About Us
At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

About the Team
Downer’s Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers’ challenges, and for our communities.

Job Description
Downer NZ has many exciting opportunities ahead to help reimagine and transform Aotearoa New Zealand for future generations. We work collaboratively with our customers to support their infrastructure and services needs as they tackle aging assets, regulatory reform, climate change, new technologies, and changing consumer behaviours.

The Opportunity | Te kōwhiringa

As a Commercial Manager within the transport and infrastructure regional business, you will be a key member of the extended leadership team and will be responsible for the contractual, financial and risk management within the business. You will work closely with the Regional Senior Management Teams, along with the T&I South Leadership Team to deliver longer term outcomes whilst also integrating with operational teams to resolve short term customer issues

We are flexible on the location for the right candidate, with options across the South Island, including Christchurch, Dunedin, Wellington, Hawkes Bay, Gisborne, or Palmerston North.

You will;

Ensure sound commercial, financial, contractual and business practices are applied to all Business operations consistent with National policy and business systems
Contribute to the development and growth of the business and implementation of strategy
Provide commercial, contractual and risk management expertise to improve business performance and project outcomes.
Develop Commercial awareness through training, workshops and mentoring.

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

Hold a relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent, e.g. BSc, RICS, NZCQS or equivalent.
It is essential to have experience of providing management support in the construction or infrastructure sectors.
Proven management experience with responsibility and accountability for staff, plant and return on investment
A collaborative approach to working within and across multi-functional teams from different parts of the business
Well-developed written, verbal and computer/software skills

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here

Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer;

$500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
Progression and development programs on offer including our inspiring leader’s programme for top performers
Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
All the tools of trade you need to do your job

Have a look at our other great benefits here!

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here!

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 715054

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.

Commercial Manager

Downer New Zealand

Commercial Manager

Downer New Zealand

Hawke's Bay

Downer New Zealand

Commercial Manager

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