Submissions Coordinator

**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:

- Fully subsidised access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
- Discounts for Samsung, Repco, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more
- Progression and development programs on offer, with a dedicated L&D team

Have a look at our other great benefits here Or copy and paste the following link into your browser: people.downergroup.co.nz/downer-benefits/

**Te** **kōwhiringa | The Opportunity**

Downer is a leading utilities provider in New Zealand & Australia, we are a partner of choice for cities, rural communities and industries, providing exceptional delivery throughout the whole asset lifecycle. Using innovative thinking and progressive technology, our unique expertise enables us to continuously optimise the assets we build, maintain and operate.

Key responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

- Writing and production of compliant and compelling client-focused bid submissions, presentations and other bid and new business-related content aligned to agreed bid strategies
- Working with the operational teams to ensure all aspects of the bid process are planned and undertaken in line with the requirements of the Downer Standard
- Working with SMEs to develop attributes for submissions, with time and effort right-sized for the value, complexity and procurement method engaged
- Compiling all required documentation (including schedules, price and commercial responses etc.) to ensure complete, compliant submissions
- Preparing bid writing plans, liaising with task owners to ensure timely input and completion of tender sections

**Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills**
- Proven tendering experience, including the writing and production of tenders
- Ability to work positively with people across a variety of expertise and backgrounds - at the executive level through to on-the-ground delivery staff
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail and a strong command of MS Office tools and Adobe-Pro
- Strong organisation skills, high attention to detail, efficient time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks to deadline and manage multiple pieces of work
- Able to evaluate information quickly, identifying key issues and formulate conclusions based on sound, practical judgement, experience and common sense.
- A flexible approach with a willingness to ‘muck’ in as required to get the job done

**Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply**

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.