• Own and optimise digital contracts end‑to‑end
• Support a major digital transformation programme
• Public sector impact with modern tech focus

Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha │ About Environment Canterbury

As a regional council, we are responsible for managing natural resources including air, soil, water and land. We work in partnership with mana whenua Ngāi Tahu to protect the health of our environment to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for our region.

The region’s evolving environmental and political context means we will continue to be agile and adaptive, as we respond to regulatory and environmental changes.

Our mahi (work) is organised around the delivery of our three core services:

• Environmental Regulation and Protection
• Community Preparedness and Response to Hazards
• Public Transport

Council plays an important role in responding to national legislation and policy changes – this mahi is part of our operating environment and is embedded in our everyday mahi. The current proposals from central government are significant, and Council is working through the opportunities and implications. However, our mahi must continue to deliver our three core services for our partners, communities and te taiao (environment).

Kōrero mō te Tūranga | About the Role

Working alongside Digital Solutions managers, team leaders, and project leads, you’ll provide the day-to-day oversight, advice, and discipline that keeps our supplier relationships commercially sound, our contracts performing, and our risks visible and managed.

You’ll work in close partnership with our central Procurement team to ensure all Digital Solutions contracts are compliant with Environment Canterbury’s procurement framework and probity standards. Your remit will span the full contract lifecycle — planning, negotiation, onboarding, performance monitoring, renewals, variations, and transition or exit planning — with a particular focus on:

• Maintain the Digital Solutions contract register and reporting, tracking key milestones and renewals

• Monitor supplier performance against KPIs and SLAs, supporting regular reviews
• Identify and manage commercial risks across the contract portfolio
• Support the inclusion of cybersecurity, data protection and privacy obligations in contracts
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, contract consolidation and improved commercial terms

For more information on this role, please refer to the job description at the bottom of the advert.

Mōu │ About You

You’re an experienced contracts or commercial professional with a strong understanding of technology or digital services. You’re confident navigating complex stakeholder environments and take a proactive, solutions‑focused approach to managing suppliers and contracts.

Experience in the public sector or regulated environments is valued, along with an appreciation for probity, transparency and accountability in contracting.

You understand the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and are open to developing your capability in te ao Māori as part of your work. 

Mātau ā-Wheako | Experience  

Ideally, you’ll have a tertiary qualification in business, commerce, procurement, law, IT, or equivalent experience along with:

• 5+ years’ experience in contract management, ideally within technology or digital services

• Proven experience managing contracts across the full lifecycle
• Strong commercial judgement and understanding of contract law and risk
• Experience working with technology vendors or digital service providers
• Excellent relationship management and negotiation skills
• The ability to work independently while contributing to wider team outcomes

Ngā hua o te Mahi i te Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha | Working at Environment Canterbury  

Our mahi is underpinned by our values:

• Kaitiakitanga (stewardship)
• Pononga (integrity)
• Manaakitanga (people first)
• Whanaungatanga (collaboration)
• Māiatanga (can do)

We understand and embrace a diverse workforce; this diversity will enable us to better serve our people, our community, and our greatest taonga, the environment. We value everyone’s contribution, diverse thinking, and skills. 

We're on a journey to become a treaty partner of excellence, including incorporating te ao Māori into our work. We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to use kaupapa Māori, mātauranga Māori, and te reo Māori in our daily work. We welcome you with an open heart & mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao Māori journey.

Ko ētahi atu kōrero | Additional Information

Applications close on Sunday, 24 May.  Applications will be reviewed as we receive them, and interviews may take place before the close date. We reserve the right to close advertising early.  

Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role. 

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

Me mahi tahi tātou - Together we can