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. 

A great opportunity to become part of our Waikato Transport, high-performing team as an Asset Information Technician. This role is responsible for enhancing our services to our clients and developing contract teams, primarily focused around supporting asset and job management systems and providing quality data used in asset management.

About the position:
You’ll provide support to not only the Senior Asset Manager, but the entire Hamilton Infrastructure Alliance and external supply teams as one collaborative group. You’ll analyse and manage job management system and asset information data, with a focus on data quality and data reporting. You will assist with the setup of hardware and software systems used in the collection of asset data and the training of field staff.

Not only that, but you’ll also develop and maintain key customer and stakeholder relationships within the Hamilton Transport Services and Operational Teams, actively fostering a “best for Network” approach. You essentially will be involved in:  

• Asset Inventory/database management
• Monitoring data quality and providing feedback to users
• Data validation
• Management and analysis of asset information data
• Set up of hardware & software systems used in the collection of asset data
• Provide support and training for software used in asset and dispatch management
• Provide support to field staff with their data collection devices –tablets, mobile apps etc.

Benefits of joining our team:
This is an established role with scope to make it your own. We are focused on creating a vibrant community of belonging that pursues diversity, builds inclusion, and creates more equitable opportunities for everyone. We can offer:

• A competitive salary package
• An employee recognition programme which celebrates and recognises our people for the value they bring
• A dedicated personal development plan and over 50 Training Programs including Leadership Pathways (we are big on internal progression – which is the reason for this vacancy!)
• We also encourage our people to participate in community volunteering initiatives and pay for the time you spend helping to make our community better with Downer's volunteer leave!
• A comprehensive employee benefits package through our partners - you will receive a great range of corporate discounts and benefits across banking, insurance, retailers, technology, vehicles, automotive, healthcare, childcare, homeware, dental care, travel, accommodation, gym memberships and more!

About you:

Along with proven analytical experience, excellent attention to detail and a great attitude, you will also bring:

• Good analytical and computer skills
• Articulate communication, both written and verbal
• The ability to liaise between operational and technical teams
• Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills
• Time and work management/prioritisation skills
• Previous RAMM software experience is an advantage otherwise proven analytical and computer skills (particularly relational database skills)
• Occasional travel around the region is required, a minimum restricted driver’s license is essential