Regional Contract Coordinator

2 weeks ago

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand Downer Group Full time

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity


Downer have recently been successful with a new contract to provide Asset and Facilities services to Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand (LINZ).

These residential and non-residential properties are 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.


The role of the Contract Coordinator is to provide administrative support to the Regional Facilities Manager, including assistance in planning, co-ordinating and ensuring delivery of all Planned Maintenance and Reactive Works in alignment with contractual KPIs for the contract.

Working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines, a day in the life will include:

  • Providing real time administrative support to ensure the day-to-day operations, purchasing and account payable functions are well supported.
  • Support Field and Sub-Contractors to ensure Contractual KPIs are met, and works can be delivered at times suitable to the customer requirements.
  • Develop ad hoc status and progress reports & assist with the management of the work schedules and adjust dynamically to meet KPIs.
  • Communicating effectively with clients and suppliers, both internal and external, to produce required outcomes.
  • Actively seeking improvement opportunities to increase; client satisfaction, value through operations and Downer's overall company standing.

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills


Having worked in a similar role, you'll have a positive, can-do attitude and will come to work amped and ready to support this busy contract.

You will be exceptionally organised and show willingness and enthusiasm to work at pace within this environment. Your excellent communication and relationship building skills will be vital in your day-to-day dealings with external & internal teams.

You will also:

  • Be a selfstarter able to identify, research and develop initiatives.
  • Attention to detail is your middle name You dot the i's, cross the t's, and leave no stone unturned.
  • Have a curious & techsavvy nature with the ability to confidently operate the MS Office suite maybe even familiar with MS Dynamics
  • Experience in a fastpaced environment working in admin, scheduling, or planning

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here


This is a great opportunity for you to join our diverse and inclusive culture and be part of a great team thriving in a collaborative fast-paced environment.

We will reward you with;

  • Discounts for Health Insurance, Samsung, Repco, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more
- $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer

  • We are focused on creating a vibrant community of belonging that pursues diversity, builds inclusion, and creates more equitable opportunities for everyone.

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site

Me pēhea ki te tono | How 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.

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