Construction Contracts & Compliance Administrator — Flexible Hours

Tech 5; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time position

Flexible hours

Christchurch CBD location

Tight-knit team environment

Job summary

Tech 5 is seeking a Contracts Administrator to join our Christchurch team. You will coordinate between councils, suppliers and internal stakeholders, supporting the Construction Manager and Quantity Surveyor across residential developments.

The role sits in the post-construction phase, handling compliance, documentation and admin tasks with a detail-driven, proactive approach. You will manage council processes, supplier communications, and handover administration, while maintaining project

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Contracts/Construction/Project Administrator role
• Solid understanding of residential construction processes
• Experience with council consents, CCC, and local authority documentation
• Strong document management and attention to detail
• Excellent communication with councils, suppliers and contractors
• Experience with Procore, Xero, and Intune is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Support the Construction Manager and Quantity Surveyor with day-to-day contract administration
• Coordinate supplier communications and documentation
• Assist with council processes, compliance requirements and CCC documentation
• Coordinate building approvals, code compliance and handover-related administration
• Produce statements, reports and project-related documentation
• Maintain accurate project records and filing systems
• Provide general administrative support across construction and development activities
• Assist with website updates and content administration
• Support the wider team wherever needed in a true all-rounder capacity

Skills

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Tools

Procore

Xero

Intune

Job description

Tech 5 is seeking a Contracts Administrator to join our Christchurch team. You will coordinate between councils, suppliers and internal stakeholders, supporting the Construction Manager and Quantity Surveyor across residential developments.

The role sits in the post-construction phase, handling compliance, documentation and admin tasks with a detail-driven, proactive approach. You will manage council processes, supplier communications, and handover administration, while maintaining project