Contract Administrator

NMIT - Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology; Nelson; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A government-owned tertiary education institute in New Zealand is seeking a part-time Contracts Administrator to support accurate and compliant contract processes. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, proficiency in contract management software, and a proactive mindset. Responsibilities include coordinating approvals, stakeholder engagement, and contributing to compliance efforts. Competitive remuneration and generous leave provisions are offered.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Generous leave provisions

Wellbeing initiatives

Access to free onsite parking

Discount on approved study

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset.
• Strong communication skills to facilitate collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Preserve the system that holds all our registers.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support operational requirements.
• Coordinate approvals and updates within registers.
• Contribute to compliance and audit readiness.
• Champion customer service excellence.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Proficiency in contract management software

Strong Microsoft Office (M365) skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive mindset

Job description

Do you thrive on the finer details and have a knack for contract management and stakeholder engagement? We're on the lookout for a permanent, part-time (0.5 FTE) Contracts Administrator to join our Digital, Finance & Risk team. This role is pivotal in supporting the system that ensures our contract processes are accurate, compliant, and aligned with institutional needs.

The key responsibilities for the role are:

• Preserve the system that holds all our registers
• Partner with internal stakeholders, supporting operational requirements
• Coordinate approvals and updates within the registers
• Meaningfully contribute to institutional compliance and audit readiness
• Proactively progress process improvement, and champion customer service excellence

About you / He kōrero mōu

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset

• Proficiency in contract management and risk management software and strong Microsoft Office (M365) skills
• Strong communication skills, facilitating collaboration with various departments
• Positive outlook and a high level of resilience

What we offer / Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

• Competitive remuneration
• Generous leave provisions + additional professional development leave
• Wellbeing initiatives such as EAP services + free annual flu vaccinations and eye exams
• Central city location + access to free onsite parking + good access to public transport + bike racks and showers + close to other facilities.
• Awesome staff benefits such as discount on approved study.
• Modern onsite facilities such as onsite café/restaurant/sports facilities/library.

About NMIT / He kōrero mō Te Whare Wānanga o Te Tauihu o Te Waka a Māui

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) is a government owned, NZQA Category One tertiary education institute. It operates four campuses, servicing over 6500 tertiary students from the Nelson and Marlborough regions, and from all over the world. Our promise is 'work-ready, world-ready graduates'.

How to apply / Me pēhea te tuku tono

If you have experience in contract administration, strong organisational and communication skills, and a solutions-focused mindset, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in shaping efficient and effective contract processes that support our strategic goals.

We accept applications via our online application systems. For a job description, please follow the application link.

You must be a NZ resident with a current work eligibility status

Application close date is midnight on Sunday 26th October 2025