Group Manager Infrastructure Construction Sector Relationships - Infrastructure & Investment

Join Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it…

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

The primary purpose of the role is to is to lead strategic construction and infrastructure sector / external stakeholder relationship management, in support of Commercial and Procurement's strategic objectives. Acting as the conduit for IIG managers in two-way feedback on strategy development.

Note : Preference will be given to Te Whatu Ora and Te Aka Wahi Ora candidates.

Mōu | About you

In this role you will have strategic insight into the capability and capacity of the supply chain to identify opportunities that align with the outcomes of Te Whatu Ora.

You will be responsible for leading and managing industry relationships at a strategic level to progress Te Whatu Ora as a client of choice, and providing a single voice for Te Whatu Ora with the construction sector on key strategic issues, including being a conduit for two-way feedback with the construction sector and the IIG.

You will liaise with New Zealand Government Procurement and Te Waihanga and other relevant government departments in developing best practice approaches including Broader Outcomes, and oversee the market engagement approaches undertaken across the regions to better understand market capability and capacity, as well as, use sector insights at a national level to provide input to commercial activities.

In addition, you will be required to liaise with central government agencies on current and emerging themes in the construction sector, as well as liaise with capital-intensive crown agencies to share knowledge, experiences and best practice.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

Success in this role will see you bring a good mix of specialist skills and experience not limited to :

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Supply Chain and / or Procurement
• Min 5 years' experience in establishing and / or implementing strategic supplier relationship management frameworks
• Proven record in establishing a team that can work at a national level with the construction sectors supplier relationship managers
• A solid understanding of the construction sector and supply chain
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of what influences the sectors we engage with
• Ability to identify and use sector insights and data to support procurement and commercial activities
• Experience in developing market engagement approaches
• Experience in identifying, and establishing strategic partnerships
• A sound understanding and experience of the end-to-end procurement lifecycle process, the New Zealand Government Procurement Rules and procurement best practice as they relate to construction and infrastructure

Ka kawea e koe | You will bring :

Ko te mahi e tika ana mō te ao hurihuri nei |Work that suits today's ever -changing world

Te Whatu Ora supports flexible and hybrid working for our kaimahi. In roles that don't require an in-person element, we encourage you to ‘work from where you are.' We want our national teams to be made up of diverse people from across the motu, just like our health system.

Nau mai, uru mai | Come and join us

When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change,that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations.

Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.

We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Māori, Pacific and Disabled People.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

To view the position description and / or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click  “APPLY NOW.”  For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal. If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Belinda Peddie on careers@health.govt.nz