National Manager, Commercial Delivery: Transport Leadership

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks’ annual leave

Income protection

Critical illness insurance

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency invites a senior leader to shape and deliver commercial strategy across a multi‑billion-dollar transport portfolio. Based in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington or Christchurch, you will steer procurement, contracting and risk management to optimise value for money and delivery outcomes.

Reporting to the Group General Manager Infrastructure Development and Delivery, you will build capability, lead high-performing teams and influence across stakeholders to balance cost,

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience delivering outcomes in large, complex environments.
• Strong commercial acumen in major infrastructure delivery.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and stakeholders across organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial delivery across a multi‑billion-dollar transport portfolio.
• Oversee procurement models, contracting and risk management.
• Build capability and lead teams to improve delivery efficiency and value for money.
• Influence sector suppliers and partners to drive delivery pace.

Skills

Senior leadership

Strategic thinking

Commercial delivery

Procurement

Contracting

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Influence

Job description

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency invites a senior leader to shape and deliver commercial strategy across a multi‑billion-dollar transport portfolio. Based in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington or Christchurch, you will steer procurement, contracting and risk management to optimise value for money and delivery outcomes.

Reporting to the Group General Manager Infrastructure Development and Delivery, you will build capability, lead high-performing teams and influence across stakeholders to balance cost,