Senior Submission Coordinator

Downer; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Downer New Zealand is seeking an experienced Submissions professional to join our team, supporting infrastructure projects across New Zealand. You will lead development of compelling submissions that showcase Downer's capability and align with our growth strategy.

Collaborate with diverse stakeholders, translate client requirements and procurement criteria into winning strategies, and manage multi-stage tender processes with precision and timeliness.

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing submissions, bids, or tender responses.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills for customer-focused content.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities.
• Excellent organisation and ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Produce engaging, persuasive submissions that showcase Downer's capability.
• Lead complex tender submissions from planning to final submission, ensuring deadlines and quality.
• Build strong relationships across the business to influence outcomes and support bids.
• Maintain high organisation and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Submissions experience

Excellent writing

Stakeholder management

Project management

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Downer New Zealand is seeking a dynamic and driven submissions professional to work closely with key business stakeholders to secure opportunities for our Infrastructure Delivery business.

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Submissions professional to join our high-performing team of writers and designers. In this pivotal role, you will lead the development of compelling, customer-focused submissions that showcase Downer's capability, support our growth strategy, and help secure some of New Zealand's most significant transport and infrastructure projects.

Working with a wide variety of stakeholders across the business, you'll understand client requirements, procurement models and evaluation criteria, and be able to translate these into compelling win strategies and high-scoring submissions.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Produce engaging, persuasive, and high-scoring written content that supports business growth and project success.
• Manage complex tender submissions, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are consistently met from planning and content development through to final submission.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across the business to influence outcomes and support successful bids.
• Maintain a high level of organisation and adaptability in a fast-paced environment, delivering quality outcomes

We are open to candidates based in Auckland, Christchurch, Tauranga, or Wellington, as this role can be performed from any of these locations.

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

• Proven experience developing high-quality submissions, bids, or tender responses.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills, with the ability to create compelling, customer-focused content.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.
• Excellent organisation and project management skills, capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A proactive, results-driven mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and quality outcomes.

Previous experience working in the civil construction industry would be an advantage, but we welcome candidates with strong writing, communication and project management skills, together with a continuous improvement mindset and a passion for producing exceptional work.

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here

• Be part of a business helping to shape and transform Aotearoa New Zealand's future infrastructure.
• Work on some of New Zealand's most significant transport and infrastructure projects.
• Play a pivotal role in securing major projects and directly contributing to Downer's growth strategy.
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Exposure to a diverse range of stakeholders and strategic projects.
• The chance to make a real impact in a growing business with an exciting pipeline of work

All successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical assessment, and Ministry of Justice check.