People, Safety & Services Coordinator - Ō2NL Project at Downer Group
Manawatu District, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Oct, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Jul, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Collaborative Environment, Microsoft Office, Sharepoint, Communication Skills, Excel, Team Culture

Industry

Human Resources/HR

Description

Our Infrastructure Delivery team is proud to support the Ōtaki to North of Levin (Ō2NL) highway project. We’re currently looking for a motivated and organised People, Safety & Services Coordinator to join us. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in coordination, administration, or project support who’s ready to take the next step in a dynamic, people-focused environment.

ABOUT Ō2NL:

The Ōtaki to north of Levin (Ō2NL) highway will dramatically improve safety, resilience and efficiency, as well as increasing transport choices for the area’s growing population. The Ō2NL project is led in Partnership with NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Muaūpoko Tribal Authority, local hapū of Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga and council partner Horowhenua District Council.
This transformative project is being delivered using a two-alliance approach, with each alliance delivering a section of the road and associated works. Together alliance partners are working to create a positive legacy for the region, led by our project principles to tread lightly with the whenua and create an enduring legacy. We are seeking excellent people for this unique opportunity to work and collaborate with leading industry organisations.
Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
Are you ready to kickstart your career in a role that blends people, purpose, and impact?
As our People, Safety & Services Coordinator , you’ll be at the heart of a major infrastructure project, helping shape a positive and safe experience for everyone involved. You’ll support key HR, safety, and admin functions across the Ō2NL South Alliance—making sure our people feel supported, systems run smoothly, and the vibe stays strong.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Keeping things running behind the scenes—organising meetings, events, and team ops.
  • Welcoming new faces and supporting smooth transitions for staff and contractors.
  • Helping coordinate training and learning initiatives that grow our team’s skills.
  • Supporting HR processes and helping build a values-driven, inclusive culture.
  • Managing internal systems (like SharePoint) and improving how we work.Championing health, safety, and wellbeing across the project.

  • This is a Full-Time, Fixed-Term two-year contract with potential for extension. You’ll be based in our Levin & Ōtaki offices, with occasional travel to Wellington and Auckland.

NGA PŪKENGA MATUA | IMPORTANT SKILLS

We’re looking for someone who’s organised, proactive, and people-focused. Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, agile, and collaborative environment. You’re a natural problem solver with a can-do attitude, confident speaking up and contributing ideas, and always looking for ways to make things run more smoothly.

You’ll also bring:

  • A qualification in HR, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
  • Confidence with Microsoft Office, Excel, and SharePoint.
  • Professional and friendly communication skills, with excellent attention to detail.
  • A full NZ driver’s licence and flexibility to move between sites.
  • A respectful and inclusive mindset, with a genuine commitment to creating a positive team culture.
  • A passion for supporting people and improving processes through smart, efficient systems.Experience working within large infrastructure projects, alliances, or multi-stakeholder environments is desirable but not essential.

  • If you don’t tick every box but feel excited about the role and the work we’re doing, we’d still love to hear from you. Your attitude, willingness to learn, and alignment with our values matter most.

Responsibilities
  • Keeping things running behind the scenes—organising meetings, events, and team ops.
  • Welcoming new faces and supporting smooth transitions for staff and contractors.
  • Helping coordinate training and learning initiatives that grow our team’s skills.
  • Supporting HR processes and helping build a values-driven, inclusive culture.
  • Managing internal systems (like SharePoint) and improving how we work.Championing health, safety, and wellbeing across the project
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