Posted 16 July, 2026
Contract Manager
Hamilton City Council
Hamilton, WKO, NZ
Full Time
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Job Description
Hamilton City and Waikato District Councils have formed a publicly owned, Council-controlled Organisation (CCO) to deliver water services across Hamilton city and Waikato district. The company is called IAWAI - Flowing Waters and will take over the provision of water services from 1 July 2026. This transition will occur in stages such as the current Watercare contract for Waikato District Council transferring to the CCO on 1 July 2026. Job Description We’re on the lookout for a talented Contract Manager to help deliver some exciting projects. You will join the IAWAI team in providing critical infrastructure to ensure the resilience and growth of Hamilton and Waikato. As a Contract Manager, you’ll play a key role in making things happen. You’ll be part of a team that’s shaping the future of our community, working on projects that truly make a difference. We offer a supportive environment where your skills and ideas matter, and where you can contribute to meaningful outcomes every day. Experience in civil engineering infrastructure with a focus on NZS391x conditions of contract Engineer’s Representative responsibilities for the successful delivery of 3 waters infrastructure projects. Qualifications Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience 3-5 years’+ experience in contract documentation preparation and tender evaluation. Strong MSQA experience and general engineering advice & support for small, medium and large scale civil infrastructure projects. Previous experience in a Contract Engineer/Manager role, ideally with a Tertiary level qualification in Civil Engineering. Understanding and experience of programme, financial and risk management. Experience of supporting or directly managing small, medium and/or large scale (million-dollar+) capital delivery projects. Experience in engaging with internal and external stakeholders. The ability to work hard while understanding balancing that with positive team culture and collegiality. A team player is a must! Additional Information He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What’s the salary? Circa $120K dependent on skills and experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr