Stakeholder Liaison/Contracts Admin – Christchurch
Higgins Christchurch is looking for an experienced and proactive Stakeholder Liaison/Contracts Admin to support our Maintenance division across the Canterbury region. This is a key support role responsible for delivering high‑quality administration, finance and contract management services to ensure safe, efficient and professional project delivery.
If you’re confident managing multiple tasks, enjoy supporting teams, and have strong administration and accounting experience, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Supporting strong, professional relationships with clients, suppliers and internal teams.
* Delivering day‑to‑day administration and financial processing for the Maintenance division.
* Managing accurate records, documentation and filing.
* Raising purchase orders, processing invoices and monitoring the division inbox.
* Assisting with permits, dispatch updates and job logging.
* Coordinating enquiries and supporting contract administration tasks.
* Helping maintain a positive, professional and high‑performing team environment.
What You’ll Bring
* 3–5 years’ experience in administration, accounting support or similar roles.
* Strong computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel.
* Sound knowledge of accounting principles.
* Well‑developed interpersonal and organisational skills.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet timeframes.
* High attention to detail and accuracy.
* A positive attitude and commitment to safe work practices.
* Business Accounting qualification (desirable).
* Experience in the civil engineering or contracting sector (advantageous).
* AWM (previously known as RAMM) experience (advantageous).
Benefits
* Competitive salary.
* Permanent, full‑time role with guaranteed 40 hours per week.
* KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4 %.
* Opportunities to upskill and gain further training or qualifications.
* Great benefits for you and your family.
* Access to educational funds for you and your children.
* School holiday programme and tutoring support.
* Discounts with partners including Southern Cross, ANZ, Z Energy, PlaceMakers, Mico and Samsung.
About the Company
Higgins is a leading road and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand. We are on a dynamic growth path with people at the heart of what we do. We offer a great working environment, competitive pay, subsidised medical insurance, and subsidised education and training for you and your dependants.
We are committed to a drug‑free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre‑employment drug and alcohol testing and a health check.
We are committed to a diverse workforce and encourage all eligible applicants to apply.
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