Alliance Manager

4 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.

An outstanding opportunity now exists to join the team in Whanganui working as the Alliance Manager within the Whanganui Road Maintenance Alliance. The Alliance Manager will provide leadership to the wider team and as a member of the Alliance Management Team to ensure the deliverables are being achieved (target results) and make the best use of available financial, human and physical resources to provide a customer focused, responsive service delivery team.

You will have the opportunity to work with and mentor a team of experts, and in return gain valuable experience to enhance your career.

To be successful in this role you will be passionate about the Road Maintenance and Local Authority industry, be actively seeking continuous improvement, and be an inspirational leader. You will also have:

- Proven successful Contract/Business Management experience in road maintenance and/or related industry
- A strong track record of positive leadership behaviours that empower others
- Proven track record in developing a culture that supports Health and Safety management, encouraging and rewarding excellence
- The ability to create and deliver a strong customer focused environment, and a collaborative approach to develop client relationships
- An understanding of strategic asset management and local authority activities
- An understanding of the economic, political and social challenges facing the Whanganui District Council
- Experience within an Alliance model or start up business model an advantage, but not essential.

**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:

- Company vehicle and work phone included
- Travel discounts available
- Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
- Progression and development programs on offer including our inspiring leader’s programme for top performers

**Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation**

**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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