Materials Manager

Te āhua o te tūranga | The nature of the role

As our Materials Manager within the Major Projects group, you will play a pivotal role across the development, construction and commissioning phases of large‑scale renewable projects throughout Aotearoa. You will be at the heart of ensuring materials and equipment flow smoothly from suppliers through to site, supporting safe, timely and high‑quality project delivery. This is a role where your ability to anticipate, coordinate and connect the dots will directly influence project success.

Working closely with Project Engineers, suppliers and delivery partners, you will lead the end‑to‑end materials management function. From expediting and logistics through to storage, documentation and supplier engagement, your work will help keep complex projects on track. You will bring clarity to complexity, communicate calmly under pressure and contribute to a team culture grounded in trust, pride and collective achievement, he waka eke noa.

Ko wai koe | About you

You are someone who thrives in large, complex project environments and takes genuine pride in delivering outcomes that matter. You bring solid experience in materials management, logistics or supply chain roles within major projects and understand what it takes to keep things moving in dynamic, fast‑paced settings. You are comfortable working in the grey, balancing detail with the bigger picture, and supporting others to succeed along the way.

Must‑haves:

You will bring extensive experience in materials management, ideally across large‑scale capital projects in the electrical/energy industry, along with strong organisational skills and a proven ability to manage multiple moving parts. You are a clear communicator who builds trusted relationships with engineers, suppliers and stakeholders, and you value safety, quality and process discipline.

Nice‑to‑haves:

Experience in logistics, inventory systems (ideally SAP), along with a background in engineering or project management (QA/QC), would be a bonus, but not essential. What matters most is your mindset, your curiosity and your willingness to learn and contribute.

Above all, you are a team player who enjoys the journey as much as the result. You bring energy, resilience and whakaaronui to your work, and if some of this sounds like you but not all of it yet, we still encourage you to apply.

This is 2 year fixed term opportunity. 

At Contact, it really is good to be home. We support our people with wellbeing benefits that make a genuine difference, including flexible working where possible, strong health and wellbeing support, and access to confidential professional therapy for you and your whānau. You’ll also have access to free flu vaccinations, skin checks, onsite health support and learning through Contact University.

On top of a competitive salary, we offer KiwiSaver contributions, wellbeing payments to support your home setup, help with energy and broadband costs if you’re a Contact customer, plus access to discounts and free financial advice. We’re also proud to give back through community leave and partnerships across Aotearoa, creating a workplace where people feel supported, connected and able to do their best work.

Applications close 5pm Friday the 29th of May