Technical Contracts Administrator

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Christchurch City Council Full time
At the Christchurch City Council, we are driven by our passion for creating a better future. We believe in working as one yet staying true to ourselves. Help make a positive impact on our community while enjoying a rewarding career of opportunities. Christchurch City Council, where it's possible to love what you do.


You'll be part of the team that supports our Resources staff, so your day will be filled with variety and challenges.

You'll enjoy working collaboratively as one team in a dynamic and fast paced environment, remain adaptable, adhere to policies and procedures, and have sound judgement in prioritising tasks and activities to meet deadlines.


Some of the key tasks are:

  • Processing of contract progress claims using complex spreadsheets
  • Preparation of procurement documentation, including contractual documents
  • Uploading tender documentation onto the Council's tender portal
  • Collating all contract documents and additional correspondence for signing by the Council and the successful contractor
  • Publishing start work notices on the website and distributing to key stakeholders
  • Working within strict service level agreements


Working as part of our technical contracts team can be highly demanding, so experience working with contracts would be to your advantage.

Your methodical approach, paralleled with a capability to multi-task across a range of activities, allows you to maintain your accuracy and attention to detail, even with high volumes of work.

You'll have experience in SAP, ideally in finance or procurement.

You'll be advanced in the use of Excel and you'll have experience working with Capital Delivery Projects and in particular experience with NZS 3190 contracts.

Our city is a great place where people want to be.

Join our team and help play a part in making it the place to be, now and in the future.


Working for the Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors.


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.


Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, the council provides an environment where one's skills and passions can shine, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking purpose and impact in their career.

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Additional information:

  • Hours of work_
  • Fulltime Permanent Position


Location_
  • This position is primarily based at 53 Herefoprd Street, Christchurch_


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