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’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 Regional 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
Based from the Ngauranga Asphalt Production Plant in Wellington, the Regional Administrator plays 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:
- Provide administrative support to the Regional and Production managers
- 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
- Processing sales, cash reconciliation and generating credit notes
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and procedures
- Champion a Zero Harm culture by promoting and adhering to health and safety policies
- Organise travel and accommodation for regional staff
- Ordering PPE, uniform and day-to-day essentials
- Provide support to colleagues within the hub model as required
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.
