Project Officer

1 month ago


Te Awamutu, New Zealand Thames-Coromandel District Council Full time

The Waipā District is one of the fastest growing areas in New Zealand. It is anticipated that by 2050 an additional 25,000 people will be calling Waipā home. Bring your aptitude in administrational and process-focused work and be part of a valued team that is driving outstanding results for the Waipā District.

**About the Role**

The opportunity has arisen for a Project Officer. In this role, you will support interesting and high-profile projects across three-water services, transportation, community facilities and major capital works. It involves championing best practice principals and providing an expert project and contract administration service to Programme Managers, Project Engineers, and all staff involved with the delivery of our key projects. This includes:

- Providing assistance with procurement activities, contract documentation and reporting;
- Providing expertise and auditing around the Project Management Framework and contract administration; and,
- Involvement in training and upskilling Service Delivery staff around processes and process improvements.

**About You**
- At least three years' experience in an administration or similar role, and
- A relevant qualification, with practical experience in project or contract administration or at least an understanding of project management.
- Proficiency in the use of MS Office (essential) and Power BI (desirable).

**What's on Offer?**

At Waipā District Council we are committed to promote better outcomes for our community, and place value on our team in achieving this goal. So, there is emphasis on professional development, progression opportunities, and health and wellbeing initiatives (including helpful subsidies, such as gym discounts and health monitoring services, as well as a flexible work model) alongside other staff benefits (including coverage of a $100k life insurance scheme).

It's a great team environment, where you will be supported and valued for your contribution.

**About Waip**ā** District**

Waipā District Council is a growth Council with the challenges and opportunities that affords. We have key locations of Cambridge and Te Awamutu - nestled in the heart of the Waikato, within commuting distance of Hamilton, and within easy reach of Auckland and Tauranga on weekends. Commonly known as the _Home of Champions_, and encircled by mountains and reserves, Waipā offers high performance sport (rowing, cycling and kayaking) and opportunities to get out into nature in abundance. Coupled with fantastic local schools and great housing, Waipā is the ideal place to achieve true work/life balance.

If you are interested in this opportunity APPLY NOW

**Application Closing Date: Sunday, 13**th** October at 5pm.**
- Reference #
- 31960
- Posted on
- 26 Sep 2024
- Closes on
- 13 Oct 2024 17:00
- Location(s)
- Te Awamutu
- Expertise
- Administration & Office Support, Engineering & Technical, Information & Communication Technology, Project Management
- Job level(s)
- Graduate, Experienced
- Work type(s)
- Permanent full-time



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