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Contract Relationship Manager
New Zealand Government
Ongoing - Full Time
Whanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui
Business Operations Specialists
Posted:
June 18, 2026
Location:
Whanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand
Job Description
Mō te tūnga | About the role
The Contract Relationship Manager (CRM) team works closely with NZDF Commanders, stakeholders, and suppliers to maximise the effectiveness of supplier service delivery, ensuring the provision of value for money products and/or services, and initiating commercial improvement and innovation for the New Zealand Defence Force. The CRM's portfolio will be made up of a mix of contracts, and within this portfolio the CRM will provide commercial direction and, when required, will fulfil the role of contract sponsor.
You will be:
* Managing suppliers and contracts within a portfolio; to meet or exceed contracted performance levels and service deliverables.
* Developing and implementing strategies to deal with underperforming contracts, and exploiting mutual benefits.
* Developing and delivering commercial communications packages and presentations, both at an operating and strategic level.
* Using effective delegation of day-to-day man...
The Contract Relationship Manager (CRM) team works closely with NZDF Commanders, stakeholders, and suppliers to maximise the effectiveness of supplier service delivery, ensuring the provision of value for money products and/or services, and initiating commercial improvement and innovation for the New Zealand Defence Force. The CRM's portfolio will be made up of a mix of contracts, and within this portfolio the CRM will provide commercial direction and, when required, will fulfil the role of contract sponsor.
You will be:
* Managing suppliers and contracts within a portfolio; to meet or exceed contracted performance levels and service deliverables.
* Developing and implementing strategies to deal with underperforming contracts, and exploiting mutual benefits.
* Developing and delivering commercial communications packages and presentations, both at an operating and strategic level.
* Using effective delegation of day-to-day man...
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Job Type:
Ongoing - Full Time
Location:
Whanganui, New Zealand
Posted:
June 18, 2026
Deadline:
July 28, 2026