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Downer maintains longstanding contracts and significant operational expertise to over a quarter of New Zealanders. We are proud to be working together with the Horowhenua District Council on the 3 Waters Alliance contract which manages the reticulation network, water and wastewater treatment plants, the annual 3 waters renewals programme and the capital projects for the Horowhenua region.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Administrator to join our team!

This is a challenging role offering a wide variety of responsibilities to ensure that the finance functions are carried out to a consistently high standard and that we are exceeding the needs of our internal and external customers. General duties include;

• Using Downer and Horowhenua District Council Business Systems to provide daily, weekly, and monthly contract financial reporting and analysis;
• Management of both Target Cost Estimate and Council Budget information;
• Assist with the validation, administration, and reporting of asset data;
• Assist with monthly KRA & KPI data management, validation, analysis, and reporting;
• Administration functions including those associated with the Alliance Performance Framework.

About you:

Your pleasant and friendly demeanour, highly organised approach and excellent attention to detail will ensure you are successful in this role. Your positive, can-do attitude and ability to learn new tasks will see you thrive.

We are looking for candidates with the following skills & experience:

• People focused with great communication, relationship building and leadership skills
• Claim preparation experience with strong numerical and analysis skills
• Experience with accurate data entry and administration support
• JD Edwards experience would be an advantage
• Excellent data entry skills with high levels of attention to detail
• The ability to show initiative and be innovative in your work approach is essential as is common sense and a sense of humour
• Experience in a similar role within the civil and/or Water industry desirable
• Full Class 1 licence desirable

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, head to www.downercareers.co.nz and enter reference number 573528 to apply.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work in our diverse business. The environment is challenging and rewarding. We offer the opportunity to join our diverse and inclusive culture, and be part of a great team working in a collaborative environment. We offer a competitive remuneration package, flexible working arrangements, and our focus for our people is training and development, so this gives excellent opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.

Downer NZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture

Our workplaces are drug and alcohol free - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test and medical.

Due to the fast-paced nature of Downer, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don't delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible.