Maintenance Contract Manager – IDC

Location: Timaru

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Why this is an amazing opportunity

• Take ownership of multi-million-dollar contracts and drive real impact

• Lead performance innovation and resilience across NZs state highways

• Join a national team that values your expertise and invests in your growth

Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity

Step into a pivotal leadership role where youll manage the Integrated Delivery Contract (IDC) for your regionoverseeing contract administration compliance and programme delivery for some of New Zealands most critical infrastructure. Youll drive contractor performance foster collaborative supplier relationships and deliver value-for-money outcomes that keep our state highways safe resilient and future-ready. Youll be the go-to expert for contract management technical oversight and emergency response with the autonomy to make a real difference.

Find out more about the role here: Position Description

Ko koe tēnei About you

Youre a contract management specialist with:

• Demonstrated experience managing complex infrastructure maintenance contracts (NZS3917/3910 preferred)

• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills

• Proven ability to drive contractor performance and implement improvement plans

• Deep understanding of asset management maintenance practices and health & safety

• Financial management expertise including forecasting and value assessment

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Tertiary qualification in engineering quantity surveying infrastructure management project management or related field (or equivalent experience)

• A current and valid NZ Drivers Licence

Mō mātou About Us

At Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency were committed to delivering great outcomes for New Zealandersnow and for the future. Our Maintenance and Operations team keeps the transport system safe reliable and optimised ensuring people and freight can move efficiently every day. We value collaboration courage and wellbeing in everything we do.

Ka whiwhi koe i te aha What you will get in return

Youll join a team that values wellbeing collaboration and courage. We offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package

• Flexible working arrangements (role dependent)

• 5 weeks annual leave

• Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance for all permanent employees

• Appointment at a salary between of band commensurate with skills and experience

• The chance to lead contracts with budgets up to $130M and make your mark on NZs transport future.

Along with these benefits youll be part of an organisation that is committed to making a difference for New Zealanders.

Ready to step up and lead the future of NZs state highway maintenance
Wed love to hear from you. Apply today and join a team thats going places.

Me pēhea te tuku tono How to apply:

Please click apply to upload your CV and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.

Please note we are on our Christmas break from 23 December 2025 to 12 January 2026. We will respond to your queries as soon as we are back wishing you a wonderful festive season!

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To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.