Christchurch City Council Looking for Procurement Support Officer at Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Full Time

The Procurement team at the Christchurch City Council operates as an integral part of Resource Services acting as a shared service provider and enabler to the Council’s business units.

Conducting procurement in a ‘centre-led’ manner, the Procurement and Contracts Unit champions the quality of execution of the end to end procurement process – from identifying business need, through to supplier and contract management. The department consists of a large team that provides safeguarding, servicing and shaping procurement activities across a wide range of Council requirements.

There is an opportunity for the role of Procurement Support Officer within the Procurement team. This is an ideal position for someone at the start of their procurement journey. This is a multifaceted position where no two days are the same and thinking and acting quickly is required. Your role will see you dealing with a variety of stakeholders, so managing and fostering relationships is imperative.

This is a role where you’ll be heavily involved in supporting the Head of Procurement and the procurement management team to provide the best outcome for the citizens of Christchurch. You’ll be contributing towards the compliance of the Council Procurement Framework, maintaining our supplier, contracts and purchasing master data, and developing and maintaining healthy, collaborative and effective relationships with Council’s business units. Being highly organised and taking the lead with a proactive approach will see you gain immeasurable experience with some highly skilled procurement professionals.

Our main goal is to create a seamless end to end procurement process, so you’ll have the ability to see the finer detail and will be proactive and initiate change where needed. We are a team that runs at full steam and at times we work in a pressure cooker environment so having a cool, calm and collected nature will work well when we are under the pump. Ideally you will have strong administrative experience in the public or regulated sector.

This is a chance to join a fantastic team of highly talented individuals, who love what they do and have the support of the wider organisation. Everyone here is making a difference to our City and the region and helping shape and build a sustainable environment for future generations.

Working For The Christchurch City Council Allows You To Contribute Directly To The Community And Make a Positive Impact On The Lives Of Residents And Visitors. You Will Also Benefit From

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements – WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
• Collaboration – exposure to wider areas of the organisation
• Benefits – a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

Additional Information

Hours of work – Fulltime Permanent Position

Location – This position is primarily based at 53 Hereford Street – Christchurch

Salary –The salary band for this position goes from $62,674 to $69,638 per annum – Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.

Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, the council provides an environment where one’s skills and passions can shine, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking purpose and impact in their career.

Feel like you don’t meet every single requirement of the job description?

Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.