Senior Compliance Lead - Infrastructure Projects

Acciona Construcción S/A; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA is delivering the Northland Corridor project in Auckland and seeks a senior Compliance Manager to lead governance, assurance and compliance across a complex, multi-stakeholder delivery model. This permanent, full-time role reports to the Commercial Director and supports safeguarding contractual integrity.

You will work with technical, finance and stakeholder teams to ensure obligations are met and project performance is protected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in compliance, governance or assurance within major infrastructure, PPP, or project finance environments.
• A relevant tertiary qualification is desirable.
• Strong understanding of complex contractual frameworks and multi-party delivery models.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across technical and commercial teams.
• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of compliance frameworks, governance processes, and assurance systems
• Monitor and enforce compliance with contractual, regulatory and statutory obligations across all project phases
• Oversee compliance across multiple contract interfaces, ensuring clear accountability and effective coordination
• Manage audit and assurance activities, including preparation of reporting for senior leadership and governance forums
• Identify, assess and mitigate compliance and contractual risks to protect project performance and reputation

Skills

Compliance experience

Governance

Audit & assurance

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary qualification desirable

Job description

ACCIONA is delivering the Northland Corridor project in Auckland and seeks a senior Compliance Manager to lead governance, assurance and compliance across a complex, multi-stakeholder delivery model. This permanent, full-time role reports to the Commercial Director and supports safeguarding contractual integrity.

You will work with technical, finance and stakeholder teams to ensure obligations are met and project performance is protected.