Job Description

At Fulton Hogan, strong leadership is an important part of being a successful and enduring infrastructure business. For the past 90 years, our leaders, both at Board and Executive level, have provided governance and direction so that together we deliver the best strategic outcomes for our business we can achieve our vision of creating, connecting and caring for communities.

We are looking for a leader driven by a passion for high performance, collaboration and fostering strong relationships with employees across the business. Our culture thrives on our Real values, Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude and Leadership. Our employees live by these values through the work they do, every day, as one team.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced Contract Manager to lead the delivery of cyclic and programmed maintenance activities for our newly secured IDC contract with NZTA across the Manawatū and Whanganui regions. Commencing in May 2026, this contract presents an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of infrastructure maintenance across the regions. This is your chance to make a tangible difference, lead a passionate team, and help build safer, more vibrant communities for generations to come!

This role is responsible for managing all aspects of Fulton Hogan’s commitment under the contract, ensuring that obligations are met to the highest standard. The Contract Manager acts as the main point of contact between Fulton Hogan, the Contract Administrator, and the Independent Certifier, handling instructions, decisions, and all formal communications, including notices. The position involves fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and maintaining clear, effective communication throughout contract delivery.

In addition to the above you will:

• Oversee all aspects of contract management, ensuring Fulton Hogan’s obligations and commercial disciplines are consistently met, including financial reporting, cost controls, claim review, and productivity and quality tracking

• Represent Fulton Hogan in formal communications and decision-making processes, acting as the key liaison with the Contract Administrator, Principal, and the Independent Certifier

• Develop and implement Contract Management Plans, define roles and responsibilities, and ensure staff receive ongoing performance development and relevant training

• Maintain a strong, professional presence onsite by ensuring qualified personnel supervise operations, and actively participating in contract-specific workshops, meetings, and incident exercises

• Build and sustain mutually trusted relationships with clients, stakeholders, local authorities, and internal teams to achieve contract objectives and proactively support customer management

• Coordinate internal supply chain and subcontract agreements, ensure timely delivery of all contract reporting, and continuously review and update contract roles, responsibilities, and processes

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Extensive experience in contract management, preferably within civil infrastructure

• Proven track record in managing financial reporting, budgets, cost controls, claims, and P&L performance

• Strong understanding of commercial disciplines, productivity, and quality tracking within a contracting environment

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement Contract Management Plans, including staff performance development and allocation of responsibilities

• Effective communication and stakeholder relationship management skills, with experience liaising with clients, independent certifiers, local authorities, and iwi

• Familiarity with IDC contract delivery, network maintenance, and incident response planning

• Experience in coordinating supply chain activities, managing subcontract agreements, and overseeing site supervision

• Ability to participate in and lead contract-specific workshops, risk reviews, planning sessions, and process improvement initiatives

• Exceptional organisational, leadership, and team-building skills, supporting the creation of a high-performing culture

• Knowledge of reporting, RACI frameworks, and continuous process improvement within contract delivery environments

• You will be a supportive and collaborative leader with a passion for developing and growing talent

Good work equals Good Benefits:

• Company vehicle

• KiwiSaver employer contributions

• Fuel discount card

• Parental leave top-up payment with additional return to work support

• Family scholarships

• Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities

• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers

• Medical insurance (eligibility period applies)

• Life insurance

Creating, Connecting and caring for the community 

Our people regularly donate their time to local causes and initiatives, while at a regional and national level we provide financial support, skills and resources to a wide range of organisations that are strengthening our communities. Our focus aims to also reduce our impact on the environment, and regenerate healthy new ecosystems. We look to partner with others to lift the standards of our industry and show customers lower-impact ways of delivering infrastructure.

Learn more about us: Homepage - Fulton Hogan  and make an application to join our growing industry. 

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All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen.

We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities.

We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply.