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We are looking for a Bid Coordinator to join the commercial function on a fixed-term basis through to 31st August 2026. This role is part of the engine room for tender process, supporting the Bid Writer and pulling together the moving parts that turn a complex tender opportunity into a winning submission. You'll work directly with the Director of Commercial and partner with operations, finance, safety, HR and external consultants to coordinate submissions across multiple live bids, including a major tender that is the centrepiece of the pipeline this year.
Job Responsibility:
Coordinating the end-to-end tender process, from initial review through to final submission
Owning the bid schedule, action register and weekly governance reporting
Reviewing tender documents to identify key requirements, risks and deliverables
Wrangling internal contributors across the business to deliver content on time
Managing online procurement portals, submission platforms and Q&A
Maintaining the tender library, templates, case studies and supporting collateral
Supporting non-price response preparation, compliance and post-tender clarifications
Helping the team continuously improve how they win work
Requirements:
Strong project management experience, ideally where you've pulled together inputs from multiple parts of a business to deliver something to a deadline
Experience with government procurement of services, a procurement process, or managing a service-based contract
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to chase, cajole and coordinate stakeholders at all levels
Methodical, organised and calm under genuine deadline pressure
Strong writing skills and a sharp eye for detail
Solid Microsoft Office capability (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) and comfortable picking up project management tools
Nice to have:
Industry experience
What we offer:
A meaningful role at the centre of a high-performing commercial team
Flexibility, WFH offered, and open to candidates based in Auckland or Lower Hutt
The chance to contribute to bids that shape the future of essential services in New Zealand
A clear, single-stage interview process so we can move quickly for the right person