Contract & Procurement Support Officer

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 63,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Government seeks a proactive Support Officer to strengthen the Planning, Procurement and Contracting National Office. You will develop, review, and administer social service contracts, translating funding arrangements into precise documentation while liaising with internal stakeholders.

Based in Wellington, you’ll manage enquiries, support business processes, and contribute to continuous improvement within a busy, confidential environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administration or coordination role within a complex organisation.
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to prepare clear, professional documentation.
• Confident working with numbers and interpreting information accurately.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands and deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage and triage enquiries received through team engagement channels, responding directly where appropriate and coordinating timely resolution.
• Provide administrative support across the function, including coordinating activities, maintaining records, and supporting business processes.
• Monitor and manage the work pipeline, allocating tasks, tracking progress, and ensuring work is actioned within agreed timeframes.
• Contribute to the efficient operation of the team by identifying administrative improvements, supporting workflow management, and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Support reporting, audits, continuous improvement initiatives, and stakeholder enquiries.

Skills

Administration

Coordination

Written communication

Numerical literacy

Microsoft Office

Organization

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

New Zealand Government seeks a proactive Support Officer to strengthen the Planning, Procurement and Contracting National Office. You will develop, review, and administer social service contracts, translating funding arrangements into precise documentation while liaising with internal stakeholders.

Based in Wellington, you’ll manage enquiries, support business processes, and contribute to continuous improvement within a busy, confidential environment.