Downer New Zealand has a proud history that can be traced back to 1870, and today we are NZ’s leading provider of integrated services. Our commitment is building long term relationships and supporting our customers with high calibre services and solutions. 

The key to our success is our people who, on a day-to-day basis, they stand and deliver the company's core values of Excellence, Courage, Collaboration & Integrity across a diverse landscape of markets. We are proud of what we do, and that we support the well-being of the communities we work, live and play in. 

What’s on offer?

You’ll be building your career with an organisation that’s committed to inspiring futures. You’ll also be:

• Part of a fun, friendly and supportive team
• Provided support and ongoing training to be successful in this role 
• Able to experience different parts of the Downer business

About the Role:

In your role as the Contract Administrator you will provide support to the Downer water units to achieve their contractual and business objectives. You’ll be based out of our Albany office and your primary focus will be around the administration of contract variations, oversight of service activity claims reconciliation, invoicing, job-costing, reporting and forecasting.

Day to day your duties will include:

• Processing of Purchase Orders, Invoices and Payments
• Assisting in administrating the delivery of contract services to our Clients
• Updating of jobs and processing of claims
• Implement organisation and improvement of data filing and data capture systems
• Assisting in the production of financial /KPI/monthly reports
• Job management and data entry
• Other general office administration as required

You’ll also ensure all contract administration functions are carried out to a consistently high level of service in accordance with company policy.

About you:

• Computer literate and experience of data entry and use of databases
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Excellent time management skills
• The ability to be proactive in meeting business needs
• Competent in use of Microsoft suite of products Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Sharepoint
• Attention to detail essential

Benefits:

Downer offers more than just the basics you'd expect from a large company. Our employee benefits are designed to develop the whole person, at home and at work. We have partnered with the following companies (plus many more) to offer attractive discounts to assist you in everyday life:

• Marram Health Care
• Air New Zealand
• Samsung
• Repco
• PlaceMakers
• Southern Cross Insurance
• Les Mills
• Lumino the Dentist
• Spec Savers

How to apply?

If you are looking for a challenge and want to use your administration skills and experience in a job that has plenty to offer, don’t delay and apply now!

Head to our careers website at www.downercareers.co.nz and search for job reference number #585441.

Downer NZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture. 

Our workplaces are drug and alcohol free - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test & medical.