Project Administrator - Auckland Domestic Jet Terminal

About the ProjectMcConnell Dowell is proud to be working on the Auckland Airport Domestic Jet Terminal project – a significant development supporting New Zealand's aviation future.

This project brings exciting opportunities to be part of a complex, fast-paced environment delivering infrastructure that connects people and communities.

About the roleWe are seeking an experienced Project Administrator to join our project team at Auckland Airport.

In this role, you will provide administrative support across the project, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and assisting the team in meeting project targets.

From managing data entry and inductions to coordinating accommodation, travel, and site deliveries, you'll play a vital role in keeping the project running efficiently.

Responsibilities include : Provide full administrative support to the project team.

Manage induction and See Say Do data entry.

Coordinate accommodation, travel, hire cars, and logistics for staff.

Handle general office duties, including stationery, filing, and records management.

Manage deliveries, laydown areas, and container stock.

Support sustainability reporting and waste management activities.

Assist with ESCP control management.

Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, clients, and consultants as required.

Provide cover for engineers where practical.

About you : 3–5 years' experience in administration, preferably in the construction industry.

Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively.

High attention to detail and accurate data entry skills.

Experience with Excel (intermediate level) and business accounting systems.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

A motivated, flexible team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

Some reconciliation or commercial experience is an advantage.

About Us McConnell Dowell – Creative Construction Our purpose is Providing a Better Life.

We do that through delivering projects that connect, support and sustain communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward and grow our people.

From remote major resources and energy projects to city-shaping transport and water infrastructure, we have constructed thousands of high-quality, complex projects for our customers and communities over more than 60 years, in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia.

Why join us?

The work you'll do will have a tangible positive impact on people's lives, including yours.

The diversity of our projects, roles and locations means greater development opportunities.

We invest in our people to set and reach personal and professional goals and we have some of the best mentoring minds in the business to help you do that.

Because when you grow, we all grow.

McConnell Dowell actively seeks and celebrates diversity, inclusion, and individuality.

In a culture low on ego and high on support, we encourage everyone to make an impact.

We're big enough to take on community-shaping projects, but agile enough for you to have an influence on how we do things.

So, join us, be you, and help us create better together.

Apply now!

We are an equal opportunity employer.

People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities & cultures.

Please note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for New Zealand and / or Pacific Islands and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks.

This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.Don't tick all the boxes but you're still excited about this opportunity?

We're dedicated to building a diverse workplace, so we also look at applicants with great transferable skills from similar industries.

If that's you, we encourage you to still apply as you may just be the right candidate for this role or one of our other opportunities.