Title:  Contract Administrator - Queenstown

The Opportunity

Veolia Australia & New Zealand is the only global company to provide a full range of environmental services in the fields of water, waste management and energy solutions. With the global expertise gained from serving the environment for more than 150 years, 

We have an opportunity for a Contract Administrator to join our Queenstown team. This is a busy position filled with variety and a great team to work with.. This position provides administrative support to Operations Supervisors and liaises with the Technical Officer and others.
 

What's on offer

• A great team-working environment
• Employee assistance programs (EAP) through assure which covers mental health, nutrition, financial, legal, coaching and career transition support
• Competitive salary 
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Stable employment with a reputable organisation
• Meaningful work that contributes to the well-being of our community

What you'll be responsible for

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Update work orders with relevant job related information and track to ensure timely updates.
• Monitor time sheets for inconsistencies
• Monitor key performance indicators that ensure compliance with contractual obligations
• Ensure all data is entered for work orders as required for monthly claim and prepare reports and presentations for client meetings 
• Contribute to achieve all treatment and reticulation related performance targets.
• Coordinate and provide contractual reporting to the client and contact Manager.
• Build and maintain contractor and client relationships.
• Implement the requirements of the Drinking Water Standards for New Zealand 2005 or any subsequent amendments.
• Conduct investigations relating to asset management and preparation of client briefs.
• Contribute to the management of Health and Safety, Quality Assurance and Environmental Management Systems.
• Comply with the requirements of the company business management system and the Quality policy for drinking water and waste water.
• To undertake such general duties as required for the effective provision of services to the client.

What you'll need to be successful

Qualifications:

• Degree in business or relatable field.

Experience:

• Understanding of water and wastewater operations, maintenance activities and criticality of operations requirements.
• Relevant administrative experience
• Experience using ERP applications preferred and proficient in Google platform office applications. 
• Ability to communicate effectively and transcribe to a written narrative of events
• Understanding of business and contract models.
• Exposure to the water and/or process industry and basic understanding of various water treatment technologies and processes.

Personal Attributes:

• Ability to assess and assimilate a wide range of information and consolidate a position or assessment effectively.
• Persistence and confidence in own judgement and capability.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing circumstances, strong analytical skills and focus on quality of work.
• A self starter with an ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and a high degree of personal integrity.
• Results focussed team player.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking abilities, and sound analytical and problem solving skills.
• A confident and effective communicator with the ability to build strong relationships and interact at all levels of organisations (including corporate and large public sector organisations).
• Ability to multi-task and manage time and priorities effectively.

Other relevant skills or information:

• Basic understanding of SCADA systems.
• A current valid driver’s licence.
• An ability and willingness to work out of hours when required.
• An understanding of ISO 9002, ISO 14001 and Health and Safety legislation.
   

A Veolia Career

At Veolia Australia and New Zealand, you’ll join a team of over 6000 passionate innovators... and good humans. Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet. 

We value diversity, equality and inclusion, and we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

If you have strong administration experience and are keen to contribute to Veolia’s ecological transformation, then hit the apply button now!

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To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.