We currently have an opportunity for an Interface Manager Join our team and play a key role in leading and co-ordinating the active inputs between the maintenance contracts. Reporting to Maintenance Manager, you'll help deliver high-quality outcomes that support our essential services.
Te Kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
Downer have been appointed the Maintenance Contractor for the CRLL City Rail Link C3 project for a period of up to 30 years, the Asset Management and Maintenance Services contract (AMAS).
The core responsibility of the Interface Manager is to lead and coordinate the integration of maintenance, operational, and Whole of Life (WoL) requirements between the AMAS maintenance contract, Auckland One Rail (AOR), Auckland Transport (AT), Auckland Transport Technology (ATT), and the Link Alliance. This role ensures that maintenance, operational, safety, commercial, and customer requirements are effectively incorporated throughout the design, construction, commissioning, and handover phases of the City Rail Link project.
The role is focused on achieving positive Whole of Life outcomes through:
Key areas of responsibility include:
In addition to the AMAS project functional responsibilities, the Interface Manager's role extends into procurement and commercial activities where required, supporting best practice and delivering enhanced value outcomes across the Downer Asset Management and Facilities business.
Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills (experience required)
Required to hold tertiary engineering qualification in a related discipline.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of procurement and planning best practice in infrastructure or facilities management sectors.
High level of demonstrated consultative skill.
Can build effective relationships with all levels of the company and with appropriate client base.
Ability to influence.
Ability to train mentor and coach others.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure in a fully integrated team environment.
Clear demonstration of leadership behaviours that empowers others.
More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.
Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.
Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here
We’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:
Training and development to support and diversify your career.
With 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career.
Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.
Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.
You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.
We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.
We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.
If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.
Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
Click "APPLY" and please include your CV. The reference number for this role is 735401.
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.
