An opportunity currently exists for the Funding and Contracting Team Leader position based in Hamilton. The main purpose of this role is to provide professional leadership to a team of contract specialists. Other responsibilities and requirements include:

• Manage the funding and contracting functions in accordance to the Service outcomes and procedures.
• Developing positive relationships with stakeholders
• Leading  or contributing to special projects
• Providing advice and information to the Management team

The successful candidate will ideally have a relevant tertiary qualification, excellent communication skills, contract management experience and leadership skills.

Child, Youth and Family, a service line of the Ministry of Social Development (MSD), recognises and has a commitment to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.

Please find attached the job description and application form for your completion. Please forward your completed application form, quoting the CYF number, along with an up to date curriculum vitae to:

Yvonne Johnston
Waikato Service Centre
Child, Youth and Family
PO Box 3222
Hamilton
ph:                   07 957 4753
email to:         Yvonne.Johnston002@cyf.govt.nz

Applications close Wednesday, 04 June 2008.
Thank you for your interest in this role.