Works Planner

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Downer Group Full time

Job no: 597060

Work type:
Full Time - Permanent

Categories:
Customer Service & Administration


Downer has been designing, building and sustaining New Zealand's infrastructure for over a century and is a leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand.


With over 10,000 employees in New Zealand, we work alongside some of New Zealand's biggest businesses, councils and government agencies.

Welcoming, inclusive, supportive team culture

Working with an exceptional client where collaboration is valued

Flexible start time.

About Downer Energy:


Downer Energy work with some of New Zealand's largest asset owners and energy providers to maintain their critical networks and assets across the country and connect every community in cities, rural heartland, and industry.

Our whole-of-life approach creates positive outcomes for all New Zealanders as we help to reduce carbon emissions, optimise energy and build a better Aotearoa.


This is a time of growth for us to add more value to our customers and opportunities for our people in the dynamic Energy sector.

There are more than 500 of us in the Energy team and we are committed to being kaitiaki - guardians of New Zealand's future.


The Role:

This role has become available due to internal progression of the previous incumbent.

The Works Planner reports into the South Island Regional Manager and is central to the successful delivery of our maintenance contract with Transpower.

You will work with 5 Downer field staff and 5 key stakeholders at Transpower to schedule work for 75 substations across the South Island.


The role needs to:

Ensure smooth operations so that we meet Transpower's schedule work plan.

You will ensure all forward works, both planned and unplanned works are scheduled, communicated and managed with both Downer field staff and the client's financial and works management systems.

Liaise with Sub-Contractors to understand pricing for work.

Responsible for invoicing.

Plus, monitoring and controlling costs from both internal and from subcontractors and suppliers making sure it is in line with the expectations in the contract.

Maintain administrative functions for the contract.

This is a full time, permanent role Monday to Friday. We are flexible with start times.

About You:

Offering best in class organisational skills, showing sound judgement and a professional approach, you will also be able to offer:
Strong MS Office skills and confidence with Excel is desirable

Knowledge of JDE, Maximo or similar ERP/Accounting software is desirable

Knowledge of NZ Building Compliance is advantageous but not essential

Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to work with confidence and assertiveness

Ability to work unsupervised demonstrating independence and drive - taking on full ownership of your responsibilities

Team player who supports and actively works towards achieving the team goals


As a natural relationship builder, you will also be skilled at communicating effectively with a variety of people to get what you need to meet your deadlines.


We Offer:

This is an outstanding opportunity to work in our diverse business. The environment is challenging and rewarding.

We offer the opportunity to join our diverse and inclusive culture, and be part of a great team working in a collaborative environment.

We offer a competitive remuneration package, flexible working arrangements, and our focus for our people is training and development, so this gives excellent opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.

Perks & Benefits

Match your loyalty, excitement and passion for high quality service with ours and we will reward you with a competitive remuneration, extensive training and development to help you to enhance your skills, advance your career along with great employee benefits too

Leadership Pathway Development Programs

Dedicated Learning and Development team

We will reward you with a competitive remuneration package, flexible working arrangements


A heavily subsidised membership to our Community Trust Partner that enables you and your family access to healthcare benefits, discounted access to over 150 holiday homes in great locations across New Zealand.

Special rates and discounts through our partners across Healthcare, Gyms, Banking and Insurance

Working for an organisation that not only works on building better stronger communities but within those communities; where we offer training and meaningful work, through our Corporate Social Outcomes team

Please note that the Recruitment Team will be shortlisting this role in the New Year.

This is a great time to join the Downer team

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click 'apply'. This reference number for this role is

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 requir

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