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.
Job Description
Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
Downer are proud to provide Asset and Facilities Management services to Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand (LINZ). The LINZ portfolio consists of residential and non-residential properties spread across New Zealand. The property types are wide ranging and include, land, residential, railway/rail stations, lake/riverbeds, forests, commercial, hospital/medical, farms, state coal reserves and industrial sites.
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Contract Manager to lead the delivery of reactive facilities maintenance, operations services, asset management, and minor projects across all LINZ sites. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for driving operational excellence and overseeing a high-performing team. The primary objective is to inspire, guide, and motivate your team to consistently meet and exceed business goals while delivering outstanding customer outcomes. If you are a results-driven leader with a passion for fostering teamwork and operational efficiency, we would love to hear from you!
The key duties include but not limited to;
- Provide leadership and guidance to foster a high-performing, collaborative team culture.
- Promote a Zero Harm culture and develop team engagement, growth, and leadership capabilities.
- Build strong relationships with customers, ensuring contracts meet KPIs, optimise resources, and achieve desired outcomes.
- Collaborate with service delivery partners to ensure high standards and value for money in all work.
- Lead governance, service delivery, and performance across all work types, customers, and technologies.
- Ensure commercial success and adherence to financial targets while optimising workforce productivity and technical competence.
Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills
- Over 5 years of senior-level experience in a complex contracted services environment, managing large-scale operations with multisite locations and significant revenue (+$20m).
- Proven track record in delivering complex asset management, facilities maintenance, and operations services, ideally in a Corrections or government setting, with experience driving safety and performance improvements.
- Strong leadership experience, working at the senior leadership level internally and with customers, with a preference for tertiary qualifications in engineering, commercial, or operations management.
- Ability to inspire, communicate commercial strategies, and make timely decisions while managing multiple priorities and complex situations.
- Demonstrates managerial courage, taking initiative and making decisions even in challenging situations; a proven team builder who empowers others and creates strong morale.
- Customer-focused with exceptional relationship management, influencing skills at senior levels, and commercial acumen, including strong negotiation abilities.
- High emotional intelligence with resilience under pressure, strong communication skills, a commitment to Zero Harm, and a collaborative approach to working across multi-functional teams.
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 you the opportunity to join our diverse and inclusive culture and be part of a great team working in a collaborative environment. We also offer:
- Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
- Great promotion and career development opportunities.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, head to www.downercareers.co.nz and enter reference number 71876 to apply.
Downer NZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture. Our workplaces are drug and alcohol free - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-Employment drug test and medical.
Due to the fast-paced nature of Downer, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don't delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible.
