Business Support Specialist - Procurement & Contracts

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Business Support Specialist - Procurement & Contracts Waikato Regional Council – Hamilton, North Island 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 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 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. 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. Applications will be reviewed as they come in, and this role will close on 25 August 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact ***************@waikatoregion.govt.nz #J-18808-Ljbffr