Contract Administrator, Nelson

Join Us for an Exciting New Chapter in Nelson! We’re thrilled to announce that Green by Nature has been awarded the Nelson City Council Open Space Contract, starting July 1, 2025. This marks an exciting opportunity to continue caring for Nelson’s stunning parks and reserves — and we’re looking for passionate people to join us on this journey.The Role: Contract Administrator We’re on the lookout for a proactive, organised, and experienced Contract Administrator who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment. This key role is packed with variety and responsibility, perfect for someone who enjoys a challenge and takes pride in delivering exceptional business support.What You’ll Be Doing Customer Service: Build and maintain strong relationships, delivering excellent service to both internal teams and external clients. Data Entry: Keep multiple databases accurate and up-to-date, ensuring jobs are tracked through to completion. Asset Management: Oversee and maintain our asset management systems.Subcontractor Coordination: Manage subcontractor databases, prioritise tasks, and allocate workloads. Reporting: Analyse data and create monthly reports for management and clients. Financial Support: Handle monthly invoicing, raise purchase orders, and meet reporting deadlines. Operational Support: Provide high-level administrative support to the Operations Manager, Team Leaders, and wider team.What We’re Looking For Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar industry or role. Strong relationship-building skills — able to collaborate with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing. Solid experience with financial processes such as invoicing, purchase orders, and monthly billing.Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and skilled in data entry. A full, valid NZ driver’s licence. Why Join Us? Since 1992, Green by Nature has grown into an industry leader with over 1,500 team members across New Zealand and Australia. We’re passionate about enhancing natural environments and supporting councils in bringing their bold, future-focused visions to life.If you’re ready to play a pivotal role in shaping Nelson’s open spaces — we’d love to hear from you! Please note: As part of our commitment to safety and wellbeing, the successful candidate will need to pass a pre-employment drug test, in line with our Drug&Alcohol Policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr