Senior Contracts Administrator
Date: 24 Aug 2025
Location:
Auckland, AUK, NZ, 0600
Company: Ventia
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Work across all levels of the business—from project teams to senior leadership.
- Be a key contributor to business direction and commercial strategy.
- Enjoy varied, challenging work across multiple projects.
- Join a growing business with future career opportunities.
- Access training, upskilling, and career pathways via Ventia Academy.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, this role supports the NZ Telco portfolios and leads contracts administration, commercial governance, and procurement. It’s a client and supply chain-facing role, supporting operational delivery, risk management, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead commercial engagement with supply chain and clients.
- Oversee procurement, contract administration, and compliance.
- Mentor junior staff and support commercial systems and processes.
- Drive risk and opportunity management, financial reporting, and claims resolution.
- Collaborate across teams to deliver commercial outcomes and innovation.
This is a hybrid role based at our head office in Karangahape road, Auckland CBD
ABOUT YOU
- Solid experience in contract administration, commercial management, or quantity surveying.
- Tertiary qualification in Law, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or similar is an advantage.
- Strong procurement and supply chain experience in infrastructure.
- Commercial acumen across legal claims, financial modelling, and performance metrics.
- Skilled in negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and leadership.
- Proficient in Excel, SharePoint, JIRA; JDE/SAP experience a plus.
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on delivery mindset.
Ready to lead commercial excellence in a growing infrastructure business? Apply now and help shape the future of Telco delivery in New Zealand.
About Ventia
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.
Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika people, LGBTTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.
How to apply
If you are looking to expand your career with a business that rewards and values its employees, please
Position Reference Number: 164269