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Category Government / Local Government | Local Government Posted on: 15 Jul 2026|Work type: Permanent / Full Time|Category Government / Local Government | Local Government Provides procurement coordination and administrative support, ensuring compliant, efficient, and audit-ready processes. Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting good governance and procurement excellence?We’relooking for a Procurement Coordinator to join our Procurement team and play a key role in ensuring Council’s procurement activities are efficient, compliant, andaudit-ready. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative team that supports value-for-money outcomes for our communities whilemaintainingrobust procurement systems, records, and processes. Based within Corporate Services and reporting to the Procurement Manager,you'llbe the backbone of our procurement administration and coordination functions. As Procurement Coordinator,you'llprovide end-to-end coordination, administration, and governance support across Council's procurement activities.You'llbe responsible formaintainingkey procurement systems and registers, supporting internal stakeholders and suppliers, and helping ensure procurement processes are followed consistently across the organisation. Te tūranga | The Opportunity Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting good governance and procurement excellence?We’relooking for a Procurement Coordinator to join our Procurement team and play a key role in ensuring Council’s procurement activities are efficient, compliant, andaudit-ready. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative team that supports value-for-money outcomes for our communities whilemaintainingrobust procurement systems, records, and processes. Based within Corporate Services and reporting to the Procurement Manager,you'llbe the backbone of our procurement administration and coordination functions. As Procurement Coordinator,you'llprovide end-to-end coordination, administration, and governance support across Council's procurement activities.You'llbe responsible formaintainingkey procurement systems and registers, supporting internal stakeholders and suppliers, and helping ensure procurement processes are followed consistently across the organisation. Key responsibilities include: Managing and coordinating the central procurement inbox Maintaining the Gifts and Hospitality Declaration Register Administering Council's Supplier Hub and supporting supplier onboarding Coordinating contract approvals and contract administration throughDatascape Managing tender administration through GETS (Government Electronic Tenders Service) Maintaining procurement conflict of interest registers and supporting probity processes Supporting procurement reporting, audits, reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives Providing first-line advice and support to Council staff on procurement processes and systems. Nā tōu rourou | What you will bring We'relooking for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has exceptional organisational skills, and takes pride inmaintainingaccuraterecords and efficient processes. To be successful in this roleyou'llhave: 3-5 years' experience in an administration, coordination, or similar support role Strong attention to detail and excellent record-keeping skills Experience managing multiple systems, workflows, and competing priorities Excellent customer service and communication skills An understanding of confidentiality, governance, and probity requirements The ability to build positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. It would be an advantage if you have: Experience in local government or the public sector Exposure to procurement or contract management systems Knowledge of New Zealand Government procurement principles. Mō Kāpiti Coast District Council | About us Located on the picturesque Kāpiti Coast, KCDC plays a pivotal role in shaping the community and environment of our region. With around 480 employees, we deliver services spanning urban planning, infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and community wellbeing- working together to create a sustainable future for our diverse communities. Ngā huanga | What we offer Dependant leave - because family matters. Thriving team culture - we work hard and support each other. On-site parking - say goodbye to parking hassles. Free access to pools - dive into fun. Council staff discounts - because who doesn’t love a good deal? We also value diversity, inclusion, collaboration, and honouring our commitment to TeTiritio Waitangi. At theKāpitiCoast District Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse,inclusiveand authentic workplace, so ifyou'reexcited about this role but yourpast experiencedoesn'talign perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at ***********@kapiticoast.govt.nz Closing date Friday 31 July 2026. We will be reviewing and shortlisting applications as they come in. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including drug and alcohol screening and Police checks. Ifyou'rea proactive coordinator who enjoys supporting great processes, working with people, and helping deliver outstanding procurement outcomes,we'dlove to hear from you. Join us and help shape procurement excellence atKāpitiCoast District Council. #J-18808-Ljbffr