Contract Lead

Te āhua o te tūranga I The nature of the role

As Contract Lead youll play a pivotal role in delivering Contact Energys ambitious investment programme. Youll be part of a passionate team responsible for the development and execution of our major renewable projects. Reporting to the Head of Contracts and Procurement youll work closely with leaders across the business to ensure our projects are delivered to world-class standards. From development through to commissioning your mahi will help shape the future of energy in Aotearoa.

Youll lead a team of experienced contract managers guiding them through all phases of project delivery. Your focus will be on optimising processes ensuring high-quality outcomes and providing strong commercial guidance. Whether its managing supplier relationships overseeing contract lifecycles or resolving disputes your expertise will be key to our success. This is a role for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is ready to make a real impact.

Qualifications :

Ko wai koe About you

Were looking for someone who brings a wealth of experience in contract management ideally with 1015 years working on large capital projects. Youll have a solid background in capital procurement and a knack for leading teams through complex project lifecycles. A degree in business economics finance or logistics is essential and a masters degree would be a bonus. If youve worked in the energy sector or have project management or engineering experience thats a definite plus.

But more than just qualifications were after someone with superb leadership and communication skills someone who can collaborate negotiate and think strategically. Youll be organised analytical and ready to travel to build strong stakeholder relationships. If youre passionate about renewable energy and want to be part of a team thats making a difference wed love to hear from you. .

Additional Information :

Ngā painga The perks of being a Contact kaimahi

This is a 2 year fixed term contract

At Contact being a fixed-term kaimahi (employee) comes with some sweet perks! Youll get a boost to your KiwiSaver access to Southern Cross health insurance and a yearly Good to be Home payment to help with your home setup. Theres also free flu shots skin checks and wellbeing support through Clearhead. Plus discounts on Contact energy and broadband products learning through Contact University and a bunch of other corporate deals. 
 

Applications close 5pm Friday the 14th of November

Here at Contact Energy (Te Mata Hiko) we know our strength lies in developing a sense of belonging - one that helps us attract and retain people with a broad range of perspectives and experiences.

Were committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued respected and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Our goal is to reflect the diversity of our customers and communities to help build a better Aotearoa New Zealand.

We have a rich community of talented people that we support to thrive at Contact.

Our inclusive hiring process is designed to embrace the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand ensuring a wide range of perspectives are included in our decision-making and helping reduce bias along the way.

The wellbeing of our kaimahi is super important to us.

We use employee insights to offer a range of initiatives and resources to support physical mental financial and emotional wellbeing including flexible working arrangements employee network groups and a market-leading parental leave policy.

At Te Mata Hiko we want everyone to thrive. We welcome applicants far and wide - of every age stage background and pride. Join us and be part of a team that values your passion and attitude just as much as your experience and skills.

Please note only candidates with the right to live and work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet 60% of the criteria women and those in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they tick every box. Were not about box ticking so if you think you have what it takes but dont meet everything stated above please still get in touch. Wed love to kōrero.

Te Mata Hiko (Contact Energy) does not accept any CVs received from recruitment agencies where a formal engagement has not been confirmed and agreed to with our Talent the event that unsolicited CVs are submitted by recruitment agencies Te Mata Hiko (Contact Energy) reserves the right to contact these candidates directly and consider them for current/future vacancies without any financial obligation to the recruitment agency in question. This will also apply to any CVs sent directly to line managers.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time