Contracts Manager

Acciona; Auckland; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and training

Salary packaging

Flexible working hours

Study and volunteering leave

Job summary

Acciona is advancing New Zealand’s Northland Corridor project as the Contracts Manager, overseeing upstream commercial and contractual activities. You will work with the Commercial Manager to ensure obligations are met, engaging prime contractors, the supply chain and key stakeholders to protect outcomes and manage financial risk.

You will lead tender processes, ensure value-for-money procurement, and uphold ethical standards across the project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in law, commerce, construction, engineering or finance.
• Experience leading commercial/contractual functions on major projects.
• Strong grasp of procurement models and contract law.
• Skilled negotiator with solid financial literacy.
• Confident communicator with internal and external stakeholders.

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 Law

Procurement

Negotiation

Financial Literacy

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure, and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

Job Description

Shape the commercial delivery of New Zealand’s largest public-private partnership transport project.

Benefits

Career and development pathways through mentoring and training support

Salary packaging and novated vehicle leasing options

Flexible working hours plus study and volunteering leave

Project Info

Join ACCIONA and be part of a team delivering one of New Zealand’s most significant transport infrastructure projects. The Northland Corridor Warkworth to Te Hana - Ara Tūhono project will enhance connectivity, improve safety and support regional growth, leaving a lasting legacy for future generations.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Commercial & Finance Manager, the Contracts Manager will oversee the commercial and contractual upstream aspects of the Northland Corridor project. This role will manage the implementation and administration of contractual procedures, working closely with the Commercial Manager to ensure obligations and goals are met at both project and company level. You’ll engage directly with prime contractors, the supply chain and key stakeholders to protect project outcomes and manage commercial risk across a nationally significant infrastructure build.

Key Accountabilities

• 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

Required Skills and Competencies

• 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

Why Join us?

At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.

Applicants must be a New Zealand Resident/Citizen or hold appropriate work rights to work in New Zealand.