Commercial Lead

Are you passionate about driving commercial excellence and making a real difference for communities across Aotearoa?

We are seeking two (2) Commercial Leads to champion best-practice commercial management on major infrastructure projects. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in delivering safer, more efficient transport solutions that benefit New Zealanders every day.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

Join us as a Commercial Lead, driving commercial excellence across major infrastructure projects. You'll lead commercial strategies, guide procurement, and support project teams to deliver safer, more efficient transport for New Zealand.

Key responsibilities :

Lead commercial delivery strategies for projects

Oversee procurement and contract management

Mentor project leaders on commercial matters

Manage risk, budgets, and contract compliance

Resolve commercial challenges and disputes

Find out more about the role here –

Position Description

Expected appointment base salary is between $173,842 to $225,995 commensurate to skills and experience.

Ko koe tenei | About you

You're a commercially savvy leader who thrives in complex environments and enjoys collaborating with diverse teams. You bring a strong track record in procurement, contract management, and project delivery, with the ability to influence outcomes and mentor others.

In addition, you'll bring

Strong commercial and procurement expertise

Project management and leadership experience

Proven contract negotiation and dispute resolution skills

Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience

Experience in transport infrastructure

Knowledge of Te Ao Maori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi, or willingness to learn

Mo matou | About Us

Commercial delivery provides end-to-end operational, planning and delivery support to facilitate the achievement of organisational and management objectives. We lead the design and implementation of best practice commercial management business improvement and provide commercial support to the Transport Services portfolio.

The National Land Transport Programme (NLTP) represents our commitment to provide New Zealanders with a safe, accessible, efficient and connected transport system. As part of the Commercial Delivery team, the Commercial Director takes ownership of the programme level infrastructure delivery aspects to support improved commercials at the delivery level

Ka whiwhi koe i te aha | What you will get in return

At NZTA, we're proud to foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous growth. Our people enjoy flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, and access to wellbeing initiatives like discounted healthcare and fitness programmes. Many of our team members say they stay because of the meaningful work, supportive leadership, and opportunities to grow their careers across exciting infrastructure projects.

We offer :

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible working arrangements

5 weeks annual leave

Free Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurances package

Inclusive, collaborative culture

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help deliver great outcomes for New Zealand.

Ra Katinga | Applications close :

5 November

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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.