Commercial & asset manager
PNAL is seeking to appoint a Commercial & Asset Manager into a senior, commercially focused role responsible for contract, asset and commercial performance across a critical regional infrastructure asset.
This is not a traditional property or contracts role. The position sits at the intersection of commercial strategy, contract governance and asset lifecycle planning, and is suited to someone who enjoys driving performance while building strong, trusted relationships across tenants, suppliers and stakeholders.
About us:
Palmerston North Airport Ltd is one of a handful of New Zealand airports which operate 24/7 and are curfew free. With up to forty flights per day, scheduled passenger air services link Palmerston North Airport to Auckland, Nelson, Blenheim and Christchurch. Air service development is a key priority at Palmerston North Airport with the reintroduction of scheduled domestic jet services likely in the short term.
Palmerston North is also a key node on the New Zealand express freight network, with 20 Boeing 737 freighter movements operating overnight each week.
With a new terminal and an 8,000m2 warehouse & office complex under development, the airport is entering a significant growth phase. Additional airside hangars for aeromedical tenants and a commercial precinct are also in the planning phase.
At Palmerston North Airport we place a strong emphasis on the importance of team culture. Our OneTeam ethos is integrated across all areas of our business and our friendly, hardworking team embrace a culture of collaboration, support, and fun.
The Role:
Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, you will lead commercial and asset management across the airport’s operations, with close engagement across finance, infrastructure and operations.
You will oversee both customer and supplier contracts across the full lifecycle, from tendering and negotiation through to performance monitoring and renewal, ensuring value for money, compliance and strong commercial outcomes. A key focus will be developing and maintaining relationships with tenants, service providers and prospective partners, positioning the airport as a landlord and partner of choice.
You will also take ownership of asset management systems and lifecycle planning, providing insights and recommendations to senior leadership and the Board.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead commercial contract and asset management functions
- Implement and manage asset and contract management systems
- Oversee asset lifecycle planning, renewals forecasting and capital planning inputs
- Manage customer and supplier contracts across tendering, negotiation and performance
- Build strong relationships with tenants, prospective occupiers and service providers
- Ensure value for money, risk management and regulatory compliance
- Monitor contract performance against KPIs and service levels
- Provide recommendations to senior leadership and the Board
- Identify opportunities to improve performance and enhance asset value
View the job listing below to find out more.
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06 351 4415
info@pnairport.co.nz
Palmerston North Airport
Airport Drive, Palmerston North 4442 NEW ZEALAND
PO Box 4384,
Palmerston North 4442
