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Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
Provide technical guidance and drive best practice in contract management
Influence $1.2B of supplier performance and commercial outcomes
Collaborate with leaders and suppliers to deliver value for New Zealand\
Location: Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin or Palmerston North
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
As a Senior Advisor Compliance and Contract Management, you’ll be the go-to technical support for contract management across Maintenance and Operations. You’ll provide specialist guidance, develop tools and frameworks, and support contract managers to ensure consistent, effective practices. You’ll oversee supplier performance, drive continuous improvement, and help shape commercial best practice for one of New Zealand’s largest infrastructure portfolios.
Ko koe tēnei | About you You Are a Contract Management Specialist With
Strong experience in contract management, compliance, or commercial advisory roles
Ability to interpret and apply contractual terms and mitigate risk
Experience designing and embedding frameworks, tools, and templates
Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship‑building skills
Analytical skills to identify trends and develop actionable insights
Tertiary qualification in business, commerce, law, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Certification in contract management, procurement, or commercial management (preferred)
Mō mātou | About Us
At Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, we’re committed to delivering great outcomes for New Zealanders—now 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
You’ll 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 109,408 –145,000 of band, commensurate with skills and experience
Along with these benefits, you’ll be part of an organisation that is committed to making a difference for New Zealanders.
Ready to drive contract management excellence for NZ’s transport future?
We’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join a team that’s 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! Rā Katinga | Applications close:
18 January 2026
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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.
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Job Info:
Company: NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
Position: Senior Advisor Compliance and Contract Management
Work Location: Canterbury
Country: NZ
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