Asset Manager

We currently have an opportunity for an Asset Manager to join our Health and Education team and play a key role in delivering long-term, high-quality operations through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and other service contracts.

Te Kōwhiringa | The Opportunity 

Downer’s Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services is a leading provider of integrated facilities services with clients across Australia and New Zealand. The NZ Schools PPP is a long-term partnership between Amber Infrastructure, the Ministry of Education, and Downer. It includes two secondary schools in Christchurch, two primary schools in Auckland, and one in Hamilton. The project provides high-performing, safe, and functional learning environments through efficient service delivery and value-for-money outcomes over the full asset lifecycle.

The purpose of the Asset Manager role is to lead all asset and lifecycle management functions across the New Zealand PPP Schools Contract. The role ensures that all asset data, lifecycle planning, and capital replacement programs are accurate, compliant, and optimised to achieve performance, cost, and reliability outcomes in line with the Project Agreement.

As part of a small and close-knit team, the Asset Manager is expected to be flexible and willing to assist in other operational areas when required — supporting the wider contract team to deliver excellent service and outcomes for our schools and clients.

What You’Ll Do

This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive Asset Management Plan, along with supporting systems and documentation.
• Lead asset condition assessments, lifecycle forecasting, and capital replacement planning to ensure long-term asset performance.
• Ensure asset data integrity within the SPM system, maintaining compliance with contractual obligations and relevant legislation.
• Collaborate with the Contract Manager and site teams to support lifecycle delivery, conduct technical assessments, and manage asset-related risks.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing asset performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

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

• Minimum 3 years in facilities or asset management, ideally within PPP or large infrastructure environments.
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Building Services, Facilities, or Asset Management, or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of lifecycle planning, condition assessments, capital forecasting, and asset risk management.
• Proficient in asset management systems (e.g. SPM or CMMS), with knowledge of NZ Building Code, H&S legislation, and compliance standards.
• Excellent communication, reporting, analytical, and organisational skills, with a collaborative and proactive mindset.
• Familiarity with PPP contract structures, (Schedule 12 & 17), ISO 55001 or IAM certification, and financial analysis experience. 

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.
• 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 and copies of relevant licenses/qualification. The reference number for this role is 725893.

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.