Regional Contracts Manager | Kaiwhakahaere Kirimana ā-Rohe, Bay of Plenty
Date: 21 May 2026
Location: Bay of Plenty, NZ
Company: Ministry of Social Development
- Permanent, full-time opportunity
- Based at Bay of Plenty Regional Office
About the role | Mō te tūnga
As the Regional Contracts Manager, you will lead the regional contracts function, providing strategic and operational leadership across commissioning, procurement, contract, and relationship management within the Bay of Plenty region.
As a key member of the regional leadership team, you will play a critical role in shaping how services are designed, delivered, and invested in to achieve better outcomes for clients and communities.
You will lead a high-performing team to deliver effective contract management and procurement processes, ensuring services are responsive to community needs and aligned with MSD’s strategic priorities.
A significant part of your role will be building strong, trusted relationships with providers, iwi, community organisations, and partner agencies, leveraging these partnerships to maximise the impact of MSD’s investment.
What you bring | Ōu pūmanawatanga
We are looking for an experienced leader who demonstrates:
- Proven leadership experience in a complex environment, including leading high-performing teams
- Strong experience in procurement, commissioning, and contract management
- The ability to think strategically and contribute to regional planning and priorities
- Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to partner effectively with iwi, providers, and stakeholders
- Strong negotiation, influencing, and decision-making capability
- Experience managing risk and ensuring robust, transparent processes
- The ability to use data and insights to inform decisions and improve outcomes
- A proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic environment
Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga
A copy of the position description can be found here. Regional Contracts Manager, position description
Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $122,381.00 - $152,296.00
Applications close | Ka kati ngā tono hei te: Monday 1 June 2026
About us | Mō mātou
The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. We’re in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.
We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.
As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.
How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono
To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.
Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.
All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at jobs@msd.govt.nz
Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.
Joining us | Ko te hono mai
Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents.
We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. You can find out more about our values here.
If you have any support or accessibility requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.
