. 

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

As the Subcontractor Team Leader you will provide oversight and leadership to the function, and hold responsibility for managing relationships with subcontractors, service delivery performance, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.

Ngā mahi haepapa | Role responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support a team of Subcontractor Liaisons to deliver high-quality service and performance outcomes
  

• Support team members in fostering strong, collaborative relationships with subcontractors through regular communication and responsive coordination


• Develop strong and consistent subcontractor engagement practices to improve the quality and efficiency of subcontracted services


• Leading change implementation including planning, execution, and monitoring in relation to subcontractor management


• Identifying areas for improvement, developing and implementing solutions, and fostering a culture of continuous learning.

This is a permanent full-time position for 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Enable New Zealand is proud to offer flexible working hours and conditions which can be negotiated to suit a well-balanced lifestyle.

At Enable New Zealand, you'll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values collaboration, innovation, and making a difference. Enable New Zealand is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, including those living with disability.

To learn more about the role, you can view the job description on BambooHR.  To learn more about who we are and what we do, visit the Enable New Zealand website.

Applications close Thursday 17 July 2025, but could close earlier as we will be shortlisting throughout the recruitment process, so ensure you apply early!

Please note: Enable New Zealand does not offer Visa Sponsorship, and you must be a NZ Resident or hold a valid NZ work visa to apply.