Contracts Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and training

Salary packaging

Flexible hours and study leaves

Job summary

ACCIONA in New Zealand is recruiting a Contracts Manager to lead the commercial and contractual upstream activities for the Northland Corridor project. You will oversee procurement, risk management and contract administration while liaising with prime contractors and the supply chain to protect project outcomes.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in law, commerce, construction, engineering or finance and proven experience on major projects.

Qualifications

• 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

• Oversee commercial and contractual upstream aspects of the Northland Corridor project.
• Manage implementation and administration of contractual procedures.
• Engage with prime contractors, supply chain and key stakeholders.
• Produce accurate monthly reports on project commercial performance.
• Support compliance with legal, financial and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract law

Negotiation

Stakeholder communication

Procurement models

Education

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

Job description

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

Career and development pathways through mentoring and training support

Salary packaging and novated vehicle leasing options

Flexible working hours plus study and volunteering leave

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.

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.

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

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

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.