Senior Contract and Relationship Manager | Auckland

Senior Contract Manager

• Strategically focussed role  
• Based in Auckland (East Tamaki)
• Enjoy a specialist contract management role and develop that niche skillset.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role  

Sitting within our Strategic Contracts & Relationships team, you'll take ownership, manage and extract value from all of our contract and commercial supplier relationships.  This is a specialist contract management role with no direct reports.

You'll play a critical role in overseeing and optimizing all contract and commercial supplier relationships - from fleet, to consumables, to automation, you'll be responsible for managing a wide array of supplier categories that are essential to our ongoing operations. 

This is a key position that will give you the chance to drive value across multiple contract and commercial activities, ensuring seamless integration between our suppliers and our operations. You'll achieve this through  

• Taking the lead on contract management and supplier relationships across a broad range of categories 
• Driving supplier performance to ensure that contracts are being delivered to the highest standards, meeting both operational and financial goals  
• Collaborating to manage asset lifecycles, ensuring ongoing operational success and asset management efficiency 
• Using your commercial acumen to develop subcategory strategies, perform cost analysis, and lead contract negotiations  
• Leveraging your industry expertise to continuously improve the value and effectiveness of our supplier partnerships  

Mōu - About you  

You'll be either an experienced procurement practitioner (with a particular interest in contract management) used to end to end processes or an experienced contract manager looking for a new challenge.  You'll enjoy building and maintain relationships that are commercially successful for all parties, as well as reading and understanding the various nuances within contracts. 

You'll combine this with  

• Proven experience in contract negotiations, vendor management, 3rd party contracts & contract law 
• Strong business insight with the ability to drive value  
• Success operating in a matrixed environment
• Proven ability to manage complex supplier categories
• Excellent commercial acumen 
• MCIPS or equivalent desirable

About Tukurau Aotearoa - NZ Post 

NZ Post is an iconic organisation with a rich history and bright future.  We're in the midst of transformational change as we disrupt our industry on our quest to be the #1 delivery partner for e-commerce.  It's an exciting time to join. 

What you'll love about us!  

Alongside the opportunity to work with a team passionate about delivering, our permanent employees enjoy a wide variety of benefits including: 

• Access to discounted health insurance plans for you and your family 
• Special rates on fantastic holiday home accommodation around New Zealand 
• Retail shopping discounts with our partners 
• An Employee Assistance programme to support you when you need it 
• Plus more!! 

Hiahia? - Interested? Come and join the whanau! 

If you're ready to take your contract and supplier management expertise to the next level, apply now and join a team that's driving success in the Transport and Fleet industry!  Apply today, or to for further information please download the JD available via the NZ Post website. If you require additional information, contact Cath Scott (Talent Acquisition Specialist) on 022 323 0684 

Applications for this position close on 13 May 2026 

All successful applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand and will be subject to a security check and reference checks.  Some of our roles may also require a credit check and/or a drug test.