National Renewal Manager
Posted on May 8, 2026 by Downer Group
- Christchurch, New Zealand
- N/A
- Full Time
We have an exciting opportunity for a National Renewal Manager to join our Department of Corrections and Ministry of Justice team, taking a pivotal role within our high-performing operations division. Reporting to the Asset Manager, you will drive operational excellence and lead the delivery of high-quality, reliable outcomes that support the seamless delivery of our essential national services.
Te Kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
Downer holds long-term Asset Management and Facilities Management (AM/FM) contracts with the Agencies - Department of Corrections (DOC) and the Ministry of Justice (MOJ). These contracts support nationally critical justice and custodial infrastructure and are delivered within formal public-sector investment, assurance, and governance frameworks.
We’re seeking an experienced and commercially astute National Renewal Manager to provide national technical leadership across critical justice and custodial infrastructure portfolios. This senior specialist role plays a key part in shaping and assuring asset renewal and capital investment programmes, translating complex operational, compliance, and strategic needs into investment-ready initiatives. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, you’ll work closely with public-sector clients and internal stakeholders to ensure renewals deliver resilient, compliant outcomes and long-term asset sustainability.
What You’ll Do
- Provide national technical leadership across building services and asset renewal disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, fire, hydraulic, and building fabric.
- Translate operational, compliance, and strategic asset needs into clearly defined, investment-ready project scopes and business cases.
- Lead technical investigations, asset condition and risk assessments to inform renewal prioritisation and solution selection.
- Develop technical briefs, options analyses, feasibility assessments, and cost estimates aligned to public-sector investment frameworks.
- Manage the national renewal pipeline, ensuring projects are prioritised, risk-assessed, and ready for procurement approval.
- Contribute technical expertise to procurement strategies, tender documentation, evaluations, and value-for-money assessments.
- Engage confidently with a wide range of stakeholders, including clients, site leadership, consultants, contractors, and governance forums.
- Provide assurance-grade reporting on programme progress, risks, and achievement of agreed investment outcomes.
- Ensure all renewal initiatives meet statutory compliance, quality, safety, security, and risk management requirements.
This is a fantastic role that will suit someone who is outcome-focused, enjoys a challenge, and is able to take initiative whilst building great relationships with our team and client.
Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
- Experience in Corrections, Justice, project delivery, or property and facilities management considered highly beneficial, alongside a commitment to living the Downer values.
- Proven ability to build strong, effective relationships across all levels of the organisation and with key clients.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to influence outcomes and drive initiatives forward.
- Demonstrated capability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to identify, research, and develop improvement initiatives.
- Well-developed analytical, communication, and computer skills, with experience using asset management systems advantageous.
More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.
Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.
Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here
We’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:
- Training and development to support and diversify your career.
- With 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career.
- Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.
- Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.
You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.
We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.
We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.
If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.
Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
Click "APPLY" and please include your CV and copies of relevant licenses/qualification. The reference number for this role is 732241.
Click "APPLY" and please include your CV and copies of relevant licenses/qualification. The reference number for this role is 732241.
We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.
Advertised until:
June 7, 2026
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