National Manager – Commercial Delivery

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

. Shape how a multi-billion-dollar portfolio of significant transport projects is procured, contracted and commercially supported through delivery .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeAuckland • New ZealandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong commercial acumen and senior leadership experience in managing complex infrastructure projects, with a focus on procurement, contracting, and risk management. Capable of building trusted relationships and translating strategic objectives into actionable plans that enhance delivery efficiency and performance.

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Senior Leadership ExperienceCommercial Management of Infrastructure DeliveryProcurement ModelsRisk ManagementPublic-Private Partnerships

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Hard Skills

Commercial AcumenProcurementContractingRisk ManagementProject Lifecycle Management

Soft Skills

Influencing Senior LeadershipBuilding Trusted RelationshipsDeveloping People and CapabilityStrategic ThinkingStakeholder Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

Legal Right to Live and Work in New Zealand

Industry Keywords

Infrastructure DevelopmentConstruction Sector EfficiencyMarket EngagementSupply Chain CapacityNew Zealand PPP Model

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape how a multi-billion-dollar portfolio of significant transport projects is procured, contracted and commercially supported through delivery
Set the direction for Commercial Delivery and grow the capability of its people
Work alongside planning and delivery leaders to embed commercial thinking early and throughout the project lifecycle
Balance cost, risk and delivery certainty across a diverse national capital programme
Improve construction-sector efficiency through strategic procurement and meaningful market engagement
Provide clearer visibility of the forward pipeline
Improve how work is packaged and sequenced, how risk is allocated, and how supply chain capacity is developed
Build trusted relationships and sector capability to drive delivery pace, confidence and value for money
Report to the Group General Manager Infrastructure Development and Delivery
Participate as a member of the Group Leadership Team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated senior leadership experience delivering outcomes in large, complex environments
Ability to set direction and develop people and capability
Strong commercial acumen
Experience in the commercial management of major infrastructure delivery, including procurement models, contracting and risk management
Proven ability to influence at senior leadership level
Ability to build trusted relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders
Ability to translate strategy into practical priorities, plans and outcomes that improve commercial performance and delivery efficiency
Understanding of the complexity of public-private partnerships and the specifics of the New Zealand PPP model
Legal right to live and work in New Zealand
CV and cover letter required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Five weeks’ annual leave
Income protection insurance for permanent employees
Critical illness insurance for permanent employees
Flexible working arrangements, where appropriate for the role