Operations & Planning Coordinator

Tō kamupene hou | Your new company

This well-established Canterbury-based organisation is a specialist contractor delivering innovative and high-quality solutions across a range of infrastructure and construction projects. With a strong focus on safety, operational excellence, and customer service, they play a key role in supporting project delivery across the region while maintaining long-term relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Tō tūranga hou | Your new role

As the Operations & Planning Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient planning, scheduling, and coordination of operational resources across the business. Working closely with operational leaders, field teams, subcontractors, and clients, you will coordinate labour, plant, and equipment allocation, maintain work schedules, assist with workload forecasting, and support the smooth delivery of projects and day-to-day operations.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating daily and weekly work schedules to ensure resources are allocated effectively.
• Managing labour, plant, equipment, and subcontractor scheduling across multiple projects.
• Liaising with clients, suppliers, field staff, and internal stakeholders to support operational delivery.
• Monitoring job progress and adjusting schedules to accommodate changing priorities and project requirements.
• Assisting with workforce planning, forecasting, and resource utilisation.
• Maintaining accurate operational records, documentation, and planning systems.
• Supporting Health & Safety processes, compliance requirements, and reporting activities.
• Preparing operational reports and providing administrative support to the wider team.
• Managing incoming enquiries and ensuring prompt communication between operational teams and customers.

Ngā uara me ngā pūkenga e angitu ai koe | What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will bring previous experience in operations coordination, planning, dispatch, logistics, scheduling, construction administration, or a similar environment. You will be highly organised, possess excellent communication skills, and be confident coordinating multiple stakeholders and priorities. Experience within construction, infrastructure, transport, contracting, or related industries will be highly regarded. Strong Microsoft Office skills are essential, while experience with scheduling or resource management systems will be advantageous. A proactive approach, attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and commitment to health and safety will set you up for success. A full New Zealand Driver Licence is required.

Ngā hua ka whiwhi i a koe | What you'll get in return

In return, you will join a supportive and collaborative team environment where your contribution will have a direct impact on operational performance. You'll enjoy a varied and rewarding role with opportunities to develop your skills, work alongside experienced industry professionals, and contribute to the ongoing success of a growing organisation. A competitive salary package and long-term career opportunities are on offer for the right candidate.

Me aha koe ināianei | What you need to do now

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