Tender Support

Organised, creative, unstoppable? We need you in our tender team! Start your career with Downer now!

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.

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:

• A flexible working policy, allowing work to work for you
• Access to corporate benefits such as fully subsidised healthcare with Marram Trust and discounted holiday homes
• Great parental leave options - you can choose for the first 12 weeks of your return to work 4 days a week and be paid for 5
• Dedicated personal development plans that are reviewed quarterly, empowering you to take ownership of your career
• Access to over 50 training programmes, including Leadership Pathways

Come and see for yourself what makes us different, as we continue to build our future! Literally.

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

If you're the kind of person who thrives on juggling tasks, thinking outside the box, and bringing people together, we've got the perfect role for you. Join Downer's national tender team and play a key part in securing some of New Zealand's most iconic infrastructure projects. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow your skills in a supportive, fast-paced environment, this is your chance to shine, learn, and make a real impact.

In this Tender Support role, you will support our tendering team in developing and preparing tenders, proposals, award submissions, case studies, and other collateral that positions Downer as a "partner of choice" for our customers.

• Coordination, writing, and production of award submissions whilst enhancing our knowledge management function.
• Support the submissions team with tender submissions as required - this could include working with SMEs, Graphic Designers and other stakeholders.
• Collating and manage case studies and news stories, which provide relevant, real-world examples and success stories for tenders.
• Support the bid lead team with organising and facilitating bids, including workshops, stakeholder coordination, document management, and feedback on lessons learnt.
• Support the team with file management and document management on SharePoint.

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

• Tertiary qualification or equivalent, preferably in communications, marketing or commerce is highly desirable
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral, with the ability to present information concisely and clearly
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple pieces of work to ensure tight deadlines are met
• Collaborative and adaptable mindset, with an ability to work well with others in a fast-paced team environment
• Responsive to feedback with a demonstration of commitment to continual improvement

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 721019.

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.

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.