Commercial Manager - Wellington

Veolia | Australia & New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia Australia & New Zealand is seeking a Commercial Manager based in Wellington, NZ who will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Wellington contract with Tiaki Wai, including WWTP O&M, capital works, and the Sludge Minimisation Facility.

You will optimise financial performance, mitigate risks, manage variations and payment mechanisms, and drive commercial acumen across local teams to ensure profitable contract delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Law, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in commercial management or related role with infrastructure, utilities, water, or construction sectors highly desirable.
• Contract management and commercial law knowledge and experience with complex contractual arrangements.
• Substantial experience and knowledge of various payment mechanisms (including lump sum, cost-reimbursable and hybrid models).

Responsibilities

• Commercial Oversight and Strategy
• Contract Management and Change Management
• Risk Management
• Payment Mechanisms and Financial Management
• Relationship Management
• Supplier and Contract Administration

Skills

Strong commercial acumen

Negotiation and influencing

Integrity and ethics

Collaborative team player

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Law, Engineering, or related field

Job description

About Veolia

Veolia Australia & New Zealand is the only global company to provide a full range of environmental services in the fields of water, waste management and energy solutions. With the global expertise gained from serving the environment for more than 170 years, Veolia operates in more than 57 countries around the world, with well over a hundred sites and approximately 6500 employees in Australia & New Zealand.

The Opportunity

Based in Wellington, NZ, the Commercial Manager provides strategic and operational commercial leadership for the Wellington Contract between Veolia and Tiaki Wai, spanning WWTP O&M, capital works, and the Sludge Minimisation Facility, the first of its type in New Zealand.

This role optimizes financial performance, mitigates risks, manages variations and payment mechanisms, and fosters commercial acumen across local teams. Reporting to the Contract Manager (Wellington) with a dotted line to the Head of Business Optimisation, the position ensures profitable contract delivery.

You’ll lead through influence, partnering closely with stakeholders, demonstrating your abilities in negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with proven track record in contract negotiation, variation management, and dispute resolution

What's on offer

• You will work with highly motivated professionals in a supportive and collaborative environment
• You have the opportunity to work across a complex, multi-faceted contract environment and be one of the first to be involved with the Sludge Minimisation facility in NZ
• The experience you bring will make a huge impact on communities
• Employee assistance programs (EAP) through assure which covers mental health, nutrition, financial, legal, coaching and career transition support
• Competitive remuneration
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Stable employment with a reputable organisation

What you'll be responsible for

In Short

• Commercial Oversight and Strategy
• Contract Management and Change Management
• Risk Management
• Payment Mechanisms and Financial Management
• Relationship Management
• Supplier and Contract Administration

What you'll need to be successful

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Law, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in commercial management or related role with experience in infrastructure, utilities, water, or construction sectors highly desirable
• Contract management and commercial law knowledge and experience with complex contractual arrangements
• Substantial experience and knowledge of various payment mechanisms (including lump sum, cost-reimbursable and hybrid models)

Technical Skills

• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify value and manage risk
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
• High degree of personal integrity and commitment to transparent, ethical conduct
• Collaborative team player who can also work independently
• Results-focused with strong attention to detail

The Ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and is able to demonstrate proactive problem-solving abilities, while showing initiative.

Why Veolia?

At Veolia Australia and New Zealand, you’ll join a team of over 6500 passionate innovators... and good humans. Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet.

Here, you’ll have the opportunity to build your career, and resource the world.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

At Veolia we value diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from Maori and Pasifika, Veterans, people with disability, mature age and early careers, members of the LGBTI+ community and people from all cultural backgrounds.