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
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:

Part Time 7-month fixed term position – 24 hours per week
Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
Discounts for Samsung, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more!
$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

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

The Tararua Alliance, a partnership between Tararua District Council and Downer, is seeking a part time Administrator for a 7-month fixed-term parental leave cover. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a high-performing team that plays a crucial role in maintaining and improving infrastructure services across the Tararua region.

As the Administrator, you will work closely with the Alliance Support Manager and the broader Support Team to ensure operational excellence. You will play a key role in providing business support across various functions, including Commercial, Procurement & Finance, Q Pulse, Delivery Governance, and Depot Coordination & Administration.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide frontline reception service to clients and visitors
Manage and allocate all Tararua Alliance related CRM’s to the correct team to action
Processing purchase orders, goods receipting, and Invoices
Process electronic Daily Job records (EDJR’s), and salaried timesheets
Management of meeting room bookings and catering
Assisting with ordering of PPE, Stationery, Office Supplies Etc
Data Entry into Various Spreadsheets
Processing Permits, road closures, connection applications
Assist with month end processes
Assist with Labour and Plant Transfers
Provide other ad-hoc administrative support duties as required

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

To be successful in this role, you will bring with you:

Experience using MS Office
Preferable to have experience using JDE, SharePoint & RAMM
Experience providing administration support, including data entry.
Excellent verbal communication, ability to relate to people at all levels
Prioritising, self and stress management skills
Ownership and commitment
Motivated, positive and outcome orientated
Seeks challenges and question status quo with a view for improvements
Desire to learn
Competent typing skills
Ability to work in a collaborative environment

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

f this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 718142

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.

Administrator

Downer New Zealand

Administrator

Downer New Zealand

Dannevirke

Downer New Zealand

Administrator

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