Procurement Contract Officer

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About the team | Ko te rōpū nei

The Procurement team at the Christchurch City Council operates as an integral part of the Risk, Finance and Performance group to provide a framework that ensures there is a best practice procurement applied across all Council procurement activities in alignment with Council's vision, strategic priorities and community outcomes. The team is a shared service provide and enabler of Council's business units.

Conducting procurement in a centre-led manner, the Procurement team champions the quality and execution of the procurement and contract management life-cycle. The department consists of a large team that provides safeguarding, servicing and shaping contract management activities across a wide range of Council requirements

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

The role of Procurement Contract Officer is an ideal position for someone building their career in procurement and contract management.

This is a multifaceted position where no two days are the same and thinking and acting quickly is required. Your role will see you dealing with a variety of stakeholders both internally and externally so managing and fostering relationships is imperative.

This role's main focus is supporting and assisting the Engineer's Representatives, Procurement and Contracts Leads and managers with contract management activities.

You'll be assisting team members in delivering contract management tasks. Such tasks include the development of contract management plans, preparation of extension and variation documentation, coordinating correspondence to keep communication open between stakeholders and internal staff, supporting leads in preparation of data for analysis, use of Microsoft and financial apps.

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei

Our main goal is to create a seamless service with respect to contract management activities and procurement expertise, so you'll have the ability to see the finer detail and will be proactive in initiating change where needed.

We are a team that manages a wide variety of contracts from digital solutions to infrastructure maintenance, this requires the candidate to be adaptable to the changing needs and requirements.

Where no two days are the same, the team and role are often in a pressure cooker environment in the journey to delivering outcomes, a cool calm and collected nature will work well. Ideally, you will have experience in public or regulated sector, be highly organised with an eye for detail and interest in contract management. Please refer to the Position Description to inform yourself on how your skills and experience can align with this role.

What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

Want To Be Involved In Shaping Your City? Here At The Council We Know Our Strength Comes From Our People, Working Together As One Team To Create Results. When You Join Us, You're Getting Involved First Hand, And Contributing To Crafting The Christchurch Community. You Will Also Benefit From

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
• Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
• Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, you think you have what it takes and want to get involved in shaping our City then please apply today.

Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at ***email_hidden***

• Hours of work - 37.5-40 hours per week
• Position - Permanent Fulltime
• Location - This position is primarily based at Te Hononga, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices - 53 Hereford Street
• Salary - The salary band for this position goes from $74,394 to $82,660 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.
• Closing Date - 1st July 2026

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.