Energy Planner

The opportunity

Join Downer’s Energy and Utilities team as an Energy Planner and contribute to the delivery of important infrastructure work across New Zealand. In this position, you will coordinate planning and scheduling activities across several projects, helping ensure the work is completed safely, efficiently, and within the required timelines.

You will work alongside Project Managers, Supervisors, and other key stakeholders to maintain accurate schedules, handle updates to outage and work plans, and identify risks and process improvements before they affect delivery. The role is fast-moving and requires someone who can make the best use of resources while supporting strong planning outcomes that help projects succeed.

What we're looking for

You should be a well-organised and analytical professional who can manage shifting priorities in a dynamic environment with confidence.

• Background in project planning or scheduling, preferably in utilities, construction, or infrastructure
• Ability to use MS Project or similar scheduling software effectively
• Strong Excel capability, including analysing data and turning it into useful insights
• Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders across different projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence others and build productive relationships
• High attention to detail and the ability to juggle several workstreams at once
• An electrical qualification, or work toward one, is an advantage

What we offer

• A collaborative, high-performing team environment
• Flexible working arrangements
• Stable long-term work within an essential services sector
• Opportunities to grow your career and develop professionally
• Involvement in complex and meaningful projects
• A strong focus on safety, wellbeing, and inclusion

About Energy and Utilities

Energy and Utilities plays a key role in powering and connecting communities. The team designs, builds, and maintains critical infrastructure that supports reliable and sustainable energy solutions for customers.

About Downer

Downer places its people at the centre of its business and is focused on building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and supported to succeed.

Additional information

This role is based in Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand and is a full-time onsite position. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Māori, Pasifika people, and other underrepresented groups.

Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any such resumes sent to Downer employees or hiring managers will be treated as the property of Downer, and no fee will be payable.