Senior Contracts Manager Vegetation

Vector: Powering Auckland. Shaping the future.

Life at Vector means being part of something bigger.

Here your work matters. We keep the lights on across Auckland and each of us plays a key role in the future of the energy industry building a legacy of clean power for future generations.

Were embracing opportunities to innovate collaborating with leading names globally to develop adopt and share cutting-edge technologies that drive energy sustainability and efficiency.

And while we shape the future we prioritise yours. Enjoy a comprehensive salary and benefits package hybrid working and flexibility with hours and be part of a diverse inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and career growth.

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The role

As Senior Contracts Manager Vegetation youll play a pivotal role in shaping how Vector manages vegetation across our electricity network. Youll be responsible for overseeing contracts with our vegetation service providers ensuring safe reliable and compliant delivery of all vegetation activities. This includes managing contract renewals negotiating rates and ensuring our contractors meet the highest standards for safety and performance.

What sets this role apart is the opportunity to influence operational change and set up new processes in a critical area for Vector. Youll tackle the challenge of rapidly growing vegetation impacting network reliability making a tangible impact on customer safety and service continuity. Youll also be involved in high-value contracts and contribute to strategic decisions giving you a real say in how we deliver for Auckland and beyond.

Youll spend most of your time in the office with regular field visits to conduct audits meet with contractors and our customers. This is a role for someone who thrives on independence is proactive in following up tasks and enjoys building strong relationships with contractors customers and community groups.

Who are we looking for

We envisage youll have

• A wealth of experience in contract management ideally within vegetation utilities council or related sectors
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to mediate between contractors and stakeholders
• Knowledge of tree regulations relevant to electricity distribution (highly desirable)
• The ability to work independently proactively manage tasks actively contribute to H&S and adapt to changing priorities
• A hunger to learn new systems (e.g. Fulcrum SAP Grid Aware); prior experience is a bonus but not essential.

Why Vector

We know that great energy starts with great people and were committed to creating an environment where you can be do and achieve your best:

• Enhance your wellbeing protect your future and empower your personal and professional growth through our extensive benefits package
• Supercharge your career through internal opportunities own your own development plan and drive your learning and growth
• Join a company embracing innovation and collaborating with leading names worldwide to develop and adopt cutting-edge technologies like X The Moonshot Factory
• We value diverse perspectives which drive innovation and creativity. We encourage everyone to bring their full selves to work embracing ideas that challenge and inspire
• Build a legacy doing work that matters were keeping the lights on across Auckland and driving a sustainable energy future for New Zealand.

Apply now!

Applications close by Sunday 23 November 2025; however interviews may be held sooner apply today!

Additional Information :

We know that some people may hesitate to apply if they dont meet every single requirement. If this role excites you we encourage you to apply anyway - your skills enthusiasm and unique perspective could be just what were looking for.

Vector values diversity in all its forms and welcomes people of all backgrounds experiences identities and abilities to be part of our team.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time