Contract Manager - Electric Network Delivery (Flexible Work)

Orion Group; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Five extra days of leave

Wellbeing allowance

Holiday house in Hanmer

Job summary

Orion Group is seeking a Contract Manager (Connections) to lead medium to large-scale network connection projects across subdivisions in Canterbury. You will own contracts from concept to completion, balancing customer needs with network capability and working with customers, contractors and internal teams.

You will bring strong commercial awareness, NZ regulatory understanding, and a proven ability to navigate ambiguity while driving delivery and value for the community.

Qualifications

• Experience managing medium-to-large projects within infrastructure, energy, utilities or construction.
• Strong commercial awareness and decision-making under ambiguity.
• Ability to build credibility quickly with customers, contractors and internal teams.
• Knowledge of NZ Electricity Authority relevant codes and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of project contracts from concept through to completion.
• Navigate complex connection requirements and balance customer needs with network capability.
• Lead problem-solving discussions and drive practical, commercially sound solutions.
• Collaborate across design, tendering and delivery functions to enable timely outcomes.
• Influence stakeholders to align priorities and ensure seamless delivery.
• Continuously seek process improvements to enhance delivery performance.

Skills

Contract management

Stakeholder management

NZ regulations understanding

Commercial acumen

Project delivery

Job description

Orion Group is seeking a Contract Manager (Connections) to lead medium to large-scale network connection projects across subdivisions in Canterbury. You will own contracts from concept to completion, balancing customer needs with network capability and working with customers, contractors and internal teams.

You will bring strong commercial awareness, NZ regulatory understanding, and a proven ability to navigate ambiguity while driving delivery and value for the community.