Business Support Specialist - Procurement & Contracts

Mō te tūranga | About the role

• Lead and support procurement, tendering, and contract processes across ICM
• Monitor contract performance and help minimise organisational risk
• Keep our contract management systems and processes humming
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement and business processes
• Collaborate across teams and stakeholders to deliver great outcomes

Mō te tangata | About you

• Someone who keeps work flowing smoothly and can pivot when new tasks or challenges arise
• Skilled at building strong relationships and fostering a positive, solutions‑focused working dynamic
• Calm under pressure – can handle a busy environment and tight deadlines
• Confident communicator with strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Proactive, curious, and always looking for better ways of doing things

Mō ngā pūkenga | Qualifications and experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience
• 3–4+ years’ experience in procurement, contracts
• Experience preparing and publishing procurement opportunities on GETS, ensuring processes align with government procurement requirements
• Strong skills in Microsoft 365 and contract management systems
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and working with tangata whenua
• Desirable: Local government experience and procurement‑specific expertise

Mō te tīma | About the team

• You’ll join a team powered by good coffee, good humour, and the shared understanding that some days just require a strategic deep breath.
• We’ve got each other’s backs and know how to keep things light while getting things done.

Mō mātou | About us

• We work hard to care for the mighty Waikato, so current and future generations will benefit from a healthy environment, strong economy, and vibrant communities.
• Our mahi is as diverse as the region we care for and the people who share it. Our work helps look after our region's water, soil, air, geothermal areas and coasts - so we can all enjoy these precious resources for generations to come.
• Customers sit at the heart of everything we do, and all staff have an important role to play in the delivery of exceptional customer service.
• If you’d like to understand more about what we do please click here The work we do | Waikato Regional Council.
• By partnering with iwi and working with many others in our communities, our collective kaitiakitanga will make the Waikato region even better.
• Together, we’ll create a sustainable future that will make a positive difference to people’s lives.

Mō te tuku tono | How to apply

• Applications will be reviewed as they come in, and this role will close on 25 August 2026.
• For a copy of the role description, please click here.
• If you have any questions about the role, please contact [email protected]
• Please click ‘apply’ and include your CV & cover letter as a pdf.
• Apply now!