Bring your planning and coordination experience to a role where you can keep telecommunications projects moving and help deliver great outcomes for our customers and communities.
Te kōwhiringa | The opportunity
As our Build Planning Lead, you’ll play a key role in planning and coordinating telecommunications build activity across the region.
You’ll work closely with our operational teams, contractors and customers to make sure resources are well planned, work is coordinated and projects progress safely and efficiently.
Based in our Christchurch office, this is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys bringing people and plans together, managing competing priorities and keeping delivery on track.
Key responsibilities include:
• Planning and scheduling resources across telecommunications build activity
• Coordinating materials, contractors, site requirements and project documentation
• Monitoring progress, quality and delivery timeframes
• Building strong relationships with customers, contractors and internal teams
• Identifying and managing delivery risks and issues
• Supporting continuous improvement across build planning and delivery
Ngā pūkenga matua | Important Skills
You’ll bring:
• Experience within telecommunications, utilities or network delivery
• Strong planning, scheduling and organisational skills
• Experience coordinating contractors and multiple workstreams
• The ability to prioritise and work effectively in a fast paced environment
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Confidence using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• A practical approach with a strong focus on delivering results
Ngā Painga o te Mahi ki Downer | Benefits of working with Downer
• Competitive remuneration with a significant ASX listed company
• Structured career paths with opportunities to grow across the Utilities business
• A suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP Beyond Blue
• Retail discounts with major retailers including Dell, Good Guys, Samsung, Specsavers and ANZ
As one of Aotearoa New Zealand's leading infrastructure providers, we offer rewarding careers, development opportunities and a culture where people feel valued and supported.
Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Downer's 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 today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
Click "Apply" to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you!
We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone. Successful applicants will be required to complete pre employment screening, including a medical, drug and alcohol test and Ministry of Justice check.
Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications via the advertisement.
Skills Required
- Experience within telecommunications, utilities, or network delivery
- Strong planning, scheduling, and organizational skills
- Experience coordinating contractors and multiple workstreams
- Ability to prioritize and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Confidence using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Practical approach with a strong focus on delivering results
Downer Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Downer Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Downer Group.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Overtime, penalty rates, and structured allowances are often viewed as strong earners that lift overall compensation, particularly in field and trade roles.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing resources such as a 24/7 EAP, mental-health support, health checks, flu vaccinations, and retail discounts are consistently highlighted as valuable parts of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave options include parental leave and domestic-violence leave, contributing to a broader benefits offering across different life stages.
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What We Do
Downer Group is a leading provider of integrated infrastructure services across Australia and New Zealand, operating in sectors such as transport, utilities, facilities, and defense.
