National Subcontractor Manager - Christchurch or Wellington based

Position Overview (Te Arotahi Matua):

Citycare Property is seeking a National Subcontractor Manager to lead the strategic development and management of our National Subcontractor Framework (NSF). In this role, you will oversee the onboarding, performance, and ongoing management of 750+ subcontractors across Aotearoa, ensuring alignment with operational needs and compliance standards. You will drive improvements in subcontractor processes, performance monitoring, and establish a high-performance, collaborative subcontractor network.

This is a full-time role based in either Ōtautahi (Christchurch) or Te Whanganu a Tara (Wellington).

Other key Responsibilities (Ngā Kawenga Takohanga) include:

• Overseeing subcontractor performance, promoting excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Developing and implementing best practices for subcontractor selection, evaluation, and management, ensuring quality and cost competitiveness.
• Establishing performance benchmarks and ensure compliance with policies, health & safety, and industry standards.
• Benchmarking subcontractor rates against industry standards and comparing them to ensure cost competitiveness and optimal value for the organization.
• Building strong relationships with subcontractors, fostering a sense of partnership.

About You (Ko Koe):

We seek a proactive, strategic leader with at least 10 years’ experience managing large subcontractor networks, ideally in construction, infrastructure, or property management. You will bring:

• Proven expertise in managing complex projects and teams.
• Strong knowledge of contract administration, compliance, and risk management.
• Experience developing systems for subcontractor management, including vendor management systems.
• A focus on risk identification, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Why Citycare Property?

• Impactful Work: Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community.
• Inclusive Environment: We embrace diversity and support the growth of our people through development opportunities and a collaborative workplace culture.
• Career Development: Opportunities for growth, training, and professional development to enhance your career.
• Flexible Work Options: We support a work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements.

For further details on the role see the position description: PD-National-Subcontractor-Manager-CHCH-WGTN-18112024.pdf

More About Us

Citycare Property is a values-driven organisation that builds, operates, maintains and renews Aotearoa's social infrastructure. We are proudly Kiwi owned, and our community-centric values are well aligned to the local and central government customers that entrust us to care for their assets.

Our company purpose is to Enhance the Wellbeing of our Communities. The social infrastructure we take care of are spaces where communities gather, connect, share a sense of place and pride, or go to receive essential services. We champion and prioritise local people, local businesses and local needs. Find out why people love working at Citycare Property at Join Us. 

Citycare Property is committed to creating a workplace that embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome people of every gender, ethnicity, ability, religion, age, and background and encourage all applicants, regardless of background or experience, to apply if they feel they’re a good fit for the role.

Citycare Property recognises Te Tiriti o Waitangi as the founding document of Aotearoa and the unique position of Māori as tangata whenua. We are committed to honouring and upholding the principles of Te Tiriti and growing the knowledge and culture of our people in Te Ao Māori.

Apply Now: We will be reviewing all applications on an as received basis so don’t hesitate to apply now. If you are invited to an interview, please let us know if you have specific preferences or allowances that would support you to perform at your best.

All applicants are required to have a current right to work in New Zealand, pass a medical assessment and drug and alcohol test and provide two references.