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≈ $24k – $43k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Christchurch)
Seniority
Junior · 2+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026. Downer Group scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Downer Group is an Australian and New Zealand integrated services company headquartered in North Ryde, Sydney, delivering transport, road, rail, utilities, facilities, defence and engineering services to government and private customers. Founded in New Zealand in 1933 and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and NZX, it employs more than 26,000 people, and this domain is its New Zealand site, with the national head office in Wiri, Auckland. Its group careers board hires road and civil operators, electricians, engineers and graduates, project managers, surveyors, defence program staff, technicians, cleaners and gardeners across Australia and New Zealand.

The opportunity

Join our New Zealand Water Services team and help develop high quality, compelling bids and submissions that support business growth.

You will coordinate tenders, expressions of interest and other submissions, working closely with operational and commercial teams from opportunity planning through to handover.

We are open to this role being based in Albany or Christchurch and invite individuals based in either location to apply.

What we’re looking for

  • At least two years’ experience in bids, submissions or a similar role
  • Strong writing and communication skills
  • Excellent organisation and attention to detail
  • Experience in the water utilities sector is highly regarded
  • Knowledge of New Zealand civil contract documentation
  • Confidence working with internal teams, clients, consultants and suppliers
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and tender deadlines

What we offer

An opportunity to build your bid and submissions experience within our New Zealand Water Services business, working alongside experienced operational, commercial and tendering professionals.

  • Flexible working arrangements pending business requirements
  • Opportunity to work for an AXS listed, tier 1 contractor
  • Supportive team and leadership enabling you to grow
  • Join a business that is in a rapid growth era providing stable and secure employment

About Energy & Utilities

Our Energy & Utilities business delivers services across essential infrastructure, with this position supporting our New Zealand Water Services team.

How to apply

If you are an experienced submissions professional looking for your next opportunity in the water sector, we would love to hear from you.

Unsolicited resumes

Unsolicited resumes and agency submissions are not accepted for this vacancy.

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