Permanent, Full-Time Role | Based in Dargaville or Mangawhai

Join our Roading team and help keep Kaipara moving!

Our Roading team is seeking a highly organised and customer-focused administrator to join us as a Roading Administrator, Contracts and Customer. Based in Mangawhai or Dargaville, you'll support the delivery of essential roading services across the Kaipara district while building specialist knowledge in local government and infrastructure.

This is a diverse role that combines customer service, contract administration, financial coordination and business support. Working closely with contractors, customers and Council teams, you'll help keep projects moving, enquiries resolved and services delivered, all within a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting the administration and coordination of roading contracts, tenders and contractor performance reporting.
• Managing customer enquiries, service requests and complaints, ensuring issues are tracked and resolved efficiently.
• Coordinating the Roading inbox and helping connect customers, contractors and Council teams.
• Processing purchase orders, invoices, claims and other financial administration activities.
• Maintaining records, reports and documentation while supporting continuous improvement across the team.

What you'll bring:

You'll bring strong organisational skills, a customer-focused mindset and the ability to juggle priorities while keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes.

We're looking for someone with:

• 2+ years' experience in a customer-facing administrative role, ideally in local government, roading, or infrastructure
• Experience with contract or financial administration, including invoicing and claims
• An understanding of contract conditions, procurement, or tendering processes (desirable)
• Experience with database entry, reporting, and knowledge of Engineering Standards or Codes of Practice (desirable)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a full NZ driver licence with willingness to travel across the district

What's on offer:

At Kaipara District Council, we foster a supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking team environment. We also offer:  

• Flexible work arrangements and a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.     
• A commitment to your growth and development, with access to ongoing training and development opportunities.     
• One paid volunteer day per year to give back to the Kaipara community.     
• Staff health insurance, banking, and retail discounts.     
• Free EAP services and a focus on your overall health and wellbeing.     
• 5 weeks of annual leave after 5 years of service.     
• Fruit and espresso in the office    

About us:

At Kaipara District Council, we're more than just a workplace - we're a passionate team committed to creating a vibrant, inclusive, and healthy community where people love to live, work, and play. We're guided by the values of mahi tahi (teamwork), mana (integrity), pono (trust), whakaute (respect), and mahia te mahi (make it happen), which shape everything we do. These values inspire us to foster an environment where people and communities thrive.       

Apply today!

To view the job description and apply for this job go to: https://kaiparadc.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Careers & enter ref code: 6919535.

Make a meaningful contribution in a role that supports the delivery of vital services to our communities. Join the team that keeps Kaipara connected.

If there's anything we can do to support you during the application process, please let us know when you apply.

For more information, or contact Kevin Whitehead, People & Talent Advisor, at careers@kaipara.govt.nz.

Applications close 19 August 2026

Please note that preferred candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including criminal history and police vetting.