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Procurement & Contracts Coordinator

Environment SouthlandInvercargill, New ZealandNZD 71k–NZD 75k / yrPosted 29d ago
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In partnership with our community, Environment Southland (Southland Regional Council) is responsible for the sustainable management of Southland's natural resources - our land, our water, our air and our coast. As a Regional Council we operate across a large geographical region which extends from Stewart Island to Fiordland.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Procurement & Contracts Coordinator.

This role is 20 hours per week, fixed term for 3 years

Emphasis is on:

  • Co-ordinating Councils Procurement and Contract Management systems and processes.
  • Being a guardian of the Contracts Database to ensure the effective input, improvement and maintenance of high-quality system data relating to Councils suppliers and Contracts.
  • Providing support for Council's Procurement activities, including tender management, reporting and contract reviews
  • Ensuring budget holders and other Council staff understand what is expected of them when involved in procurement and/or managing contract management activities and can meet those expectations.

Knowledge/Experience required:

  • Demonstrated knowledge to fulfill requirements of the key accountabilities specified for this position.
  • Understanding of the Government Procurement Rules
  • Understanding of contract structure and Contract Management/purchasing processes
  • 4-5 years administration experience, ideally in Local Government or contracting.
  • Experience using financial systems
  • Highly accurate and keen eye for detail.
  • Advanced Microsoft office capability, particularly Word and Excel.
  • Full current driver's license

We have a lifestyle that is second to none, with easy access to beaches, rivers, lakes, ski fields, national parks and first-class sports facilities. We pride ourselves on the support we give our team to ensure a good work‑life balance is a priority. And with affordable real estate, short commutes and a great range of schools on offer there is something here for everyone!

How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, go to: https://environmentsouthland.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies/ & enter ref code: 6911342.

Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key skills required for this role.

An initial offer of remuneration will be made within the range $71,370. - $75,335. (full time equivalent)

Applications close: 2 August 2026

Working at Environment Southland requires all of our staff to uphold the council's Te Tiriti o Waitangi responsibilities as part of their day-to-day role. This might be through the appropriate delivery of functions through various legislation where Te Tiriti o Waitangi or partnering with mana whenua is required or upholding the commitments that our elected councillors have made to Ngāi Tahu ki Murihiku through the Charter of Understanding.

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