Contract Admin & Operations Coordinator

Downer; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Downer is seeking a Contract Administrator to sit at the heart of our Utilities team in Tauranga, NZ. This varied role blends admin, coordination and operational support to help teams perform at their best and keep projects on track.

You'll coordinate subcontractor onboarding, support procurement, monitor costs and help implement initiatives that improve how the team works, while building strong relationships with suppliers, field teams and operations.

Qualifications

• Experience providing high-quality administration or coordination support.
• Exceptional organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy and fast-moving environment.
• Confident and professional communication style.
• Strong relationship-building skills and a collaborative approach.
• Experience supporting operational, commercial or project-based teams.
• Proficiency across Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Experience with JD Edwards, SharePoint or similar systems will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate subcontractor onboarding and onboarding processes.
• Organise training and manage compliance requirements.
• Support procurement activities and monitor contract administration costs.
• Review reports and help implement new initiatives to improve team work.
• Provide admin support across commercial, financial, procurement and operational functions.

Skills

Administration

Coordination

Organisational skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Independent working

Continuous improvement

Tools

JD Edwards

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Downer is seeking a Contract Administrator to sit at the heart of our Utilities team in Tauranga, NZ. This varied role blends admin, coordination and operational support to help teams perform at their best and keep projects on track.

You'll coordinate subcontractor onboarding, support procurement, monitor costs and help implement initiatives that improve how the team works, while building strong relationships with suppliers, field teams and operations.