

Oversees transport networks, manages infrastructure, and improves road safety across New Zealand.
9 days ago
$222,443 - $271,875
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Office Full-Time
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Lead the design and implementation of best practice commercial management across significant projects, driving best commercial outcomes while overseeing risk profiles. This permanent role is based in Wellington within the NZ Transport Agency (Waka Kotahi), the delivery authority for major infrastructure such as Roads of National Significance.
The Commercial Delivery Lead will be embedded in project teams, shaping commercial strategy, procurement, risk and contingency management, value engineering, supply-chain development and benefit realisation. The position requires senior leadership of commercial workstreams throughout the Pre-Implementation and Implementation phases to ensure scope, cost and value-for-money outcomes.
The successful candidate will have extensive commercial and contractual experience in complex civil-infrastructure delivery, strong commercial acumen, and proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary investment capabilities (economics, procurement, finance, business case). Experience with NZ 3910/Alliance contracts or equivalents, risk quantification, contract negotiation, dispute resolution and high‑volume contract management is essential.
The salary range is $222,443‑$271,875, commensurate with experience, and the package includes five weeks of annual leave plus life, income protection and critical‑illness insurance for permanent staff.