Contract Manager - Renewals And Contestable

nzta.govt.nz

Christchurch, New Zealand
Base: 90-120% of b + commensurate to skills + expe...
Contract administration under nzs 3910/3917
Quality assurance and compliance monitoring
Financial management and contract payments
Lead the delivery of asset renewals and contestable packages for NZ’s state highways, ensuring value for money, quality, and compliance across complex contracts

Job Summary

  • Lead the delivery of asset renewals and contestable packages for NZ’s state highways, ensuring value for money, quality, and compliance across complex contracts.
  • Manage all aspects of renewal works delivery, including IDC and contestable packages, acting as Contract Administrator and coordinating optimal delivery.
  • You’ll join a team that values wellbeing, collaboration, and courage, offering a competitive salary and benefits package with flexible working arrangements.

Matching Summary

Lead the delivery of asset renewals and contestable packages for NZ’s state highways, ensuring value for money, quality, and compliance across complex contracts.

Salary

Base: 90-120% of band commensurate to skills and experience; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package, flexible working arrangements, 5 weeks annual leave, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Contract administration under NZS 3910/3917
  • Quality assurance and compliance monitoring
  • Financial management and contract payments
  • Procurement processes and principles
  • Contractor relationship management

Nice-to-have

  • Understanding of Te Ao Māori
  • Promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori
  • Appreciate Te Tiriti o Waitangi
  • Collaboration and courage values

Key Requirements

  • Tertiary qualification in engineering, construction management, or related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
  • Legal right to live and work in New Zealand

Work Rights

Legal right to live and work in New Zealand

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