Drive Impact Across New Zealand: National Contracts Coordinator

Drive Impact Across New Zealand: National Contracts Coordinator Location: Royal Oak, Auckland About The Salvation Army Community Ministries: The Salvation Army is one of New Zealand's largest providers of community services, working alongside individuals, whānau, and communities to create positive and lasting change. Community Ministries exists to walk with people from adversity to resilience and wellbeing , delivering practical, emotional, and spiritual support through a network of centres across Aotearoa. As a national organisation with a strong local presence, we are committed to delivering high-quality services, strengthening communities, and ensuring we remain a trusted partner of government, funders, and the people we serve. About the Role: This is an exciting opportunity to influence the delivery of community services across New Zealand. As the National Community Ministries Contracts Coordinator , you will provide national oversight and coordination of Community Ministries contracts, ensuring contractual obligations, reporting requirements, and service outcomes are achieved. Working closely with Community Ministries leaders, funders, and government agencies, you will support centres to achieve strong performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and help build a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvemen What will your responsibilities be: Coordinate and monitor Community Ministries contracts to ensure performance expectations and contractual outcomes are achieved. Lead national reporting processes and develop performance summaries, dashboards, and insights. Support centres to understand contract requirements, manage risks, and implement improvement plans. Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, funders, and internal stakeholders. Support the implementation of new contracts, service initiatives, and funding opportunities. Promote consistent, outcomes-focused practice across Community Ministries services nationwide. Our ideal candidate will: You are a highly organised and relationship-focused professional who enjoys working across multiple teams and stakeholders to achieve results. You bring a strong understanding of contract management, performance reporting, and service delivery within the social services sector. You will ideally have: Experience coordinating or managing government-funded contracts. Strong analytical, reporting, and quality improvement skills. Experience working within social services, community development, housing, youth, family, or wellbeing services. Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills. The ability to influence and support teams without direct line management authority. A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, continuous improvement, and The Salvation Army's mission and values This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of Community Ministries across New Zealand. You will help strengthen services, improve outcomes, and ensure The Salvation Army continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and whānau throughout Aotearoa. Our offer to you: An additional working week of Salvation Army leave awarded annually on 1 July Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing Subsidised flu vaccinations Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross TSA discount card for discount with various retailers such as Beaurepairs, Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7 Candidates should be adaptable, energetic, self-motivated and committed to our mission of 'caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society' This role is a permanent, full time roleandhours worked will be 37.5 per week . The starting salary for this role will fall between $91,000 and $101,000 per annum . The Salvation Army is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes workplaces thrive with diversity. Children’s Worker Classification Statement (per Children’s Act 2014): Applicants with a Schedule 2 conviction must provide an Exemption Certificate for Core Children’s Worker roles or undergo an internal assessment for all other Salvation Army roles The Salvation Army is a worldwide evangelical Christian church and human service provider. It is committed to caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society - all through the love of God shown in Jesus. The successful applicant should therefore show an ability to identify with the mission and values of The Salvation Army. Location(s) Auckland #J-18808-Ljbffr