Commercial Lead

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

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

Description

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 tēnei | 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

Mō mātou | 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

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

Applications close : 5 November 2025

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To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New 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.

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