Contract Manager

2 weeks ago

Hamilton, New Zealand LGJobs Full time

5 weeks annual leave | flexible working | family friendly environment
- Supportive, collaborative, respectful management
- Ongoing professional development

**About the Role**

This role will see you responsible for the contract management of solid waste in the Thames-Coromandel district. With seven refuse and recycling transfer stations across the district, and kerbside collection to over 27,000 customers, you’ll work closely with the Council’s solid waste contractor to ensure all services are delivered efficiently and effectively.
- Oversee the operation of all refuse and recycling transfer stations.
- Manage, audit and ensure compliance of solid waste contracts.
- Oversee budgets, costs, identify & address operational challenges.
- Keep up to date with maintenance and repairs of solid waste assets.
- Work closely with contractors and suppliers.

**Benefits**
- 5 weeks annual leave
- Flexible work arrangements
- Life insurance and income protection cover
- Health insurance
- Relocation allowance available

**Skills & Experience**
- Ideally you will have experience in contract management and/or the waste industry.
- Tertiary qualification in civil engineering or environmental science would be advantageous.
- Understanding of NZS3917/3910 ideal but not essential.
- Have a collaborative and consultative approach, be a natural communicator.
- Ability to balance risk, be pragmatic and consider Council obligations.

**About Thames-Coromandel District Council**

As a vibrant, sustainable and connected district, Thames-Coromandel is focused on building a community of trust and “being the best we can”. A well-known tourist destination, in summer this community swells from a population of 30,000 to 120,000. Driven by a culture based on accountability and trust, this is an inclusive, supportive and high performing team.

With breath-taking scenery of golden beaches and rainforests, the Coromandel offers a laid-back lifestyle with plenty of opportunities for adventure. Only 90 minutes’ drive from city life, you will be close enough for regular visits but far enough away to achieve the change of pace you’ve been craving.

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