Contracts Manager - Greenspace
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Downer is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead Waikato Greenspace contracts onsite in New Zealand, delivering outcomes, optimizing resources, and strengthening client relationships in a safety-first, high-performance culture. The role requires proven contract or project management experience, strong leadership of teams, solid financial and commercial acumen, and a track record of achieving budget, resource and performance targets. Experience in Greenspace is advantageous. You’ll need excellent communication and relationship skills, a proactive, solutions-focused mindset, and a commitment to Zero Harm. What matters most is balancing operational delivery with commercial thinking, plus a One Downer collaborative approach. Apply online with reference 733102; tailor your CV to highlight contract wins, leadership impact, safety performance, and stakeholder engagement; pre-employment checks apply.
Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
Our Downer Greenspaces team have a reputation built through having great people, access to first class plant and equipment along with leading edge technology that allow us to deliver outdoor spaces across our communities to the highest standards throughout New Zealand. We are a team of skilled horticulturists, sports turf and landscape specialists, and certified arborists who maintain and enhance outdoor spaces across our communities. From parks, reserves, playgrounds, cemeteries and sports fields, our open spaces teams keep environments safe, clean and beautiful.
We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager to lead out Waikato Greenspace contracts. In this role, you’ll be responsible for delivering contract outcomes, optimising resources, managing performance and driving strong client relationships, all while contributing to a One Downer approach.
Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
You’re a confident leader with a strong track record of delivering contract outcomes and managing teams, resources and performance. You balance commercial thinking with operational delivery, and bring a proactive, collaborative approach with a strong focus on safety and results.
You’ll also have:
- Relevant Contract/Project Management experience or qualification
- Experience in the Greenspace sector (advantageous)
- Proven ability to deliver contract outcomes, including financial, operational and performance targets
- Leadership experience managing teams and driving a high-performance culture
- Strong commercial acumen, including management of budgets, resources and return on investment
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills
- Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a strong commitment to Zero Harm
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
All the tools of trade you need to do your job
$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
Have a look at our other great benefits here!
Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here!
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 733102.
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.