Contracts Manager - Infrastructure & Asset Delivery (Hybrid)

Hawke's Bay District Council; Taradale; On-site; NZD 97,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

5 weeks annual leave after 3 years

Life insurance and income protection

Subsidised eye tests and lenses

Well-being initiatives

Job summary

Hawke’s Bay District Council in Taradale, North Island, seeks a Contracts Manager to lead the Asset Management Works Group. This full-time, permanent role oversees delivery of maintenance contracts, manages contractors, coordinates programmes, and ensures compliance with safety, quality and procurement standards.

You’ll work closely with the Senior Contracts Manager, contribute to project delivery, and support emergency response activities when needed.

Qualifications

• You will be a contracts or project management professional with a strong understanding of infrastructure maintenance and construction projects.
• Diploma in Engineering or equivalent with 3–5 years' experience in a similar role or industry.
• Proven project management experience and practical knowledge of contract administration, including NZS3910 and NZS3917.
• Sound understanding of health and safety requirements and quality management practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with ability to manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day delivery of HBRC’s Asset Maintenance Contract and related projects.
• Manage contractor performance and coordinate work programmes.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and ensure safe, efficient delivery to high standards.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, quality and procurement requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and support emergency response activities when required.

Skills

Contract administration

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

MS Office

Education

Diploma in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

NZS3910 knowledge

NZS3917 knowledge

Job description

Hawke’s Bay District Council in Taradale, North Island, seeks a Contracts Manager to lead the Asset Management Works Group. This full-time, permanent role oversees delivery of maintenance contracts, manages contractors, coordinates programmes, and ensures compliance with safety, quality and procurement standards.

You’ll work closely with the Senior Contracts Manager, contribute to project delivery, and support emergency response activities when needed.