Alliance Operations Managers

3 months ago


Wanganui, New Zealand Downer Group Full time

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

Downer NZ has many exciting opportunities ahead to help reimagine and transform Aotearoa New Zealand for future generations. We work collaboratively with our customers to support their infrastructure and services needs as they tackle aging assets, regulatory reform, climate change, new technologies, and changing consumer behaviours

We have a current opening for an Operations Manager based in Whanganui to support the delivery of our Alliance Maintenance Contract.

As a key part of the Whanganui Alliance Operations Team, you will be responsible for working with the Alliance Manager to manage and effectively deliver all Maintenance and Construction activities, including internal and external supply partner activities.

You will be responsible for continuously reviewing the operations and identifying and effecting necessary improvements around Quality, Efficiency, well-being and Safety. It is, therefore, essential to identify best practices and develop internal relationships to enable change and sustainable business improvement. You will be accountable for operational effectiveness and for exchanging achievement and performance feedback to the Delivery and Performance teams.
- Plan work streams to ensure adequate contract management resource, field resource, and plant resources
- Maintain, winning relationships with Subcontractors to ensure they and Downer are successful together.
- To support the construction team in providing added value solutions to customers and operational delivery teams.

**Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills**

You’ll need demonstrated industry or similar experience and proven operational contract management experience. You will also have the following:

- A qualification in Civil Engineering or relevant experience within these industries
- Proven understanding of financial management, including revenue, expected margin, procurement and cost control
- A track record of successfully supervising teams within or across contracts
- The ability to deal with unexpected events/make decisions and provide direction to work teams, including an appreciation of Emergency Management as required
- The willingness to provide solutions to assist with a ‘continual improvement’ philosophy
- A collaborative approach to working within and across multi-functional teams from different parts of the business
- The ability to create and deliver a strong customer focus culture

**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:

- All the tools of trade you need to do your job
- Discounts for Samsung, Repco, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more
- $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
- Progression and development programs on offer including our inspiring leader’s programme for top performers

Have a look at our other great benefits here

**Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation**

Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here

**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.


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