Contract Administrator - Albany at Downer Group

Downer Group; Upper Harbour; Presencial; NZD 65 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Employee discounts

Resumo da oferta

Downer Group in Albany, NZ is seeking a detail-focused Contract Administrator to support our key client. This full-time, on-site role involves reviewing field work, validating costs and preparing accurate information for client submissions, following jobs through the required process from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

The role is Auckland-based. You will coordinate with field crews and operations teams, enter details into templates, and help ensure submissions are reviewed, approved or declined

Qualificações

• Experience working with schedules of rates, council work, Watercare or payment frameworks.
• Strong technical understanding and coding knowledge.
• Ability to calculate rates accurately and apply logical, step-by-step thinking.
• Strong English comprehension and the ability to turn technical field information into clear documentation.
• Confidence using spreadsheet templates, checklists and databases, with a high level of computer literacy.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management and organisation skills.
• A collaborative and curious approach, with the confidence to ask thoughtful questions and clarify information.
• Ability to work effectively in a reactive environment and continue building capability over time.

Responsabilidades

• Review completed field jobs, costs, materials and repairs against agreed schedules of rates.
• Validate job costs, apply rates and ensure completed work is claimed accurately.
• Enter job details into templates and complete required checklists and documentation.
• Coordinate with the client to review, approve or decline submissions.
• Turn technical information from field crews into clear, accurate documentation.
• Review field investigations and progress jobs through the claims and administration process.
• Collaborate with operational teams, field crews and the client as priorities change.

Conhecimentos

Schedules of rates

Coding knowledge

Rate calculation

English comprehension

Spreadsheet templates

Databases

Attention to detail

Time management

Collaborative approach

Questioning and clarification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Te kōwhiringa | The opportunity

Apply for Contract Administrator - Albany at Downer Group in Albany, N, NZ. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

We are looking for a detail-focused Contract Administrator to support our key client. This is a varied, hands‑on role reviewing completed field work, validating costs and preparing accurate information for client submissions. Working full-time from 7.30 am to 4.00 pm, you will follow field jobs through the required process, checking job records, materials, repair details and costs against agreed schedules of rates. The role is Auckland-based.

Key responsibilities include:

• Review completed field jobs, costs, materials and repairs against agreed schedules of rates.
• Validate job costs, apply rates and ensure completed work is claimed accurately.
• Enter job details into templates and complete required checklists and documentation.
• Coordinate with the client to review, approve or decline submissions.
• Turn technical information from field crews into clear, accurate documentation.
• Review field investigations and progress jobs through the claims and administration process.
• Collaborate with operational teams, field crews and the client as priorities change.

Ngā pūkenga matua | Important Skills

You will be highly organised and comfortable working through detailed information logically and accurately. You will bring:

• Experience working with schedules of rates, council work, Watercare or payment frameworks.
• Strong technical understanding and coding knowledge.
• The ability to calculate rates accurately and apply logical, step-by-step thinking.
• Strong English comprehension and the ability to turn technical field information into clear documentation.
• Confidence using spreadsheet templates, checklists and databases, with a high level of computer literacy.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management and organisation skills.
• A collaborative and curious approach, with the confidence to ask thoughtful questions and clarify information.
• The ability to work effectively in a reactive environment and continue building capability over time.

Ngā Painga o te Mahi ki Downer | Benefits of working with Downer

At Downer, our purpose is to enable communities to thrive. As one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading infrastructure providers, we offer rewarding careers, development opportunities and a culture where people feel valued and supported.

• Career: We invest in your growth through ongoing development opportunities, leadership pathways and access to industry-leading expertise.
• Wellbeing: The health, safety and wellbeing of our people is our top priority. You’ll have access to a range of wellbeing initiatives and support services for you and your whānau.
• Community: We’re proud of our inclusive culture and employee‑led networks that foster connection, belonging and support across the business.
• Individuality: We recognise and celebrate what makes you unique and offer a range of employee discounts and benefits through Perks@Downer.

About Energy & Utilities

Downer’s Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans‑Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors.

Our expertise spans in‑house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople. Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications via the advertisement.