Contracts Manager - Wind Farm

Morson Edge Australia; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Annual performance-based bonus

Flexible working arrangements

Career progression opportunities

Global expertise access

Job summary

Nordex seeks a Contracts Manager for the Puke Kapo Hau Wind Farm project in New Zealand. You will oversee commercial and contractual management across delivery, coordinating with Project Management, Construction, Procurement and Finance teams to ensure contractual obligations are understood and met.

You’ll manage variations, claims and notices, identify risks, and provide guidance to the project team. This hands-on role requires experience with major projects, wind energy preferred, to support

Qualifications

• Must have strong understanding of construction contracts, contract administration and commercial risk.
• Experience managing variations, notices and contractual negotiations.
• Background in renewable energy, power, infrastructure or major construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage contractual and commercial matters throughout project delivery.
• Administer Nordex's key project contracts and ensure obligations are met.
• Identify, manage and mitigate contractual and commercial risks.
• Manage variations, claims, extensions of time and contractual notices.
• Support negotiations with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Monitor contract performance, milestones and commercial outcomes.
• Maintain accurate contractual records and documentation.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Construction, Procurement and Finance teams.
• Provide commercial and contractual advice to the project team.
• Support resolution of contractual issues and disputes.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial risk

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Construction projects

Job description

About Nordex

Nordex is one of the world's leading wind turbine manufacturers, with an established presence across the global renewable energy sector and a growing footprint throughout Oceania. Morson Edge is working exclusively with Nordex to recruit a Contracts Manager for the delivery of Puke Kapo Hau Wind Farm, located west of Dunedin on New Zealand's South Island. This is a landmark project for Nordex, representing its first wind farm in New Zealand and an important step in the continued growth of its Oceania business. Puke Kapo Hau will comprise 40 wind turbines and forms the Stage 2 expansion of the existing Mahinerangi wind farm. Together, the two sites will form New Zealand's largest wind farm, with a combined capacity of approximately 228 MW.

About the Role

The Contracts Manager will take responsibility for the commercial and contractual management of Nordex's scope throughout the delivery of the project. Working closely with the Project Manager and wider project team, you will manage contractual obligations, commercial risk, variations, claims and key interfaces across the project. This is a hands-on project role suited to an experienced Contracts Manager who is comfortable operating in a complex construction environment and working closely with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage contractual and commercial matters throughout project delivery.
• Administer Nordex's key project contracts and ensure contractual obligations are understood and met.
• Identify, manage and mitigate contractual and commercial risks.
• Manage variations, claims, extensions of time and contractual notices.
• Support negotiations with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Monitor contract performance, milestones and commercial outcomes.
• Maintain accurate contractual records, correspondence and documentation.
• Work closely with Project Management, Construction, Procurement and Finance teams.
• Provide commercial and contractual advice to the wider project team.
• Support the effective resolution of contractual issues and disputes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience as a Contracts Manager, Commercial Manager or similar within major projects.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, contract administration and commercial risk.
• Experience managing variations, claims, notices and contractual negotiations.
• Background within renewable energy, power, infrastructure or major construction projects.
• Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced project environment.
• Wind energy or renewable energy experience would be highly regarded.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Flexible working arrangements, depending on project requirements.
• Play a key role in delivering Nordex's first wind farm in New Zealand.
• Work on a major 40-turbine wind development near Dunedin.
• Join a leading global wind turbine manufacturer with a strong and growing Oceania presence.
• Exposure to major renewable energy projects and Nordex's broader regional project pipeline.
• Access to global expertise, systems and commercial best practice.
• Strong training, development and career progression opportunities within an international organisation.
• Work alongside experienced local and international project teams.
• Opportunity to have a genuine impact on Nordex's growth and future project delivery capability in New Zealand.