Contracting Manager

Requisition ID: 3105

Department: Contracting

Work Type: Hybrid

Application Close Date: 5th September 2025

At Intrepid Travel we exist to inspire, create, share and lead the best travel experiences ever. More than 35 years later, we’re proud to be a certified B Corp with hundreds of trips in over 100 countries.

The world needs more Intrepid people:

At Intrepid, we believe every great journey begins with the right connections — and that’s exactly what you’ll be creating as our Contracting Manager in New Zealand. You will take responsibility for developing Intrepid’s service range by building effective contracting systems and sourcing and securing the most authentic, sustainable, and competitive suppliers to bring our trips to life. From boutique stays and unforgettable experiences to transport which moves travelers closer to the heart of a destination, you’ll play a key role in shaping experiences that are real, responsible, and memorable.

This role is a chance to blend your proven commercial expertise with a passion for travel. You’ll be leading negotiations, building long-lasting supplier relationships, and ensuring our trips remain both competitively priced and true to our purpose — travel which benefits both people and the planet. Much like discovering a new route, you’ll constantly be on the search for innovative opportunities, fresh products, and ways to embed environmental and social responsibility into every journey we offer.

We’re looking for a seasoned travel professional who can navigate complex supplier landscapes with ease and confidence. If you thrive on creating strong partnerships, love the challenge of negotiation, and want your work to directly shape life-changing adventures across Aotearoa, then this could be your next big journey. Join Intrepid, and help us make travel a force for good, one contract at a time.

This is a full-time position based in our Auckland office which allows some flexibility to work from home.

Some of the experience you’ll bring might include:

10+ years experience in the travel Industry and in senior roles aligned with supply contracting

Outstanding communication skills and people and relationship management skills

Initiative to problem solve, make decisions confidently and implement continuous improvement of processes

Outstanding commercial, pricing, and analytical skills with a data first led approach

Excellent persuasion and negotiation skills.

Highly ‘tech systems’ literate with a natural flair for Excel

Our people reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities we visit:

Intrepid is made up of 71 nationalities in over 30 countries, and we recognise that diversity makes us a stronger business. We support a culture where people can be themselves and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Including First Nations People, LGBTQI+ people, those living with a disability, or from disadvantaged backgrounds, and all people from different ethnicities, races, and religions.

Rewarding and developing our people is important to us, some of our work perks include:

Flexible work options, such as work-from-home options and the ability to 'work from anywhere' 4 weeks a year
A free Intrepid trip every year, plus generous discounts for families, and close friends
5 extra days of leave a year for use on Intrepid trip's
A minimum of 10 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, and other additional leave provisions.
Access to e-learning platforms, professional development and mentor programs
20 hours of volunteer leave every year to use on causes most important to you
Employee Assistance Program, a 24/7 service that offers counselling for you and your family

We are Real. Together. Ambitious. Impactful. These are our values and to us they're more than just words, they are the pillars of our success and every day it's our people and the work they do that bring them to life.

At Intrepid ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion is an important part of our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to submit your application, please email careersupport@intrepidtravel.com with your name, location, and the accommodations you need, we will then be in touch to support your application.

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