Advisor Contracts and Asset Management
Fixed Term until 19 December 2025 (parental leave cover role)
Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Wellington
NZRC offers a total remuneration approach of $88,341 for this role, which comprises of base salary as well as employer contribution to KiwiSaver. While remuneration rates are set to reflect that we are a humanitarian not for profit organisation, we believe our employee annual leave, wellbeing provision and flexible working arrangements, provide a highly rewarding work experience.
About the role – Kōrero mō te tūranga
Come and join our team and be part of enabling our organisation to fulfil its potential in delivering its humanitarian purpose. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their skills and experience in the procurement and asset management area. You will have a legal and commercial background and an enthusiasm for continuous improvement and ensuring that suppliers and property portfolio are well managed to deliver strong commercial outcomes.
The Advisor Contracts and Asset Management will bring their legal and commercial experience to ensure we manage our commercial relationships and operate our assets effectively and sustainably to enable New Zealand Red Cross to deliver on its goals.
In this role you will:
- Monitor and report on contract and supplier KPIs, identifying areas where performance or contractual obligations are not being met.
- Advise on contract-related issues, escalating high-risk or ongoing concerns to the Director Finance and Commercial.
- Review, amend, and draft contracts in line with legal guidelines, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all internal contract documents.
- Provide advice and support on the contract renewal and extension process, as well as contract management for business customers.
- Develop procurement frameworks, processes, and spend analysis to support effective supplier management and ensure alignment with New Zealand Red Cross’s climate strategy.
- Oversight the maintenance of New Zealand Red Cross’s asset register.
- Work with asset management systems and tracking technologies, liaising with suppliers to secure the best prices for assets and centralised procurement contracts.
Who are we looking for? – Mā wai te mahi nei?
To be successful you will have:
- Strong understanding of contract development, administration, and contract law, with knowledge of procurement and risk management.
- Experience in asset management methodologies and processes
- Degree-level education (preferably in business management or commercial law) and proven experience in contract management.
- Experience managing contractor and supplier relationships, with a preference for procurement and ESG supplier management experience.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to handle confidential information professionally.
- Strong problem-solving, organisational skills, and the ability to manage shifting deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and empathy with humanitarian causes.
About New Zealand Red Cross
New Zealand Red Cross is part of the world's largest humanitarian network, with over 10,000 members and employees dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable people by mobilising the power of humanity and increasing community resilience.
Guided by our Fundamental Principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality, we support people in times of need and help strengthen their resilience.
We are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We encourage all qualified persons who share our values and want to contribute to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace to apply.
Why work with us?
At New Zealand Red Cross, you’ll join a passionate and diverse team that values your contributions and shares your commitment to making a difference.
We are committed to represent the communities we serve, increasing diversity throughout our people and leadership, and creating a flexible and healthy work environment. Many roles offer flexible virtual/hybrid options to help our employees balance their personal and professional priorities.
Our benefits include:
- Five weeks annual leave
- Career development opportunities
- Annual flu vaccinations
- Discounts on Southern Cross health insurance
We also encourage employee networks, including Takatāpui and Rainbow Network, Rōpū Hāpai Māori and the Sustainability Network, to foster connection and collaboration across our diverse workforce.
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All applications MUST be submitted online which requires uploading the below details
- A recent copy of CV/Resume
- Legal Right to Work In New Zealand
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this job. Applications close at 05:00 pm on 25/03/2025
If you wish to discuss this opportunity or for further information, please contact Mark Saunders at mark.saunders@redcross.org.nz.
Note: We reserve the right to close applications before the closing date, so please register your interest early.
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