Head of Commercial and Contracts

Add expected salary to your profile for insightsAt Ryman, we believe the measure of a full life is one that gets richer with age.
Ryman Healthcare is a leader in retirement living and aged care.
Our driving purpose is to enhance freedom, connection and well-being for people as we grow older.
We own and operate 49 villages in New Zealand and Australia and we employ approximately 7,700 team members across a range of different sectors.
Additionally, we are proud to be the first healthcare company to receive the Wellbeing Tick.
At the heart of our business, everything we do must be 'Good enough for mum and dad.
'What will you do?As our Head of Commercial and Contracts, you'll be at the heart of ensuring our Development and Property projects run smoothly and successfully.
Your role will be all about creating and embedding strong contract management systems that keep everything on track, on budget, and delivering real value.
From overseeing contracts for design, development, and construction to guiding teams in managing risks and maximising opportunities, you'll be making a tangible impact every day.
You'll also take the lead in our tendering process, making sure we evaluate and negotiate contracts thoroughly to get the best outcomes for our projects.
Working closely with both internal teams and external partners, you'll build strong relationships to keep everything aligned and running smoothly.
Plus, you'll have the chance to share your expertise by supporting and upskilling our Development and Property team, ensuring they're set up for success.
We are flexible to location for the right candidate - NZ or Melbourne, AU.
Key responsibilities include:
Oversee contracts to ensure projects meet deadlines, budgets, and performance goals.
Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and Ryman standards.
Monitor and report on financial performance, identifying risks, opportunities, and cost-saving measures.
Maintain up-to-date contract documentation for audits and reviews.
Lead the tendering process, ensuring thorough evaluation and negotiation of contracts.
Collaborate and align procurement practices across the portfolio.
Drive risk mitigation and value enhancement strategies.
Build strong relationships with internal teams and external contractors to ensure alignment and seamless execution.
Inspire and mentor team members.
Champion health, safety, and wellbeing, fostering a "Do it safely or not at all" culture.
Support sustainability initiatives and align team efforts with Ryman's goals.
What's in it for you?If you are the sort of person who loves working with a team of people who work to a clear purpose and have safety at the forefront of everything they do, you'll love this role! In addition, a career at Ryman offers:
Ongoing support for professional development and career progression opportunities.
Additional wellbeing leave and flexible working arrangements.
Access to over 60 discounts with well-known brands across a variety of sectors including health and wellbeing, banking, insurance, and retail.
Social club events, furry Fridays (bring your dog to work), free yoga classes.
Free gym membership for onsite gym (Christchurch only).
Convenient Ryman owned onsite café (Pioneers Café) with subsidised coffee and delicious food options (Christchurch only).
Who are you?Extensive experience in contract management, ideally within Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractors, or a consultancy background with strong commercial and contractual acumen.
Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership ability, with a focus on mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
Commitment to health, safety, and wellbeing leadership.
Ability to drive performance and align with Ryman's values and goals.
At Ryman, we support an environment where everyone feels welcome to be themselves.
We embrace diversity and celebrate individual uniqueness, encouraging anyone wanting to work for Ryman to apply for our vacant positions.
If you are interested in joining an organisation with a clear purpose and a commitment to innovation, kindness and excellence, we would love to hear from you!Applications will be reviewed from 06 January 2025 onwards and interviews may take place prior to the close date.
This means a job ad may close earlier than advertised.
At Ryman, our pioneering spirit is a part of everything we do it's why we only want the best people - people who share our pioneering attitude towards life and retirement living - and to do so we need to offer them what all the best people want.
The opportunity to push your career to new heights.
All of our people, in every area - from construction to villages, sales to technology - have the same goal:
to provide the very best experience for our residents - it's got to be good enough for Mum and Dad.
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