Support Services Administrator

Taranaki Regional Council; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks + one day annual leave

Active social club

Onsite gym

Flexible working options

Free car parking

Training opportunities within eachrole

Job summary

Taranaki Regional Council is seeking a Support Services Administrator to work within the Administration and Logistics team, delivering front-line services to internal and external customers with a focus on procurement and logistics. You will contribute to reception coverage during leaves and help coordinate vendor relationships and ICT tools.

The ideal candidate has strong communication, multitasking ability and a customer-focused mindset, with experience in procurement and working with diverse

Qualifications

• Experience building and maintaining effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Level 2 NCEA qualification is required.
• Experience in procurement, vendor relationships and Government Electronic Tendering Systems is desirable.
• Friendly, can-do attitude and strong people skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong multitasking skills with focus on completing tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-line services to internal and external customers with emphasis on procurement and logistics support.
• Provide reception support during leave periods and breaks.
• Engage meaningfully with iwi/hapū and diverse stakeholders, requiring excellent communication and cultural awareness.

Skills

People skills

Communication

Multitasking

Customer focus

Education

Level 2 NCEA

Tools

Government Electronic Tendering Systems

Job description

Job Category: Administration and Logistics

Our people love working here because we are an enthusiastic team, with a diverse range of skills and experience, who are all rowing in the same direction. We are all passionate about making a positive difference for our community, both now and for our future generations. What drives us is making Taranaki the best place in Aotearoa, New Zealand to live, play and do business!

Our main office is based right in the centre of the region, right under our maunga (mountain), in Stratford. Living and working here means you have all the big city benefits, along with a rural lifestyle, and quick access to the sea, and breathtaking country.

Our mission is to work for a thriving Taranaki by promoting the sustainable use, development and protection of our natural and physical resources, and advocating for the region’s best interests.

We are committed to providing a service first approach to the public and regional community, and in doing so aim to continue to better the quality of our performance while working safely, sustaining effective communication and teamwork, having the initiative and right to make mistakes, holding accountability for improvement, being results-driven, and holding high job satisfaction.

Watch the video to find out more about Taranaki Regional Council's kaupapa, culture and the impact of our mahi.

Job Description

Mōtetūnga| About the role

The Support Services Administratoris responsible forworking collaboratively and cohesively within the Administration and Logistics team toprovidea range offront lineservices to internal and external customers, with an emphasis on procurement andlogisticssupport whilst also providing support to reception during leave periods and breaks.

With a strong customer focus and a flexible, can-do attitude, the ideal candidate will be multi-skilled, proactive, and ready to contribute wherever needed. The role also involves meaningful engagement with iwi/hapū and a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, requiring excellent communication skills and cultural awareness.

Further details on the role can be found below, or for any other questions please contact our People and Wellness team [e-mail] .

We like to set people up forsuccesssoyou’llbe a leading applicant if you have:

• Experience with building andmaintainingeffective relationships and gaining the cooperation of a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• A Level 2 NCEA qualification isrequired.
• Experience in procurement, vendor relationships, and Government Electronic Tendering Systems isdesirable.
• A friendly, can-do attitude and strong people skills.
• The abilityto work well under pressure.
• Strong multitasking skills, with a focus on achieving tasks and goals efficiently.

What’son offer?
Taranaki Regional Council is a fantastic place to work! We have a great culture.

• Five weeks + one day annual leave entitlement
• Active social club
• Onsite gym
• Flexible working options
• Free car parking
• Training opportunities within each role

However, the best part is working alongside fantastic people who are truly dedicated to the Taranaki region.

The startingremunerationrange for this role is$54,360- $63,953per annum (including KiwiSaver).

Applications closeat 5.00pm on Monday 7 September 2026, however wereserve the right to close this vacancy when we have received sufficient, suitable applications. Pleasesubmityour application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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