Commercial Services Manager
  • Be part of an organisation going through an exciting phase – contributing towards a better and more sustainable future for Aucklanders
  • Join a newly formed team committed to sharing knowledge, working collaboratively, cross-skilling and development
  • Competitive salary with benefits such as wfh flexibility, career progression, learning & development opportunities and a whole load of other great benefits

About the Company & Team: You will be part of a large public sector organisation dedicated to looking after their employees and striving to make a positive difference for the communities they serve. Working in the Commercial Services team on key projects and initiatives, you will be operating in a dynamic environment with the common objective of supporting the delivery of the Commercial and Contracts business plan.

About the role: You will be leading and managing the Commercial Services team which will also include leading, supporting and advising on commercial activities across the unit. A key aspect of this role will also involve contributing to the development and knowledge share of commercial best practices with other colleagues, teams and wider division.
 
Day to day responsibilities:

  • Reviewing commercial, financial, and contractual aspects, implications and requirements of specific project or programme areas
  • Supporting respective projects with the overarching strategy and planning to progress the project or project specific activitiies
  • Reviewing and managing fares and concessions
  • Leading and supporting contract and commercial negotiations and outcomes
  • Supporting the identification, evaluation and implementation of funding and approvals

About You: You will have substantial commercial advisory/management experience with the ability to understand complex commercial issues, services and capital contracts.

  • Extensive commercial advisory/management experience, professional services and/or strategic business management in government or private sector with focus on project delivery and commercial outcomes
  • Experience in business case development, preferably in the transport sector
  • Previous procurement and project management experience
  • Strong personal resilience with the ability to work in a dynamic environment


If you are looking for a change and you meet the above requirements please apply today! 

Heather Kerr
Senior Consultant