Downer’s Road Science business is a leading manufacturer and supplier of bitumen and bitumen-based products for the civil contracting industry. With four world-class bitumen manufacturing plants and storage facilities, and seven asphalt production plants throughout New Zealand, Downer is an innovator in the asphalt circular economy – using recycled products and environmentally sustainable methods to produce asphalt.
We are seeking a driven and organised individual to join our team as Asphalt Plant Administrator.
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:
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
Great promotion and career development opportunities
Free carparking available at the office with public transport nearby
Have a look at our other great benefits here!
Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
As Asphalt Plant Administrator, you will play a fundamental support role to our asphalt plants in the Lower North and South Islands. In this busy and varied role, you will be tasked with ensuring administration functions are carried out to a consistently high level of service whilst striving for continuous improvement in our systems and processes.
Duties include:
Processing purchase orders, invoices and payments
Timely and accurate data entry and cost monitoring, ensuring costs are posted to the correct cost codes
Providing administration and coordination support for day-to-day operations
Champion a Zero Harm culture by promoting and adhering to health and safety policies
Provide support to colleagues within the hub model as required
Ideally this role will be based from the Ngauranga Asphalt Production Plant in Wellington however for the right candidate location is negotiable within the areas of our plant locations.
Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a confident and friendly approach
Previous experience in a high-volume administrative role
The flexibility to adjust daily tasks to align with business needs
Proficient in Microsoft Applications (essential)
Knowledge and experience of JD Edwards, Speedscan, and Microsoft SharePoint is advantageous
Full Class 1 Drivers Licence is desirable but not essential
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 717023.
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.
