Senior Waste Contracts & Compliance Lead (Hybrid)

Auckland Council; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 100,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Auckland Council’s Waste Solutions is seeking a permanent, full-time Senior Waste Advisor to join the Contracts & Compliance team. Based in Auckland’s city centre, the role offers flexible options including up to three days in the office and access to hubs across the region.

Reporting to the Team Leader, you’ll support managers on complex contract matters, oversee performance and governance, and help drive best practice while ensuring value for money and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contract management and procurement.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills using Excel and Power BI.
• Experience in government, utilities or large-scale service organisations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Governance, performance and compliance of waste service contracts, ensuring quality outcomes and value for money.
• Provide advice on procurement, contract administration, risk management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage budgets, monitor contractor performance and use data to support decision-making.

Skills

Governance

Procurement

Contract management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Auckland Council’s Waste Solutions is seeking a permanent, full-time Senior Waste Advisor to join the Contracts & Compliance team. Based in Auckland’s city centre, the role offers flexible options including up to three days in the office and access to hubs across the region.

Reporting to the Team Leader, you’ll support managers on complex contract matters, oversee performance and governance, and help drive best practice while ensuring value for money and regulatory compliance.