National Team Leader

We currently have an opportunity for a National Team Leader Projects tojoin our Department of Corrections and the Ministry of Justice team and play a key role in our high performance Project toNational Programme Manageryoull help deliver high-quality outcomes that support our essential services.

Te Kōwhiringa The Opportunity

Downer holds a long-term Asset Management and Facilities Management contract with the Department of Corrections and the Ministry of Justice that proactively manages and delivers to the national portfolio of facilities including 15 prisons 98 courts and 141 community correctional sites.

Were looking for an experienced National Team Lead to provide leadership across a national portfolio of projects supporting critical government facilities. Working closely with the National Programme Manager and key stakeholders youll play a pivotal role in driving programme performance developing highperforming project teams and ensuring projects are delivered safely on time and to a consistently high standard.

What Youll Do

This role offers a broad scope with key responsibilities including:

• Lead and support national project teams to plan execute and deliver programmes of work in line with customer contractual and business requirements

• Partner closely with the National Programme Manager to manage programme performance including budgets forecasts reporting and risk mitigation

• Monitor project progress against milestones ensuring delivery is on time within budget and aligned to quality-assured programme methodologies

• Build capability across the Project Management team through coaching training workshops and performance support to drive consistency and accountability

• Develop and maintain accurate high-quality reporting documentation and presentations for customers and key stakeholders

• Foster strong collaborative relationships with customers internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to achieve positive commercial and service outcomes

• Ensure compliance with Zero Harm safety quality commercial and governance requirements proactively managing risks and non-conformance

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes systems tools and ways of working across the national programme

This is a fantastic role that will suit someone who is outcome-focused enjoys a challenge and is able to take initiative whilst building great relationships with our team and client.

Nga pūkenga matua Important Skills

• Adesiredtertiary qualification in Construction Management Quantity Surveying or Mechanical Electrical or Civil Engineering

• Adesired formal qualification in Project Management (Diploma or equivalent experience)

• Significant experience working within a Project Management consultancy or Tier 1 construction/engineering contractor

• Strong commercial and analytical capability with advanced computer literacy and demonstrated experience using MS Project

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence engage and produce clear concise written documentation for senior stakeholders

• Proven ability to plan prioritise and report effectively across complex multiproject environments

• Experience producing highquality reports presentations and programme documentation for client and executive audiences

• Welldeveloped problemsolving skills with a proactive and solutionsfocused approach to managing risk and challenges

More than anything youll 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

Were 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 youll find real opportunities to advance your career.

• : 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.

• A company car is provided as part of the role

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26000 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.

Were 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 doesnt align perfectly with this role wed 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 were here to help you put your best foot forward.

Me pēhea ki te tono How to apply
Click APPLY and please include your CV and copies of relevant licenses/qualification. The reference number for this role is 731882.

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.