Team Leader, Contracts (Team 1) at Ministry of Housing and Urban Development124,292 - 138,102

Permanent role in the Programmes and Contracts group

• The position will report to the Commercial and Contracts Manager• Wellington or Auckland based Everybody should have a place to live that is warm, dry, safe, stable and affordable, with access to the support they need to live healthy, successful lives.Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga
• The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) leads Aotearoa
• New Zealand's housing and urban development work programme.

A key part of our role is to understand what's happening, what the future might hold, and help focus effort across the system to ensure the right settings, tools and funding are in place and drive action through collaboration and partnership Mō te tūnga | About the role As Team Leader, Contracts, you will lead a team to deliver contract management activities in support of housing programmes, products and tools, ensuring contract management advice and approaches are fit-for purpose and legally sound.

This includes: Manage operational processes and workflow to deliver core contract management activities, including managing relationships with contract providers, and managing the contract implementation, review and renewal processes as needed Ensure contract management advice, recommendations and activities align with national strategies, plans and settings, and reflect value-for-money Work alongside Product Leads for product-specific information, and the Compliance & Support team regarding specific contractual requirements, creating a joined-up approach to contract management for our providers.

Maintain contractual documentation and records, sharing data and information to inform reporting; monitor delivery against requirements, and oversee the distribution of funds as per contracts Work across the Programme and Contracts teams and the wider group to create a joined-up experience for internal and external stakeholders, and to offer overflow support around the smooth delivery of programmes, products, contracts and toolsThe position involves occasional travel throughout New Zealand.

Mōu | About youYour background will include:Previous leadership experience with a focus on team development and managementProven ability to lead challenging negotiations whilst overseeing complex contract managementExperience working with Senior Leadership Teams, partnering with Iwi and Māori and embracing a Treaty-anchored approachExperience in creating a safe, positive and thriving workplace environmentExperience in proactive risk management and mitigation within complex, high-value contract environmentsThe ability and experience to manage and resolve issues with a broad stakeholder groupsGood communication skills in all aspectsExperience in management and oversight of work programmes.

• 'a treasured home will endure, not so a treasured person.' It carries with it a strong connection to our purpose: he kāingaora, he haporiora
• thriving communities where everyone has a place to call home.

• acknowledges the generations of people who have always called this place 'home'
• and affirms our commitment to delivering for future generations of New Zealanders.

• we aren't afraid of change and encourage fresh approaches and ideas from people who want to make a difference Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to applyPlease click on the APPLY button to be directed to the application page, from here you can upload your CV and cover letter.

Please make sure your cover letter clearly describes how your skills and experience match the job description.

You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be eligible for this position.