Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
Our Downer Greenspaces team have a reputation built through having great people, access to first class plant and equipment along with leading edge technology that allow us to deliver outdoor spaces across our communities to the highest standards throughout New Zealand. We are a team of skilled horticulturists, sports turf and landscape specialists, and certified arborists who maintain and enhance outdoor spaces across our communities. From parks, reserves, playgrounds, cemeteries and sports fields, our open spaces teams keep environments safe, clean and beautiful.
We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager to lead out Waikato Greenspace contracts. In this role, you’ll be responsible for delivering contract outcomes, optimising resources, managing performance and driving strong client relationships, all while contributing to a One Downer approach.
Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
You’re a confident leader with a strong track record of delivering contract outcomes and managing teams, resources and performance. You balance commercial thinking with operational delivery, and bring a proactive, collaborative approach with a strong focus on safety and results.
You’ll also have:
Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here
Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:
Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
All the tools of trade you need to do your job
$500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
Progression and development programs on offer including our inspiring leader’s programme for top performers
Have a look at our other great benefits here!
Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here!
Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 733102
We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.
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.
Enabling communities to thrive.
It’s what we’ve done for more than 150 years. Solving problems. Making the extraordinary run smoothly every day. We’re keeping the lights on and the water flowing. Running the hospitals that take care of us. Delivering the transport that takes us from A to B. Maintaining communication networks that keep people connected. Helping our Government and Defence customers keep them protected. Delivering train fleets. Building bridges, roads and streets. Now we’re building momentum too. Moving forward even faster.
Across Australia and New Zealand, we’re transforming the way we work. Unlocking our potential to lead by example. Using our passion and expertise to deliver complex projects and turn fresh ideas into solutions that make society a better place. Creating opportunities for our people, growth and value for our shareholders, and world-class solutions for our customers. Imagining. Innovating. Engineering. Enabling.
