Contract Administrator

Dunedin
Permanent
Full-time

23 days ago

Job Category: Administration and Customer ServiceJob Description:Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working hereDowner 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
Discounts for Samsung, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more!
$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

Te kōwhiringa | The OpportunityWe have an exciting opportunity to join our passionate and high-performing team in either Dunedin or Invercargill as a Contract Administrator. Reporting to the Business Support Lead, you'll be responsible for providing high quality administration and contract support to the team while ensuring all contract administration functions are carried out to high standards. You'll also:

Liaise with various departments, other administrators and internal managers
Assist with a wide variety of administration tasks be flexible and adaptable to changing policies & processes
Raise purchase orders, invoices and work orders
Coordinate and collate information, input information into databases as required and complete tasks in time to meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines
Commitment to zero harm processes and stand in the gap when required

Nga pūkenga matua | Important SkillsWhere no two days will be the same, your highly organised approach and excellent attention to detail will be key to your success in this role. You'll be pleasant and friendly but also not afraid to speak up and push back when needed. You will also bring the flexibility to excel during the high-demand periods of the sealing season, while staying proactive and adding value during quieter times.You'll also have:

Previous experience in a similar role ideally in a client-facing administration or call centre position
Strong financial administration capability, including accurate processing of purchase orders, invoices, account reconciliations, and budget tracking to support effective contract management
High level of proficiency in MS Office suite with some knowledge of JD Edwards (or similar would be an advantage)
Be a confident communicator and enjoy working with a wide variety of customers
Excellent organisation skills along with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills and confidence in building and maintaining relationships at all levels

Ko wai mātou | Our OrganisationWant to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People SiteMe pēhea ki te tono | How to applyIf this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 723252We 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.About Us: 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.About the Team: Downer's Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers' challenges, and for our communities.

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