Provide technical guidance and drive best practice in contract management
Influence $1.2B of supplier performance and commercial outcomes Collaborate with
leaders and suppliers to deliver value for New Zealand\ Location: Auckland,
Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin or Palmerston North Job Type:
Full-Time, Permanent Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity As a Senior Advisor
Compliance and Contract Management, you’ll be the go-to technical support for
contract management across Maintenance and Operations. You’ll provide specialist
guidance, develop tools and frameworks, and support contract managers to ensure
consistent, effective practices. You’ll oversee supplier performance, drive
continuous improvement, and help shape commercial best practice for one of New
Zealand’s largest infrastructure portfolios. Find out more about the role here:
Position Description Ko koe tēnei | About you You are a contract management
specialist with: Strong experience in contract management, compliance, or
commercial advisory roles Ability to interpret and apply contractual terms and
mitigate risk Experience designing and embedding frameworks, tools, and
templates Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
Analytical skills to identify trends and develop actionable insights Tertiary
qualification in business, commerce, law, or related field (or equivalent
experience) Certification in contract management, procurement, or commercial
management (preferred) Mō mātou | About Us At Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency,
we’re committed to delivering great outcomes for New Zealanders—now and for the
future. Our Maintenance and Operations team keeps the transport system safe,
reliable, and optimised, ensuring people and freight can move efficiently every
day. We value collaboration, courage, and wellbeing in everything we do. Ka
whiwhi koe i te aha | What you will get in return You’ll join a team that values
wellbeing, collaboration, and courage. We offer: A competitive salary and
benefits package Flexible working arrangements (role dependent) 5 weeks annual
leave Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance for all permanent
employees Appointment at a salary between 109,408 –145,000 of band, commensurate
with skills and experience Along with these benefits, you’ll be part of an
organisation that is committed to making a difference for New Zealanders. Ready
to drive contract management excellence for NZ’s transport future? We’d love to
hear from you. Apply today and join a team that’s going places. Me pēhea te tuku
tono | How to apply: Please click apply to upload your CV and cover letter
detailing your suitability for the role. Please note we are on our Christmas
break from 23 December 2025 to 12 January 2026. We will respond to your queries
as soon as we are back – wishing you a wonderful festive season! Rā Katinga |
Applications close: 18 January 2026 For further information, email:
careers@nzta.govt.nz To be considered for this position you must have a legal
right to live and work in New Zealand. Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity
employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are
committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please
let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will
help you through the recruitment process. Please note that we may begin
shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we
may withdraw the advertising at any time. Ko wai mātou | About us At Waka Kotahi
NZ Transport Agency, it all starts with our people. The organisation's
performance and success depends on the people who choose to make this a great
place to work and make a difference for Aotearoa. Waka Kotahi has a strong
future focus, understanding that new technologies and changing customer
expectations mean the transport system we know today will not be the one we
deliver in ten years time.
