Contract Administrator

2 weeks ago

Hastings, New Zealand Downer Group Full time

**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:

- Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
- 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

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

Downer New Zealand is a leading provider of integrated services. Our commitment to building long term relationships and supporting our customers with high calibre services and solutions; the talents of our people; and consistent excellence in operational delivery sets us apart.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our passionate and high-performing team in Waipawa as a Contract Administrator**. **Reporting to the Business Support Manager, you’ll be responsible for providing high quality administration and contract support to the team while ensuring all contract administration functions are carried out to high standards. You’ll also:

- Liaise with various departments, other administrators and internal managers
- Assist with a wide variety of administration tasks be flexible and adaptable to changing policies & processes
- Raise purchase orders, invoices and work orders
- Coordinate and collate information, input information into databases as required and complete tasks in time to meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines
- Ensure that costs for the contracts are correctly committed and invoices paid
- Maintain efficient physical and electronic filing and archiving systems for all project files and documentation, including technical library
- Commitment to zero harm processes and stand in the gap when required

**Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills**

Where no two days will be the same, your highly organised approach and excellent attention to detail would be key to your success in this role. You’ll be pleasant and friendly but also not afraid to speak up and push back when needed.

You’ll also have:

- Previous experience in a similar role ideally in a client facing administration
- High level of proficiency in MS Office suite with some knowledge of JD Edwards (or similar would be an advantage)
- Be a confident communicator and enjoy working with a wide variety of customers
- Excellent organisation skills along with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills and confidence in building and maintaining relationships at all levels

**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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