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
Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

The Tararua Alliance, a collaborative partnership between Tararua District Council and Downer, is seeking a skilled and motivated Asset Manager to lead and enhance our asset management capabilities.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring sustainable, best-practice asset management for transportation and other infrastructure activities within the district. The successful applicant will have the unique opportunity to choose whether they would like to be employed by Tararua District Council or Downer, allowing you to select the organisation that best aligns with your career goals.

As the Asset Manager, you will provide technical asset management services and leadership, with a primary focus on transportation infrastructure. You will lead the asset team in developing and implementing investment strategies, maintenance programs, and renewals forward works programs. Your work will be essential in ensuring long-term asset sustainability while meeting key reporting requirements and fostering strong stakeholder relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

Build and maintain strong working relationships within the Tararua Alliance and Tararua District Council infrastructure teams
Oversee asset reporting, ensuring accurate and timely submissions
Develop and refine asset management systems and processes in collaboration with the Downer National Asset management Team
Ensure effective asset information management, data quality, and system use (e.g., AWM/RAMM)
Collaborate with the delivery teams to develop effective annual and rolling maintenance programs
Oversee data analysis and modelling to assess current and future asset conditions

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

You will have proven industry experience and knowledge in infrastructure asset management and along with:

BE (Civil), NZ Diploma in Engineering (Civil) or other relevant tertiary qualification
Proven experience in infrastructure asset management, ideally in the transportation sector
Experience managing supplier/service provider relationships and stakeholder engagement
Commercial acumen with an understanding of financial and risk management principles
Effective written and oral communication skills with ability to communicate complex technical issues in a clear and rigorous manner that influences others
Demonstrated leadership ability, empowering and guiding teams to success
The ability to analyse complex datasets to better inform decision making

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:

Company vehicle
Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
Discounts for Samsung, Repco, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more!
$500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
Great promotion and career development opportunities

Have a look at our other great benefits 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 718127

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.

Asset Manager

Downer New Zealand

Asset Manager

Downer New Zealand

Dannevirke

Downer New Zealand

Asset Manager

Location

Job Description

Hard Skills Required

Soft Skills Required

Benefits and Perks

Job Schedule