Maintenance Planner - AMAS
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 20, 2026. Downer Group scores A on the Alion truth index.
We currently have an opportunity for a Maintenance Planner. Join our team and play a key role in leading the planning and coordination of planned and corrective maintenance activities for station assets. Reporting to Asset Manager, you'll help deliver high-quality outcomes that support our essential services.
Te Kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
Downer has been appointed as the asset manager and maintenance contractor for the CRLL City Rail Link project for a period of 30 years under the Asset Management and Services (AMAS) contract with Auckland Transport.
The core purpose of the Maintenance Planner role is to lead the planning and coordination of planned and corrective maintenance activities for station assets. The role is responsible for developing and maintaining maintenance plans, schedules, and task instructions, ensuring all asset information and maintenance requirements are in place to support safe, efficient, and compliant operations. Working closely with the Asset Manager, Operations Manager, Soft Service Manager and Station Leads, the Maintenance Planner plays a key role in ensuring assets are maintained in accordance with the AMAS contract requirements.
This includes:
Develop and maintain the Maintenance Schedule and load planned activities into the Maintenance Management System
Plan and schedule monthly preventative maintenance activities and dispatch work orders
Prepare and communicate monthly maintenance plans, monitor schedule compliance, report completed and deferred activities, and coordinate the rescheduling of postponed maintenance works
Coordinate maintenance shutdowns, permits, rail access requirements, and other operational constraints
Plan and coordinate interface activities with sub-contractors, including Auckland Transport, KiwiRail, and Auckland One Rail
Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills (experience required)
At least 3+ years’ experience in a maintenance planning, maintenance coordinator, facilities maintenance, or asset management role
Required to hold tertiary engineering qualification and post graduate qualifications in a related discipline.
Strong proficiency in Excel, data analysis, and maintenance management systems (CMMS/EAM systems)
Understanding of building services engineering and maintenance
Knowledge of maintenance planning principles, preventative maintenance programmes, and work management processes
Understanding of compliance requirements, including BWOF, statutory inspections, permits, SWIMS, and health and safety requirements
Well-developed stakeholder management and communication skills.
Ability to build effective working relationships with clients, subcontractors, Station Leads, and operational teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of reports, schedules, and technical documentation.
Ability to analyse maintenance data, identify trends, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic operational environment.
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.
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. The reference number for this role is 737805.
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.