Commercial Contract Manager

About the Company Our client is a large New Zealand technology services business supporting critical infrastructure and services across the country. They operate at real scale and complexity, with commercial and procurement functions that work closely together to keep things moving. Description About the Company Our client is a large New Zealand technology services business supporting critical infrastructure and services across the country. They operate at real scale and complexity, with commercial and procurement functions that work closely together to keep things moving. The Role This is an initial 6-month daily rate contract with genuine potential to extend, focused on hands‑on contract lifecycle management within a broader procurement function. The role covers contract management, supplier and stakeholder engagement, commercial negotiations, and supporting contract delivery and governance activities. Key Responsibilities Own contract lifecycle management from execution through to renewal or close‑out Lead commercial negotiations and stakeholder engagement across active contracts Support contract delivery and governance activities in close partnership with procurement Work across multiple internal systems to track and progress contract status Manage fast‑moving and occasionally escalated commercial matters Sit alongside the procurement team day to day, working closely on shared priorities and processes Maintain accurate records and documentation across active contracts Key Skills & Experience Required Strong contract management background, essential Procurement exposure or a procurement‑generalist background is highly valued Also open to candidates from civil or construction backgrounds with solid contract management experience, ICT or telco sector experience is highly desirable Confident handling commercial negotiations and external stakeholder‑facing conversations Comfortable working across multiple systems and managing a high volume of detail Strong team player who works well across functions, this is genuinely important for the hiring manager Calm under pressure when commercial issues escalates Proactive and self‑directed, able to get on with the job with minimal oversight What’s In It For You This is a genuine opportunity to build a track record with a large, complex organisation, with real intent from the business to convert this to a permanent role down the line. You’ll work closely with a supportive commercial and procurement team, taking real ownership of your own contract portfolio, negotiations included, rather than sitting on the periphery. If you want hands‑on scope and a foot in the door with a business of this scale, this is worth a conversation. Candidates must hold existing rights to work in New Zealand. #J-18808-Ljbffr