Procurement Contract Officer

About the role

The Procurement Contract Officer role is designed for individuals building a career in procurement and contract management within the public sector. You will work in a fast‑paced environment, supporting a variety of internal and external stakeholders while ensuring contract activities align with Council priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Assist Engineer's Representatives, Procurement and Contracts Leads with contract management tasks.
• Develop and maintain contract management plans.
• Prepare extension and variation documentation.
• Coordinate correspondence to keep communication open between stakeholders and internal staff.
• Support data preparation for analysis and reporting.
• Utilise Microsoft Office and financial applications to manage contract information.

Required profile

• Strong attention to detail and proactive attitude towards improving processes.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure in a dynamic, “pressure‑cooker” environment.
• Experience or interest in public or regulated sector contract management.
• Highly organised with an eye for detail.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Financial applications for contract and budget tracking.

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to shaping Christchurch’s future.
• Collaborative team environment within a large council organisation.
• Professional development in procurement and contract management.