Commercial Manager New Zealand

Te Putake | Why we're hiring :

We're stepping into our next chapter, aspiring toward 80% fibre uptake across the motu by

With our new strategy providing the roadmap for what we're working to achieve and how we'll get there, opportunities are emerging as we seek to expand our capability and talent in new and different spaces.

We're looking for a Commercial Manager to lead strategic technology procurement across Chorus' Chief Technology Office.

This is a pivotal role for a commercially astute professional with deep expertise in technology sourcing and supplier strategy.

You'll lead the development and execution of commercial strategies across a broad technology portfolio, including software, hardware, cloud services, and professional services, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technology roadmaps.

You'll lead complex negotiations, manage contract lifecycles, and share market insights that inform strategic decisions.

With a strong emphasis on strategic thinking, value creation, and risk management, this role suits someone who enjoys influencing outcomes and translating commercial strategy into effective delivery.

A key part of the role involves drafting and reviewing contracts to ensure they reflect strategic intent, mitigate risk, and support business outcomes.

While deep experience in technology procurement is essential, exposure to broader categories (e.g. property or corporate services) is highly valued.

This versatility will enable you to collaborate across other areas of Chorus beyond the Chief Technology Office, as and when needed.

Your day-to-day will span :

Leading the development and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives, including market exercises and competitive tenders.

Shaping negotiation strategies and partnering in complex commercial negotiations with technology suppliers.

Sharing insights on market dynamics, cost drivers, and supplier positioning to inform commercial strategy.

Drafting and reviewing commercial contracts to ensure alignment with strategic objectives, business requirements, and risk mitigation.

Coordinating with legal, financial, and technical stakeholders to support contracting and deal execution.

Managing high-value contract renewals and proactively overseeing supplier lifecycle events.

Resolving commercial disputes in a way that protects business interests and supports long-term outcomes.

Contributing to capability uplift across procurement, negotiation, and commercial strategy.

If you're someone who enjoys big-picture thinking, values collaboration, and knows how to constructively challenge – this could be the role for you.

You're commercially savvy, confident, and outcome focused.

You know how to constructively challenge the business and preserve relationships while pushing for the best outcomes.

Here's what you'll bring :

Proven experience in strategic technology procurement, with a strong understanding of sourcing across software, hardware, cloud, and professional services.

A track record of leading complex commercial negotiations and securing strategic outcomes.

Demonstrated ability to develop and implement sourcing strategies that deliver commercial value and effectively manage risk.

Expertise in drafting, reviewing, and managing commercial contracts, including renewals and dispute resolution.

Strong analytical and financial acumen to support planning, budgeting, and supplier performance management.

Ability to quickly absorb complex business and technology information and translate it into actionable commercial strategies.

A collaborative and confident approach, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and constructively challenge to drive outcomes.

Experience across broader procurement categories, such as property, corporate services, or indirect spend, is a valuable bonus, adding versatility to support wider business needs.

We're shaping a future where all New Zealanders are free to access opportunities that define their own lives, as we expand our network to help Aotearoa grow.

With a new strategy in place and a powerful, inspiring purpose, Chorus is an exciting space right now.

We're on the path to moving from being the great network builder to being the great network operator.

To do that, we embrace our mindsets : Be bold, ignite growth, Honour our past, reimagine our future, and Connect communities, empower people.

We need people who not only embody these mindsets and the underpinning behaviours but who also inspire others to do the same.

With our Chorus Care package benefits behind you, you'll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside a caring, open-minded team in an environment that embraces diversity, encourages innovation, redefines flexibility, and offers an enviable work-life balance.

We know how to do hybrid working well and have been doing it for years.

We encourage you to find ways to work flexibly.

If it suits your circumstances and delivers great outcomes for Chorus – that's when you know you've found the Sweet Spot!

We have a fair, inclusive and equitable culture where our differences are our strengths, we connect on shared values, and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Please let us know of any accessibility requirements you would like us to consider to support you with your application.

We know women are underrepresented in senior roles, and we want to change that.

If you're a woman looking for your next step, in a company that genuinely supports your growth, has a flexible work culture and visible female leaders – we'd encourage you to apply.

Come be part of a new era at Chorus, apply today.

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