Scheduler – Distribution

Full Time: Eastern (Paeroa, Matamata or Tauranga) Central Power-Co Tier 1 Contract
Reporting to: Regional Manager

The Opportunity

Join Downer Energy NZ’s high-performing project delivery team as a Scheduler, where you’ll play a pivotal role in optimising resource allocation and coordinating planned and unplanned works across essential infrastructure projects. This full-time, site-based position supports the North West and East-Central networks, ensuring efficient delivery for one of New Zealand’s key energy clients . You'll work closely with Regional Managers, Supervisors, and Project Managers to ensure schedules are achievable, well-communicated, and adapted in real-time to meet operational and client demands.

This role is vital to minimising downtime, reducing project costs, and enabling the delivery of reliable power to communities.

What You’ll Do

Develop and manage schedules that balance workforce, plant, subcontractor, and outage availability. Coordinate and lead internal planning meetings and contribute to client-facing scheduling sessions. Track and adapt schedules based on leave, training, weather, or outage changes. Upload, update, and communicate job plans and documentation with internal and external stakeholders. Monitor job performance, support project teams, and report on utilisation and schedule variances.

What We Offer

Competitive remuneration with ongoing career development opportunities. Access to Perks@Downer (discounts on travel, wellbeing, and financial services). Leadership & development programs including THRIVE and EmpowHER. Strong internal mobility with succession planning and redeployment support. Work within a Tier 1 ASX-listed company with unmatched in-house capabilities. Collaborative and safety-first team culture where your input makes a difference.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Scheduler who thrives in a dynamic utility or construction environment. You will bring:

Proven experience in scheduling/planning, ideally in utilities or infrastructure. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Proficiency with MS Office (especially Excel); experience with Helios is a plus. A sharp eye for detail, the ability to adapt quickly to change, and a drive for process improvement. A team mindset and strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

About Energy & Utilities

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors.

Downer Group is an inclusive employer that recognises the value of diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

How to Apply

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Megan Duncan| Talent Acquisition Business Partner | Megan.Duncan@downergroup.com