Regional Contract Specialist - South Waikato

Regional Contract Specialist - South Waikato

Build trusted partnerships with delivery partners across a diverse and dynamic region

Influence commercial outcomes while supporting operational excellence and service performance

Enjoy a varied role combining relationship management, contracts, negotiation and problem-solving

Start 2027 with a new role

Based in Hamilton, covering the Waikato region

Korero mo te turanga | About the role

We're looking for a Regional Contract Specialist to join our Strategic Contracts & Relationships team based from Hamilton and supporting our wider Waikato region (think Taumaranui, Tokoroa, Raglan and Hamilton).

This is a highly visible role where you'll work closely with delivery partners, service delivery teams and subject matter experts to ensure our contractual arrangements deliver value for both NZ Post and our customers. Based on the road and in the field as much as behind a desk, you'll develop strong relationships with a network of delivery partners ranging from courier and rural operators to transport providers.

Working alongside the Regional Contract & Relationship Manager, you'll help manage commercial performance, contractual obligations and operational outcomes across your region. You'll bring a balanced approach, combining commercial thinking with strong relationship management skills to navigate challenges, identify opportunities and support service excellence.

You'll do this by

Building and maintaining trusted relationships with delivery partners across the region

Leading contract reviews, variations, negotiations and commercial discussions

Providing advice and support on contractual matters and partner performance

Partnering with operational teams to support service improvements and optimise outcomes

Managing contract compliance, disputes and non-compliance investigations where required

Using commercial and operational insights to identify risks, opportunities and areas for improvement

Mou | About you

You enjoy building relationships and working with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. You're commercially minded, confident having robust conversations when needed, and can balance the needs of delivery partners, operational teams and the business to achieve positive outcomes. You'll be comfortable working autonomously while remaining connected to a wider team and organisational goals.

You'll bring experience working in contract management, vendor management, logistics, supply chain and operational environments where stakeholder engagement and commercial decision-making are critical. Most importantly, you'll thrive in a role where no two days are the same and where your ability to influence, negotiate and collaborate will make a real difference.

You'll combine that with

• Experience managing service providers, contractors or commercial partners
• Strong contract management and negotiation experience
• Proven ability to build credibility and influence diverse stakeholder groups
• Commercial acumen supported by strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Experience operating successfully in a fast-paced and complex environment
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly throughout the region
• He Aha Te Pai - What you'll love about us!

We're passionate about our commitment to deliver the best for Aotearoa - to help businesses thrive, and to deliver what Kiwis care about. Our permanent employees enjoy a variety of benefits including:

Access to discounted health insurance plans for you and your family

Access to 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!

At NZ Post - whatever the role - we share the same goal. Delivering. For Aotearoa New Zealand. For each

Apply today or find out more details about this opportunity by downloading the JD on the NZ Post Careers page.

Applications for this position close on 1 November 2026

Due to the fast-paced nature of NZ Post, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, sodon'tdelay and make sure you apply as soon as possible.

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.

If you're interested in a role, please apply directly through our online portal. No one knows what we do and how we do it better than us, and our in-house talent team are experts at finding the right people for the right roles. We won't consider candidates through agencies unless this has been previously approved.

There's something really special about being part of the team here at NZ Post - Tukurau Aotearoa, who we are and what we stand for is grounded in our values.

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