Commercial Lead

• Lead commercial delivery for major infrastructure projects
• Collaborate with experts to deliver impactful transport solutions
• Permanent full-time – Auckland or Wellington (other North Island locations considered)

Are you passionate about driving commercial excellence and making a real difference for communities across Aotearoa?

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
We are seeking a Commercial Lead to champion best-practice commercial management on major infrastructure projects. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in delivering safer, more efficient transport solutions that benefit New Zealanders every day.

Join us as a Commercial Lead, driving commercial excellence across major infrastructure projects. You’ll lead commercial strategies, guide procurement, and support project teams to deliver safer, more efficient transport for New Zealand.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead commercial delivery strategies for projects
• Oversee procurement and contract management
• Mentor project leaders on commercial matters
• Manage risk, budgets, and contract compliance
• Resolve commercial challenges and disputes

View the position description here.

Appointment base salary is from $173,842 to $191,226 depending on relevant knowledge and experience. Along with our other benefits, we offer 5 weeks annual leave, and a Life, Income Protection and Critical-illness Insurance scheme available for all permanent employees.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

You’re a commercially savvy leader who thrives in complex environments and enjoys collaborating with diverse teams. You bring a strong track record in procurement, contract management, and project delivery, with the ability to influence outcomes and mentor others.

In addition, you’ll bring

• Strong commercial and procurement expertise
• Project management and leadership experience
• Proven contract negotiation and dispute resolution skills
• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience
• Experience in transport infrastructure

Ka whiwhi koe i te aha | What you will get in return

At NZTA, we’re proud to foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous growth. Our people enjoy flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, and access to wellbeing initiatives like discounted healthcare and fitness programmes. Many of our team members say they stay because of the meaningful work, supportive leadership, and opportunities to grow their careers across exciting infrastructure projects. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Free Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance
• Inclusive, collaborative culture

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help deliver great outcomes for New Zealand.

Mō mātou | About Us

The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is the largest infrastructure delivery agent in New Zealand, our work touches the lives of all New Zealanders by planning, designing, delivering, managing and operating an integrated transport system along with our partners. We have some of the most capable and motivated people in the industry providing a transport system that enables New Zealanders to live, travel, work and connect. 

Our Commercial Delivery team within Transport Services provides end-to-end operational, planning and delivery support to facilitate the achievement of organisational and management objectives. We lead the design and implementation of best practice commercial management business improvement and provide commercial support to for NZTA’s Transport Services portfolio. 

Rā Katinga | Applications close:

For further information, email: [email protected]

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.