Ko mātou tēnei – our organisation
At One New Zealand, our purpose is to unlock the magic of technology to create an awesome Aotearoa. We're focusing on investing more into simpler and better products and services, to make things even better for New Zealanders.

We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded a #2 ranking in Randstad’s Most Attractive Employers in New Zealand within the IT and telecommunications sectors as well as being nominated as finalists for the 2023 Retail Employer of the Year Award.

We are also proudly Rainbow Tick certified and champion diversity of thought, perspective and background. We offer a friendly and open environment with leading flexible working practices that help people maintain a personal and professional balance that works for them and their whānau.

Uia mai koe te pātai, he aha te mea nui o tēnei ao? Māku koe e kii atu he tangata, he tangata, he tangata.

“If you asked me, what is the greatest thing in this world, I would say it is people, it is people, it is people.”

Ko tō tūranga – your role
As our Commercial Manager – Infrastructure & Property you will play a key role in managing ~$100m cost to OneNZ invested in passive asset leases along with managing the leased network property and colocation agreements for Technology, ensuring that all legal and commercial requirements are met.

The successful candidate for this role will be detail & process oriented, performance focused, have good organisational skills and strong relational skills, along with contract interpretation skills and the ability to navigate ambiguity between contractual & operational outcomes.

You will manage and optimise spend within their portfolio, leveraging vendor service agreements and integrating into Infrastructure operational teams (functional business owners) to ensure quality compliance, performance (e.g. coverage targets) are enabled. This role will also work with Finance & Commercial, Procurement, Legal and the external Vendor or Supplier to drive and measure vendor performance.

Please Note this is a 10 month Fixed Term position.

Ko tō mahi – what you’ll do

Build strong working relationships with key vendors (FortySouth & Bayleys).
Managing existing supplier contracts, establishing appropriate governance forums to manage risks, contract compliance & process enablement.
Manage lease renewals, relocates, assignments & terminations in partnership with Business Owners & vendors through appropriate governance forums.
For the specified Infra vendor relationships ensure that spend, invoicing and goods receipting is valid, timely and there is a recorded track of site-specific charges.
Support business to design frameworks that enable New Build, Upgrade and Operational delivery. Support best practices, KPI’s and SLAs once implemented.
Drive continuous cost optimisation and process improvements through vendor relationships and performance management. Optimised co-location strategy & revenue in partnership with business owners.
Deliver insightful reporting on spend categories managed on a monthly basis.
Supporting procurement as part of the Vendor Management process, including sourcing, renewal and exit processes as required.

Na tōu rourou - what you’ll bring

Proven experience in a similar role ideally within an Infrastructure environment working across vendor management, procurement or legal.
Must be analytical with strong commercial acumen
Ability to work with high performing team, make decisions under pressure and communicate effectively.
Proven ability to work in ambiguity and create clarity and purpose.
Strong communications skills with ability to influence and persuade others up to C-suite of partners.
Proven ability to work with multiple stakeholders – customers, vendors, partners and other internal teams.
Proven ability to manage and extract value from supply contracts.
Proven ability to implement governance and process in a collaborative manner.
Highly organised, self-motivated, leadership style of continuous improvement
Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service and build trust with suppliers.

Nā mātou te rourou – what you’ll get

One New Zealand is leading the way by ensuring you can have a truly balanced life. Most roles allow flexibility to work from home and flex your hours to enjoy work & family commitments.
A fully subsidised Southern Cross health insurance cover for you and your family.
Laptop, unlimited data plan, market leading cell-phone for business or personal use.
Lifestyle leave where you can purchase an extra week or two of annual leave.
Discounts on One New Zealand products, services and much more!

At One New Zealand, we have a clear purpose to unlock the magic of technology to create an awesome Aotearoa. We’ve got Heart, showing up as our best selves in every situation. We have the Grit to deliver a radically better world for our customers. We embrace the Freedom to shape the future, creating a more progressive, more inclusive Aotearoa.

Joining the One New Zealand whānau will stretch you, challenge you and provide opportunities you’ve been seeking to expand your career. You’ll engage in unique workplace experiences, be exposed to exciting and innovative technology, and gain opportunities for learning beyond Aotearoa.

Tū hikitia rā, tū hāpainga. Tū hāpainga, tū hikitia rā.

We stand to uplift, to support and to elevate others.

Commercial Manager - Infrastructure & Property

ONE NZ

Commercial Manager - Infrastructure & Property

ONE NZ

Auckland

ONE NZ

Commercial Manager - Infrastructure & Property

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