Operations & Planning Coordinator

Reliance Recruitment; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance Recruitment in Christchurch is seeking a dedicated coordinator to manage daily schedules for crews, plant, and resources across multiple projects. You will liaise with clients, suppliers and subcontractors to confirm bookings and timelines, supporting forward planning and prioritising work with the Operations Manager.

The role requires strong organisational skills, clear communication, and experience in construction/civil environments.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in coordination, scheduling, dispatch, or operations – construction / concrete / civil experience highly regarded.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Confident communicator who builds good relationships with crews and clients.
• Proficient with MS Office; Simpro and EROAD.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily schedules for crews, plant, and resources across multiple projects.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers and subcontractors to confirm bookings and timelines.
• Support the Operations Manager with forward planning and prioritising work.
• Monitor progress, resolve scheduling conflicts and adjust plans as needed.
• Ensure clear communication between office and field teams.
• Assist with compliance, health & safety documentation and job records.

Skills

Coordination experience

Organisational skills

Communication

Tools

MS Office

Simpro

ERoad

Job description

Reliance Recruitment Christchurch - 46 hours ago

Canterbury, Christchurch City

Full time

Job Description

Our client is a family business and market leader in the concrete industry.

No job is to big or small for our client.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you’ll work across field teams, management, clients, suppliers and subcontractors to keep resources and schedules aligned.

This role requires someone who can plan and manage a busy operational schedule.

You’ll play a key role in coordinating multiple projects, aligning priorities and making the best use of available resources to keep work running smoothly.

What's On Offer:

• Join a stable, family business that is a market leader in its field
• Great support from your team and management – you won’t be left to figure it out alone
• Christchurch based role with secure, long-term work
• Immediate start available for the right person
• Competitive salary reflective of experience

You’ll work closely with the Operations Manager, Contracts Manager, operators, clients and suppliers to plan work, anticipate resource needs and keep field operations and project delivery on track.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate daily schedules for crews, plant, and resources across multiple projects
• Liaise with clients, suppliers and subcontractors to confirm bookings and timelines
• Support the Operations Manager with forward planning and prioritising work
• Monitor progress, resolve scheduling conflicts and adjust plans as needed
• Ensure clear communication between office and field teams
• Assist with compliance, health & safety documentation and job records

You’ll be organised, commercially aware and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment.

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience in coordination, scheduling, dispatch, or operations – construction / concrete / civil experience highly regarded
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Confident communicator who builds good relationships with crews and clients
• Proficient with MS Office; Simpro and EROAD

Why this role?

This is a key coordination role and would suit someone who enjoys planning, problem-solving and practical coordination.