Commercial Manager

• Shape strategic technology supplier relationships and drive greater commercial value
• Influence major technology investment, vendor and contract decisions
• Turn complex supplier portfolios into simpler, stronger and better-value outcomes

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Auckland Council’s technology environment is large, complex and critical to how we serve Auckland. Behind that technology sits an equally important ecosystem of suppliers, contracts, licensing arrangements and strategic partnerships.

We’re looking for an experienced Commercial Manager – Technology to help us get the very best from that ecosystem. This is more than managing contracts. You’ll take a portfolio-wide view of our technology suppliers and commercial arrangements, identifying opportunities to simplify, consolidate, reduce cost and improve value, while balancing technology, cyber, operational and business risk.

Working within the Technology Partnerships & Commercial team, you’ll build a comprehensive view of the technology supplier and contract portfolio and use that insight to drive better commercial outcomes. You will also;

• Optimise technology suppliers, contracts and licensing to drive greater value
• Shape strategy and performance across key technology vendors
• Identify commercial risks, savings and optimisation opportunities
• Partner across Technology, Procurement and Finance to improve commercial decisions

He kōrero mōu: About you

You’ll be an accomplished technology commercial professional who is comfortable operating in complexity and influencing at senior levels.

You know what great vendor management looks like, but more importantly, you know how to turn commercial insight into action.

You’ll bring:

• Strong technology commercial, vendor or contract management experience
• Proven ability to drive value across complex technology supplier portfolios
• Sound commercial judgement across pricing, contracts, risk and investment
• Strong negotiation, analytical and senior stakeholder influencing skills

This is a role for someone who enjoys getting underneath the numbers, contracts and supplier relationships to ask:

• Are we getting the right value? Is there a smarter way to structure this? And what could we do differently?
• You’ll have the opportunity to influence a significant technology landscape and deliver tangible outcomes through savings, cost avoidance, simplification, stronger supplier performance and better-informed investment decisions.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible.

As part of our organisation, you’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, EAP services, an Oranga Day and discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts!

View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits here: benefits

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We are a diverse organisation – we value diversity in our thinking, and we can only achieve that with a diverse team!

Tono Mai: Apply Now!

Application close date: 25nd November 2026

For a confidential discussion or for more information please get in touch with Rennie Sharma, Talent Acquisition Business Partner rennie.sharma@at.govt.nz

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

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