Contracts Lead – NZ Transport PPP Project

Acciona S.A; Northland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Salary packaging

Flexible hours and study leave

Job summary

ACCIONA is leading a major Northland Corridor transport project in New Zealand. The Contracts Manager will oversee commercial and contractual upstream activities, engaging with prime contractors, the supply chain and key stakeholders to deliver outcomes while managing commercial risk.

The role reports to the Commercial & Finance Manager and requires a strong background in contract law, procurement, and negotiation within large infrastructure projects. NZ residency/work rights are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in law, commerce, construction, engineering or finance.
• Experience managing commercial and contractual functions on major projects.
• Strong grasp of procurement models and contract law.
• Skilled negotiator with sound financial literacy.
• Confident communicator across internal and external stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract and supply chain risk in line with commercial policy.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and supply partners.
• Prepare tender documents, evaluate proposals and negotiate terms.
• Apply value-for-money thinking across procurement and project delivery.
• Identify probity risks and keep ethical considerations central to decisions.
• Produce accurate monthly reports on project commercial performance.
• Support compliance with legal, financial and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Contract management

Procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Financial literacy

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in law, commerce, construction, engineering or finance

Job description

ACCIONA is leading a major Northland Corridor transport project in New Zealand. The Contracts Manager will oversee commercial and contractual upstream activities, engaging with prime contractors, the supply chain and key stakeholders to deliver outcomes while managing commercial risk.

The role reports to the Commercial & Finance Manager and requires a strong background in contract law, procurement, and negotiation within large infrastructure projects. NZ residency/work rights are required.