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Contract Manager – Professional Services
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. Provide six-month parental leave cover within the National Contracts team in Asset and Operations .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in administering professional services contracts, ensuring compliance with NZTA requirements, and maintaining accurate contract records. Proficient in coordinating resources, managing risks, and communicating effectively with stakeholders to enhance contract performance and efficiency.
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Contract AdministrationProfessional Services ContractsRisk Identification and MitigationClear Written and Verbal CommunicationProcurement Understanding
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Hard Skills
Contract ManagementDocumentation PreparationRecord KeepingExpenditure MonitoringSupplier Performance Monitoring
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailProactive ApproachCollaborationSound JudgementSelf-Directed Work
Industry Keywords
NZTA RequirementsIntegrated Delivery ModelConsultancy Contract ConditionsValue-for-MoneyTe Ao Māori
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide six-month parental leave cover within the National Contracts team in Asset and Operations
- Own and administer a varied portfolio of professional services contracts supporting maintenance delivery under the Integrated Delivery Model
- Administer contracts according to Consultancy Contract Conditions, contract documents and NZTA requirements
- Prepare contractual correspondence, consultant notices, service orders and variations
- Assess payment information and maintain records of approvals, expenditure, commitments and contract changes
- Work with local NZTA teams to understand programmes, priorities and resource requirements
- Coordinate supplier availability and allocation and onboarding of suitably qualified resources
- Monitor expenditure against approved allocations and support value-for-money decisions
- Maintain communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders, resolving and escalating issues
- Identify delivery, resource, commercial and procurement risks and support mitigation
- Monitor supplier performance through PACE and coordinate improvement actions
- Maintain complete, accurate and audit-ready contract records
- Coordinate monthly reporting on cost, progress, risks, resourcing and supplier performance
- Implement improvements to strengthen contract performance, coordination and efficiency
- Act as Principal’s Representative under NZTA’s Consultancy Contract Conditions
Requirements
What you’ll need- Experience administering professional services, consultancy, infrastructure or similar contracts
- Ability to read, understand and apply contract documents and follow defined contractual processes
- Experience preparing professional correspondence, contract notices, service orders, variations or similar documentation
- Strong administration skills and attention to detail
- Ability to maintain complete and reliable records
- Ability to coordinate multiple activities, approvals and deadlines
- Proactive, self-directed approach with ability to manage workload and work with limited day-to-day supervision
- Confidence working collaboratively with local NZTA teams, suppliers and technical specialists
- Sound judgement and ability to identify risks, resolve routine issues and escalate matters appropriately
- Understanding of procurement, delegated authority and value-for-money requirements, or ability to learn quickly
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Confidence using reports, forecasts and contract records to support decisions
- Willingness to gain understanding of Te Ao Māori, promote tikanga and te reo Māori, and appreciate Te Tiriti o Waitangi in the public service
- Legal right to live and work in New Zealand
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible work from home arrangements in line with NZTA arrangements
- Supportive, flexible national team
- Experienced colleagues available for advice, support and knowledge sharing
- Opportunity to broaden contract management experience and strengthen commercial judgement
- Exposure to local NZTA teams, technical specialists, commercial and procurement colleagues, and professional services suppliers
- Equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion commitment
- Recruitment support and access accommodations available