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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 Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity 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. Find out more about the role here: Position Description 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. Rā Katinga | Applications close: 18 January 2026 For further information, email: careers@nzta.govt.nz 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. Ko wai mātou | About us At Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, it all starts with our people. The organisation's performance and success depends on the people who choose to make this a great place to work and make a difference for Aotearoa. Waka Kotahi has a strong future focus, understanding that new technologies and changing customer expectations mean the transport system we know today will not be the one we deliver in ten years time.