Commercial Manager, Strategy & Investment, Data & Digital

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Location: Christchurch or Auckland

Contract type: Permanent, full time

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  

Our Data & Digital Commercial Management team plays a vital part in the implementation of strategies through the support of key business opportunities with our suppliers.  The Commercial Management team sits within our Strategy & Investment team which also includes key capabilities for Industry Partnerships, Architecture and Investment/Portfolio Management.

The Data & Digital team have responsibility for designing, building and running the technology platforms that underpin the health sector.  We run hundreds of national, regional, and district technology projects annually.  We also have hundreds of active software, maintenance and support contracts.  Meaning that ICT deals and contracting is at the heart of what we do.

Working with an extended team of procurement, commercial, and delivery teams your procurement, commercial and contracting skills will help us ensure we complete and close out commercial arrangements with our key ICT suppliers.  Your role will focus on providing commercial and contracting leadership, guideance and expertise to extended procurement, and business teams.  You will be expected to help manage a portfolio of software and contract renewals, working with procurement and the business.

As we are a newly formed entity there are plenty of opportunities to help us improve the way we do things.  A key part of this role will be to help us move away from manual processes and into the structured systems that Health New Zealand is developing.  In a large team we do deals at all ends of the spectrum.  This role requires an astute commercial manager who is proficient in the ways for contracting for business as usual and stepping into larger contracts.

 Mōu | About you 

Join our team and play a vital role in shaping the technology landscape of our healthcare sector!

Your responsibilities will include collaborating with procurement teams to develop plans, drafting contract terms for RFPs, evaluating proposals, and negotiating with suppliers. You will work closely with legal teams on complex terms and ensure contracts are finalised efficiently.  You will form part of our commercial deal review team and will review both large and small contracts as part of sign off processes. 

We're looking for someone with a solid grasp of technology contracting principles. While legal training is not a requirement, you need to feel comfortable navigating technology contracts and understanding common contracting positions.  You will be expected to be proficient at drafting base content for statements of work and managed services agreements.  Supported by a developing body of review tools and templates you will be able to reviewed software and SaaS contracts and know what is standard and what isn't.  More importantly you will have experience working in teams and leading to closure on ICT deals of varying sizes and complexity.

If you're ready to take on a pivotal role in healthcare technology and have a knack for managing complex projects and partnerships, we'd love to hear from you.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience 

• A relevant graduate and post-graduate qualification.
• Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action.
• At least ten years business experience
• At least five years of commercial contract management or advanced procurement experience.
• Excellent written English.
• Sound understanding of procurement processes.
• Sound understanding of legal terms and technology industry contracting norms.
• Understanding of technology implementation contracts, support agreements, software and SaaS agreements.

Experience

• Previous health sector experience is advantageous but not essential.
• New Zealand and all government procurement rules
• Time working within a systems integrator or technology vendor
• Review of contracts and procurement processes
• Experience writing proposals, and development of executive-level memos and presentations
• Experience modelling complex project and pricing scenarios.
• Track record of developing supplier relationships, driving value for both parties.

Ka kawea e koe | You will bring: 

• A commitment to being a good Te Tiriti partner in all your actions. This includes an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi,  and the ability to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in this role.
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.

 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 Jayme at careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz