Contracts Administrator

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

Are you a highly organised construction professional who thrives on keeping projects, people and processes running smoothly? Our client, a well established Christchurch-based residential property developer, is seeking a proactive and capable Contracts Administrator to join their close-knit team.

This is an exciting opportunity to become a key support person within the business, working closely with the Construction Manager and Quantity Surveyor across a portfolio of completed and active residential developments. This role sits predominantly within the post-construction phase, ensuring all contractual, compliance, supplier and administrative functions are delivered to a high standard.

Christchurch CBD | Permanent Full Time

About the Role

As the Contracts Administrator, you'll be the central point of coordination between councils, suppliers, contractors and internal stakeholders. This is a varied, hands-on position that requires someone who can confidently juggle multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Construction Manager and Quantity Surveyor with day-to-day contract administration
• Managing and coordinating supplier communications and documentation
• Assisting with council-related processes, compliance requirements and regulatory documentation
• Coordinating building approvals, code compliance and handover-related administration
• Producing statements, reports and project-related documentation
• Managing material orders and tracking supplier information
• Maintaining accurate project records and filing systems
• Providing general administrative support across construction and development activities
• Assisting with website updates and content administration
• Supporting the wider team wherever needed in a true all-rounder capacity

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you'll bring proven experience within the residential construction industry and have a strong understanding of the compliance and regulatory requirements associated with delivering residential developments.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Previous experience in a Contracts Administrator, Construction Administrator, Project Administrator or similar role
• Solid understanding of residential construction processes
• Demonstrated experience managing council consents, compliance requirements, Code Compliance Certificate (CCC) processes, and local authority documentation
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to liaise with councils, suppliers and contractors
• The ability to prioritise competing tasks and work independently
• A proactive, solutions-focused attitude
• High attention to detail and strong document management skills
• Experience with the following systems; Procore, Xero and Intune will be viewed very favourably

What's on Offer?

• Permanent full-time position (flexible hours available)
• Christchurch CBD location
• Varied and engaging role with genuine responsibility
• Stable and growing business
• Tight-knit, supportive team environment