Contracts Officer

Nz Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

The Role

Overview

Manage contract lifecycle, ensure compliance and performance, and provide procurement advice.

Requirements

  • communication
  • relationship management
  • contract management
  • negotiation
  • financial processes
  • palmerston

What You Bring

-Outstanding communication skills -Excellent relationship management with both internal and external stakeholders. -Understanding of the structure and management of contracts -Permanent role, based in Palmerston North or Wellington -Ability to influence contract negotiation and in the development of ideas to support projects and work programmes. -Knowledge of financial processes

Benefits

-Be part of a land transport system that truly connects people, products, and places for a thriving Aotearoa. -Flexible working options

The Company

About Nz Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

-Committed to enhancing transport systems for safer and more sustainable roads. -Key focus on improving safety, reducing congestion, and supporting economic growth. -Works on high-impact projects like highway upgrades, bridge construction, and public transport systems. -Partners with local councils, contractors, and government bodies to drive transport innovation. -Focus on long-term projects, including future-proofing infrastructure for urban and rural areas. -Committed to integrating new technologies, like electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Sector Specialisms

Roads and Rail

Commercial Driving

Safety

Walking, Cycling and Public Transport

Planning and Investment

Regulatory

Temporary Traffic Management

Training and Competency

Vehicle Registration

Driver Licensing

State Highway Network Management

Passenger Transport Services

Vehicle Certification

Road User Charges

Land Transport Rules Development

Driver Testing Services

National Advertising and Education Programmes

Land Transport Research

Traffic Information Services