Contract Manager

Thames-Coromandel District Council
Thames-Coromandel District, Waikato
Full time
23 hours ago

Are you an experienced Contract Manager looking for a varied and fulfilling role?

About the role

We have an opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager to manage our solid waste contracts, encompassing Council's kerbside services, transfer stations and disposal.

You will assist the Solid Waste Manager with effective management of Council's solid waste infrastructure in a small, dedicated team.

About you

We are seeking someone with:

  • Experience in contract management
  • An understanding of NZS3917/3910 or similar contracts
  • A pragmatic and solutions-oriented mindset
  • Experience in building relationships with a variety of stakeholders including local communities.
  • The ability to communicate confidently and effectively with a range of audiences.

Ideally the candidate will also have one of the following:

  • Industry experience in waste,
  • Local government experience
  • Demonstrated experience in a similar role.

If you are considering a sea change, we encourage you to apply. Our district is filled with pristine beaches, great fishing spots, and friendly communities - and we are only 90 minutes from big cities - Auckland, Tauranga and Hamilton.

The right to work in New Zealand and a current, full drivers' licence are a must.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 7 September 2025

We want you to love what you do and make achieving that as stressless as possible so we offer competitive salaries, relocation allowance, flexible work arrangements, free parking, sick leave on commencement and more.


Reference #
36520

Posted on
19 Aug 2025

Closes on
07 Sep 2025 23:00

Location(s)
Thames

Expertise
Engineering & Technical

Job level(s)
Experienced

Work type(s)
Permanent full-time
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