Te Whiwhinga mahi - Contract Manager – Rail
The Contract Manager – Rail at Auckland Transport is responsible for ensuring compliance by parties with rail operations, network access and asset management agreements in the delivery of contracted passenger rail and asset and facilities management services.
The role takes a whole-of-contract management approach, extending beyond contract administration and compliance to support contract performance, commercial outcomes, value for money, risk management and continuous improvement.
Key tasks will include:
- Managing the contractual relationship between AT’s Rail Services Group, suppliers and stakeholders, applying contractual judgement to ensure obligations are understood, issues are addressed and services are delivered in accordance with contractual requirements.
- Developing and maintaining effective, high performing working relationships that build openness and trust, and become a key enabler to the successful delivery of all work programmes and contract obligations
- Leading the contract management aspects of the negotiation, review and updating of Management Plans with internal stakeholders and relevant suppliers.
- Ensuring that contract management and administration activity within the RSG is carried out as per AT
- Overseeing contract compliance activities including reporting and identifying process requirements and improvements to support compliance.
- Proactively driving value-for-money outcomes through analysis of contract performance, cost, risk, commercial opportunities and supplier delivery, while managing cost control and contract administration through AT’s commercial and contract management systems.
Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?
Minimum:- A tertiary qualification in commerce, business, law or equivalent
Desired:
- Masters level tertiary degree
- Membership of Professional Body
Role specific experience
- 10 years' experience in commercial, contracts, procurement, infrastructure, transport or a related field, including at least 5 years in a contract management or related commercial role involving contracts of significant value and/or complexity.
- Managing contracts in a political or complex
- Managing contracts of significant value and/or complexity.
- Managing relationships with senior stakeholders.
Desired:
- Understanding of local
- Understanding of transport sector
Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation
At Auckland Transport, people are at the heart of everything we do. We're proud to foster a workplace where inclusion isn't just encouraged—it's embedded in our culture. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels safe, respected, valued, and supported. Our values guide how we work and connect: Manaakitanga - we care deeply for our communities; Tiakitanga - we prioritise safety in every journey; Whanaungatanga - we build strong relationships; and Auahatanga - we strive to be better, bolder, together.
Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now!
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