Business Support Manager

2 weeks ago

Gisborne, Gisborne, New Zealand Downer Group Full time

The Opportunity | Te kōwhiringa:


We have a fantastic opportunity to join our passionate and high-performing team in the beautiful Gisborne as a Business Support Manager.

These opportunities don't come up often - this role is available due to an internal movement.


As the Business Support Manager will work as part of the Gisborne regional leadership team as a key member in developing, implementing and driving best practice business systems and processes to key stakeholders.


You will be responsible for providing leadership to the administration function ensuring that quality support is being provided effectively and efficiently to meet all business requirements.

You will ensure sound business systems, processes and best practices are being applied consistently to all you do which is consistent with both the Transport Services and national approach.


You will also be responsible for:

  • Initiating common practices and consistency in the way administration is provided
  • Fostering an environment of continuous improvement
  • Driving stakeholder understanding of business systems and procedures, and leading change processes to systems and procedures
  • Leading continuous improvement ideas across the provision of administration processes

Important Skills | Nga pūkenga matua


As an experienced administrator, used to operating at a senior level, you'll bring along your proven leadership experience that empower others and strong skills surrounding the Microsoft Office Suite.

You will also bring with you experience in developing, implementing systems and rolling out change management processes with successful outcomes.


You will have also have:

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
  • The ability to prioritise work and work to deadlines
  • A confident and professional manner in dealing with people
  • The ability to manage multiple tasks with conflicting deadlines
  • The ability to maintain confidentiality and act professionally
  • The ability to work collaboratively and use initiative


This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your ability to develop and build a high-performing collaborative administration team who strive for a continuous improvement environment.


Why you will enjoy working here | Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei
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
  • All the tools of trade you need to do your job
  • Progression and development programmes on offer including our inspiring leader's programme for top performers
- $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer

Have a look at our other great benefits here

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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