Bid Writer - - 42563 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Higgins has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Bid Writer to join our Green Team, based in Hamilton.

In this role, you’ll play an integral part in collating, writing, and ultimately winning tenders for the Higgins Waikato team through high quality, customer focused submissions. You’ll work closely with bid managers, project teams, and subject matter experts to translate technical and commercial information into compelling proposals.

You’ll also support the wider business with pre qualifications, commercial proposals, award submissions, business cases, and presentations, ensuring all documentation is accurate, compliant, and delivered on time.

What you’ll bring to the role:

Previous experience in business writing and/or bid writing, ideally within roading / construction industry
Proven ability to plan, produce, and deliver compliant proposal documents
Strong writing skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively to a business and engineering audience
High attention to detail, while maintaining a strong “big picture” view
Understanding of basic graphic design principles and the ability to collaborate effectively with designers
Strong relationship building skills, with the ability to coordinate inputs and track deliverables
Ability to work under pressure and meet demanding deadlines, supported by strong time management and prioritisation skills

Come join the Green Team:

At Higgins, our people are at the heart of what we do. In return for your skills, we offer:

A competitive salary package
In house technical training and leadership development programmes
Access to educational funds for you and your children
Funding for school holiday programmes and tutoring
Discounts with Southern Cross, ANZ, Z Energy, PlaceMakers, Mico, and Samsung
A market leading parental leave policy
Fletcher Building share scheme options

Higgins is a leading construction and infrastructure company, proudly building and maintaining roads, bridges, and civil projects that connect communities across New Zealand. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and sustainability, we deliver projects that make a real difference. At Higgins, you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and career growth – because we believe our people are the foundation of our success.

We're with you on the road ahead - Ko tatou kei a koe i te huarahi kei mua

We are actively looking to fill this role and encourage your early application. Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the advertised closing date.

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.