Contract Manager Professional Services

Location:Auckland Hamilton Wellington Christchurch Dunedin or regional offices as agreed
Job Type:18 months Fixed term

• Lead and manage high-value professional services contracts across NZs state highway system.

• Drive contractor performance and foster collaborative supplier relationships.

• Deliver value-for-money outcomes that support optimal performance and safety.

TeWhiwhingamahi The opportunity

Were looking for a Contract Manager Professional Services to lead and manage professional services contracts ensuring effective contract administration compliance oversight and service this role youll drive contractor performance foster collaborative supplier relationships and deliver value-for-money outcomes that support optimal performance and safety across the state highway system.

• Act as Contract Administrator under NZS 3917 ensuring compliance with procurement policies and delivery requirements.

• Coordinate with delivery teams and providers to establish and meet design milestones.

• Secure specialised resources and mitigate operational risks.

• Foster collaborative relationships between providers and contractors to enhance delivery cohesion.

• Identify and implement opportunities for early technical input to de-risk project delivery.

• Maintain comprehensive contract management documentation and performance tracking.

• Engage with Independent Certifiers and external experts as required.

You will find out more about the role here: Position Description

Kokoetēnei About you

• Demonstrated experience managing complex professional services contracts (NZS3917/3910) within infrastructure engineering or construction.

• Substantial experience in contract administration including claim assessment variation management and compliance monitoring.

• Proven ability to manage contractor relationships and drive performance improvement.

• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills to achieve value-for-money outcomes.

• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and manage complex delivery timeframes.

• Tertiary qualification in engineering construction management contract management business administration or equivalent relevant experience.

• Willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori and appreciate TeTiritio Waitangi as it applies in the public service.

Mōmātou About Us

Te Toki Transport Services
We deliver great outcomes now and make the future a better place. As kaitiaki of the transport system we work with partners for people for our land and for the future. Our group designs and delivers integrated land transport network improvements operates the land transport network for moving people and freight and maintains land transport corridors as a lifeline service.

The Maintenance and Operations team keeps the transport system operational safe and optimised to meet the needs of all New Zealanders.

KawhiwhikoeiteahaWhat 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 (including remote/hybrid options role dependent)

• 5 weeks annual leave

• and an Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme for all permanent employees.

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