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Contract Administrator

Downer


Job Location:

Tauranga - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 17 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 14 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Contract Management

Job Summary

Description

Te kōwhiringa The Opportunity

As our Water Contract Administrator based in Tauranga youll provide administration and contract support to help our Tauranga/Western Bay 3 Waters team deliver quality outcomes for our clients and communities.

Working closely with operational teams youll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day administration of the contract. This includes processing claims and invoicing managing purchase orders and payments maintaining contract documentation and registers processing timesheets and plant entries and ensuring costs are accurately allocated within our systems.

Youll assist with month-end activities including accruals work-in-progress reporting invoicing claims management and financial reconciliation. Youll also support reporting requirements through internal systems and Power BI maintain project databases coordinate training records and provide general administration support to team members.

This role requires someone who enjoys working across a variety of tasks has strong attention to detail and can manage competing priorities while maintaining high levels of accuracy. Youll be an important link between operational staff suppliers subcontractors clients and internal stakeholders helping ensure information is up to date and processes run smoothly.

Mōu koe About You

Youre organised proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and strong communication are essential.

You may bring:

  • Previous administration contract administration project support or office coordination experience
  • Experience processing invoices purchase orders claims timesheets and financial documentation
  • Strong data entry and database management skills
  • Experience working with business systems such as JDE Microsoft Dynamics or similar ERP systems
  • Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience preparing reports and maintaining accurate records and documentation

Youre also:

  • A collaborative team player who enjoys supporting operational teams
  • Highly organised methodical and detail-focused
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel Word and Outlook
  • Comfortable learning new systems and processes
  • Able to work independently while managing multiple priorities
  • Committed to maintaining safe work practices and supporting a Zero Harm culture

Ko wai mātou Our Organisation

Downers Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated Trans-Tasman team providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design build operate and maintain todays critical assets and networks delivering complete services across the water electricity gas telecommunications industrial and power generation sectors.

Our people are at the heart of our success. Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our peoples diverse experiences talents and cultures. As an inclusive employer we welcome applications from everyone.

Me pēhea ki te tono How to apply

Please submit your application online via the advertisement email applications will not be accepted.




Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority


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