Maintenance Contract Manager - State Highways | Roads at New Zealand Transport Agency, Canterbury Building long-term relationships with our partnersDelivering positive outcomes for South Canterbury customersBased in TimaruTe Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
As our Maintenance Contract Manager, you will work with the Network Outcomes maintenance delivery contract and provide levels of service that meet both the technical requirements and the customer needs. The purpose of this role is to work with the highways maintenance and operations service delivery contractor to achieve the specified customer and technical levels of service.
Working alongside other Maintenance Contract Managers, Network Managers, and Journey Manager and other internal teams, you will play a vital part in contract management to assist in achieving the best outcomes for all parties, through collaboration and open communication. This is where your strong relationship management and negotiation skills will come to the fore. This is a varied role and other responsibilities include collaboration with contractors, promotion of the Network Outcomes Contract and monitoring the safety of the highway networks.
This position is based in our Timaru office and is focused on the South Canterbury Network Outcomes Contract.
Ko koe tenei | About you
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Significant experience in contract management working with NZS3910Experience of relationship management, including contracting and expert dispute resolution capabilityProven ability to influence and negotiateStrong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to deliver a strong customer focus cultureCivil design capability and asset management experienceWhole of life design philosophyA Chartered Professional Engineer qualification (CMEngNZ or. equivalent) is desirable.This is a great opportunity for a driven individual looking to make their mark. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to work with committed and supportive people who value your input; then we would like to hear from you.
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Ko wai matou | About us
Our Transport Services Group keeps the transport system operational and optimised to meet the needs of all New Zealanders
We ensure the transport system can always be relied upon to provide safe, accessible and resilient journeysWe know what's happening across the transport system and are constantly responding to any impacts on user journeysWe have strong and trusted relationships with local communities and stakeholders and work together to ensure the transport system meets the current needs and future ambitions of the regionTo be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
NZTA| 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.
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