Contract Manager - Safety Camera Operations

Act as the key contract partner with our mobile camera service provider

Lead contract management activities and deliver positive outcomes for customers

Based in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

As our Contract Manager you will work with the mobile and fixed safety camera service delivery suppliers to achieve the specified customer and technical levels of service. You will work with the team to achieve the expected contract performance outcomes against agreed service level agreements and act as the key conduit between the provider and NZTA.

This Includes:

• Being the key contract partner and conduit between NZTA and our mobile camera service provider, working closely to ensure the delivery of outcomes against agreed service level agreements
• Overseeing safety and feasibility assessments on potential mobile camera locations
• Leading any contract management activities, including working through issues and disparities
• Providing oversight of maintenance activities in relation to fixed and mobile camera locations, liaising with key internal and external stakeholders for remediation

View the position description here.

Appointment salary is expected to be between $109,408 and $133,720 commensurate to skills and experience. 

Ko koe tēnei | About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Significant experience in contract management working with NZS3910
• Experience managing a maintenance contract or similar continuous programme
• In depth knowledge of the Safe Systems approach to road safety
• Experience in influencing and building credibility across a range of stakeholders to deliver collective outcome
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to build rapport and effectively manage a range of external and internal relationships
• Project management qualification (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.

Ko wai mātou | About us  

Transport Services is an end-to-end business group that focuses on our transport system – from policy and planning, through design and delivery, to maintenance and operations. We have some of the most capable and motivated people in the industry providing a transport system that enhances the way New Zealanders live, travel, work and connect.

Along with our other benefits we also have the NZTA Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees.

Rā Katinga | Applications Close:

21 September 2025

For further information, email: careers@nzta.govt.nz

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

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.