Northland Regional Council’s role is to care for and protect Te Taitokerau Northland's environment and communities. Does that resonate with you? 

Ko te aha ā mātou mahi?  / What work do we do?

We’re focused on creating a healthy environment, strong economy and resilient communities - matching our skills and resources with the vision and aspirations of our people. Our mahi involves working in partnership with tāngata whenua and our communities to protect and care for our waters, land, air and native life, while building our region’s resilience and adapting to a changing climate. When you join us, you’re part of something bigger-  helping Te Taitokerau thrive for generations to come. 

Toitū te whenua, toitū te moana, toitū te tangata. If the land is well, if the sea is well, the people will thrive.    

Te āheinga / The opportunity

In this role, you will support the implementation and embedding of improvements to council’s contract management systems, helping staff adoption and ensuring contract processes run smoothly. Working as part of the business improvements team, you’ll help build contract management capability across the organisation and support the transition from contracts into project delivery, reducing risk and strengthening consistency. Your work will span key areas including system rollout and continuous improvement, end‑to‑end contract lifecycle support, risk management, audit and compliance assurance, and providing training and guidance to staff. This position is full-time, fixed term for 18 months.

You will support project management practices across the organisation, helping to foster a culture of structured and effective delivery. By championing best practice and contributing to staff development, you'll strengthen capability and ensure teams are supported to deliver projects with confidence and consistency. 

Your work will involve building strong links between contracts, projects, risk management, monitoring, and reporting. You’ll collaborate with teams across the organisation to align efforts, streamline workflows, and support continuous improvement initiatives that drive better outcomes. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy bringing clarity, structure, and momentum to complex initiatives, we’d love to hear from you.  

He kōrero mōu / About you

We are looking for someone proactive and adaptable, who can effectively juggle priorities. You will have experience in contract and project management ideally in a local government setting. In addition, you will bring the following: 

• Relevant degree qualification (business, etc)
• Experience in systems improvement  
• Experience in project management and delivery
• Experience in contract management
• Strong communication skills 
• Familiarity with, and experience working with corporate processes and/or business systems, ideally in a local government setting
• Working knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and relationship building with tangata whenua

Ko te aha ngā painga o te mahi kei konei? / What are the benefits of working here?

Just as you care about your community and environment, NRC cares about you and your wellbeing. Our organisation celebrates collective efforts and achievements and recognises every individual for their contributions and dedication to their mahi.    
 
We understand the importance of flexibility, so we’re committed to alternative working arrangements for our staff. We offer a range of flexible work arrangements to suit our people’s varied lifestyles, commitments and cultural needs.
 
Tono mai / Apply

The mahi we do really makes a difference, so if you are motivated to help nurture our region’s taiao, we are keen to learn more about you. Want to have a kōrero with us first, or just need more information? If so, contact our Business Improvement Manager, Chris McColl (chrism@nrc.govt.nz). To view the job description, visit our careers site where the following link will work: JD: Contract & Project Improvement Coordinator.

Applications close on 3 May 2026   
We review applications as they are received. Apply online now, as the closing date may change. Please note that we do not accept email applications.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency/citizenship, or a valid NZ work visa.