Contracts Administrator

****Contracts Administrator

**Christchurch CBD | Permanent Full Time

Are you a highly organised construction professional who thrives on keeping projects, people and processes running smoothly? Our client, a well established Christchurch-based residential property developer, is seeking a proactive and capable **Contracts Administrator to join their close-knit team.

This is an exciting opportunity to become a key support person within the business, working closely with the **Construction Manager and **Quantity Surveyor across a portfolio of completed and active residential developments. This role sits predominantly within the **post-construction phase, ensuring all contractual, compliance, supplier and administrative functions are delivered to a high standard.

**About the Role

As the Contracts Administrator, you'll be the central point of coordination between councils, suppliers, contractors and internal stakeholders. This is a varied, hands-on position that requires someone who can confidently juggle multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Your responsibilities will include:****************

• Supporting the Construction Manager and Quantity Surveyor with day-to-day contract administration
• Managing and coordinating supplier communications and documentation
• Assisting with council-related processes, compliance requirements and regulatory documentation
• Coordinating building approvals, code compliance and handover-related administration
• Producing statements, reports and project-related documentation
• Managing material orders and tracking supplier information
• Maintaining accurate project records and filing systems
• Providing general administrative support across construction and development activities
• Assisting with website updates and content administration
• Supporting the wider team wherever needed in a true all-rounder capacity

******************What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you'll bring proven experience within the residential construction industry and have a strong understanding of the compliance and regulatory requirements associated with delivering residential developments.

Ideally, you'll have:******************

• Previous experience in a Contracts Administrator, Construction Administrator, Project Administrator or similar role
• Solid understanding of residential construction processes
• Demonstrated experience managing council consents, compliance requirements, Code Compliance Certificate (CCC) processes, and local authority documentation
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to liaise with councils, suppliers and contractors
• The ability to prioritise competing tasks and work independently
• A proactive, solutions-focused attitude
• High attention to detail and strong document management skills

********************·       Experience with the following systems; Procore, Xero and Intune will be viewed very favourably

What's on Offer?********************

• Permanent full-time position (flexible hours available)
• Christchurch CBD location
• Varied and engaging role with genuine responsibility
• Stable and growing business
• Tight-knit, supportive team environment

********************If you're a switched-on construction administrator who enjoys wearing multiple hats and wants to join a team where your contribution truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Victoria [027 303 5967](tel:027 303 5967) or [email protected] for a confidential discussion.********************