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Posted 14 August, 2026

Commissioning Support Specialist

Hato Hone St John
Christchurch, CAN, NZ Full Time
Reference: 135b8cea51802e93

Job Description

Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders since 1885. Today, we have nearly 12,000 kaimahi working across Aotearoa to enhance the health and wellbeing of our communities. From responding to 111 calls to supporting people to stay healthy through health education, access and monitoring, we make a life-changing difference every day. Job Description He aha te tūranga- About the role: To provide specialist efficient administrative and coordination for the Commissioning team activities to ensure a smooth delivery of information and management of contract collateral to support the General Manager Ambulance Commissioning. Acting as a key point of contact to assist communication and cooperation between the Commissioning team, internal stakeholders, and external Purchaser operational contacts Build and maintain credible relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, acting as a key point of contact to assist communication and cooperation between the Commissioning team, internal stakeholders, and external Purchaser operational contact Assist with the preparation of high-priority documentation, contract variations, andbusiness cases, ensuring accuracy, completeness. Develop and maintain the negotiation supporting evidence library, ensuringdocumentation is current, auditable, and retrievable, to support Hato Hone’s positionduring contract negotiations or re-negotiations. Maintain processes and artefacts and coordinate commissioning workstreams toenable HHStJ to prepare for variations to the current contract and for futurenegotiations. Support key initiatives by tracking milestones, actions, risks, and dependencies, andpreparing accurate reporting on these for internal and external stakeholders Qualifications Ko wai koe- About you: Tertiary qualification (in Business Management or Information Technology) would be advantageous. PRINCE2 Foundation (desirable), or equivalent demonstrated practical experience in working in a project team would be advantageous. Collaborative working style yet be able to work autonomously. Ability to take ownership, accountability and responsibility for the role. Ability to work in a high paced and changing environment. An ambition and willingness to work and develop professionally; self-motivated. Additional Information At Hato Hone St John, we embrace diversity, welcoming everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We value unique perspectives, fostering inclusivity to better serve our communities, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. If you need accommodations for accessibility, please reach out to the recruiter listed for equitable participation in our recruitment process. Research shows that women and people from under-represented groups are less likely to apply for roles when their experience doesn’t match the job description perfectly. If you’re excited and think you have what it takes, we want to hear from you! Even if your experience doesn’t align 100%. Please apply or contact the recruitment advisor listed on the advertisement for a kōrero. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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