Here at Whangarei District Council we are continuously working to enhance service provision to our community and to support our continued development we currently have an opportunity for an experienced Contracts Administrator to provide outstanding support to our ICT Department for the next 12 months covering one of our team heading off on Parental Leave. The ideal candidate will have held a similar administrative support role within an organisation of comparable size and complexity or be able to demonstrate a high level of transferable skills which would support exceptional performance in the role.
Responsibilities include a wide range of contracts coordination and support activities across the department including budget tracking, purchasing and contract administration and production of reports.
To be successful in being considered for this opportunity candidates will need to demonstrate the following :
Excellent multi-tasking and organisation skills
Highly effective contracts administration skills with a well organised, methodical approach to providing exceptional service.
Strong self motivation with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to effectively prioritise workloads to meet tight deadlines
Strong IT skills in a variety of software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to act on own initiative as required
Flexibility to deal with fluctuating demands
Professional written and verbal communication skills.
At Whangarei District Council we take our reputation as a lifestyle destination seriously and consider a range of flexible working and work / life balance options for those that want to work in a professional and progressive environment while still having the time to take advantage of everything our district offers.
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Applications close 5 pm Wednesday, 10 December 2025.
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Administrator • Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand