General Manager - Commercial

Posted 22 November 2024
LocationAuckland
Job type Permanent
DisciplineInfrastructure
Reference910586

Job description

Are you a proven commercial leader that thrives when spearheading transformative infrastructure funding and finance deals?
Crown Infrastructure Partners (CIP), soon to operate as National Infrastructure, are looking for a General Manager – Commercial to lead the end-to-end commercial transaction process, attracting and structuring private financing deals to fund essential infrastructure projects. 

In this role, you’ll lead high-impact private funding and finance partnerships to address the nation’s most critical infrastructure needs, making a lasting difference for communities across Aotearoa.

About Us:

Formed in 2009, CIP successfully rolled out the Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) programme to 87% of population, marking it as the largest co-funded public-private infrastructure initiative in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our role has expanded to include partnering with private sector, central and local government, NGOs and mana whenua to fund, finance and deliver infrastructure, including connectivity, 3 waters, transport, flood protection, community facilities and social infrastructure.

About the Role:

As the General Manager - Commercial, you will provide deft leadership in originating, developing, and managing major infrastructure transactions using private capital. Reporting to the Deputy CEO - Commercial, you’ll lead complex negotiations, foster partnerships with local and central government agencies, and engage with private investors. Your work will directly contribute to delivering high-quality, essential infrastructure to communities across New Zealand.

About You:

You are a seasoned professional with at least 10 years of commercial experience, ideally with a strong background in structuring project finance to fund infrastructure. Your expertise in managing senior stakeholder relationships and negotiating high-impact commercial funding transactions is second to none.

You bring strong leadership skills with a collaborative, hands-on approach, and you thrive in complex, high-stakes environments. Your creative and critical thinking abilities, combined with your innate commercial savvy, enable you to navigate challenges and find innovative solutions.

If you are passionate about driving commercial success and have a proven track record of excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

At CIP, your work will very meaningfully contribute to improving the lives of communities across New Zealand by addressing critical infrastructure needs. CIP is made up of exceptionally talented, highly capable people that are supported with attractive flexible working policies (including for new parents). 

If you are ready to make an impact, Apply Now to become part of a high performing team dedicated to building New Zealand’s future.
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Rachel McNickle on rachel@assemblerecruit.com or Guy Davidson on guy@assemblerecruit.com.