Senior Advisor Compliance and Contract Management at NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Position Senior Advisor Compliance and Contract Management
Posted 13 Jan 2026
Expired 12 Feb 2026
Company NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
Location Canterbury | NZ
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

Latest job information from NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi for the position of Senior Advisor Compliance and Contract Management. If the Senior Advisor Compliance and Contract Management vacancy in Canterbury matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

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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.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Info:

  • Company: NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
  • Position: Senior Advisor Compliance and Contract Management
  • Work Location: Canterbury
  • Country: NZ

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