Senior Procurement and Project Controls Specialist

Crown Infrastructure Delivery Ltd; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexibility

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Meaningful projects

Job summary

Crown Infrastructure Delivery (CID) is seeking a Procurement and Project Controls Specialist to provide expert procurement, commercial and project controls support across a portfolio of NZ government infrastructure projects.

You will lead end-to-end procurement, advise project teams, and support financial management and governance to ensure value for money and on-time delivery. CID offers hybrid flexibility and professional development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in government procurement, infrastructure, construction or professional services.
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand Government Procurement Rules.
• Experience administering contracts, variations, claims and commercial management.
• Background in quantity surveying, commercial management, procurement or project controls.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation across internal and external teams.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to translate data into practical recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement processes per NZ Government Rules.
• Provide procurement and commercial advice to project teams.
• Support project financial management, including budgets and forecasting.
• Contribute to project controls such as risk management.
• Provide analysis, reporting and assurance for informed decisions.
• Build relationships with government agencies, consultants and suppliers.
• Contribute to CID's Project Support Office capability development.

Skills

Government procurement

Quantity surveying

Commercial management

Project controls

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical/problem solving

Job description

Help shape the delivery of New Zealand's infrastructure projects.

Crown Infrastructure Delivery (CID) is looking for a Procurement and Project Controls Specialist to provide expert procurement; commercial and project controls support across a portfolio of complex government infrastructure projects and programmes.

This is an opportunity for an experienced government procurement professional, Quantity Surveyor or commercial specialist to play a key role in delivering public value through robust procurement, financial management and project controls.

Who We Are

CID is a Crown‑owned company delivering complex infrastructure projects across New Zealand. We partner with government agencies to manage procurement, design, and delivery ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, on budget, and with lasting value.

At CID, you’ll join a collaborative, forward-thinking team committed to excellence. We offer flexible working, professional development and the chance to make a real impact.

About the Role

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Leading end-to-end procurement processes in accordance with New Zealand Government Procurement Rules and Broader Outcomes requirements.
• Providing expert procurement and commercial advice to project teams and stakeholders.
• Supporting project financial management activities, including budgets, forecasting, commitments, payment assessments and commercial governance.
• Contributing to project controls disciplines such as risk management.
• Providing robust analysis, reporting and assurance to support informed decision-making.
• Building strong relationships with government agencies, consultants, suppliers and project stakeholders.
• Contributing to the ongoing development of CID's Project Support Office capability and best practice frameworks.

You will also be provided with opportunities to develop skills across the other Project Support Office areas.

What You’ll Bring

We're interested in hearing from people with experience in government procurement, quantity surveying, commercial management or project controls. Ideally, you'll have:

• Experience leading or supporting complex procurement processes within government, infrastructure, construction or professional services environments.
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand Government Procurement Rules and public sector procurement practices.
• Experience administering construction or consultant contracts, including variations, claims and commercial management.
• A background in Quantity Surveying, commercial management, procurement, project controls or a related discipline.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills with the ability to work confidently across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex information into practical recommendations.

The following would be advantageous but are not essential:

• Experience in project finance, cost management or project controls.
• Risk management or quantitative risk assessment experience.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.
• Membership of NZIQS or a relevant professional body

At CID, our values guide everything we do. You’ll be part of a supportive team that invests in your development and gives you the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that make a real difference.

What we offer:

• Impactful infrastructure projects across New Zealand
• A trusted, Crown‑owned organisation with a strong reputation
• Hybrid flexibility and a collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to broaden your skills across procurement, project finance, risk and project controls disciplines.

Questions? Contact Sarah Giles on 027 262 3459

Applications close 10.00am, Wednesday 28 October 2026.

We may close early if the right candidates are found.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.