Senior Contract Administrator (GNOC)

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 
• 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 Opportunity 

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Contract Administrator to join our Gisborne Network Outcomes Contract (GNOC) team. This role plays a key part in supporting our operational success by ensuring our contract administration, financial processes, and compliance systems run efficiently and accurately. 

As a Senior Contract Administrator, you’ll provide high-level administrative, financial, and systems support to the team, ensuring all contract, financial, and compliance documentation meets Downer standards and audit requirements. You’ll also be a central point of contact for administration within the Gisborne NOC, providing exceptional service and fostering positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaise with various departments, administrators, managers, clients, and providers 
• Support day-to-day administration tasks, adapting to changing policies and processes 
• Ensure all financial and administrative processes align with company policies and business systems 
• Act as the central contact point for GNOC administration and incoming enquiries, including managing the duty phone and reception support
• Maintain accurate records of contract and project documentation for audit and compliance
• Provide general administrative support including meeting agendas, minutes and notifications 
• Assist with onboarding and induction of new staff 
• Support financial and contractual aspects of projects, including reporting and monitoring costs 
• Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
• Maintain accurate records of contract and project documentation for audit and compliance
• Provide general administrative support including meeting agendas, minutes and notifications 
• Assist with onboarding and induction of new staff 
• Support financial and contractual aspects of projects, including reporting and monitoring costs 
• Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

We are looking for a highly organised, proactive professional with excellent communication and attention to detail. You’ll have the confidence to take ownership of administrative processes and support the wider team in delivering outstanding operations performance

You Will Bring With You:

• Proven experience in administration and financial support roles.
• Advances proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, and experience using databases 
• Experience using multiple financial systems and strong data entry accuracy 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships across all levels of the business  
• Strong knowledge of MS Office; experience with JD Edwards or similar ERP systems is an advantage 

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation 

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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 724549

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.

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