Why you will enjoy working here | Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei

Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:

• Rewarding remuneration including company vehicle and tools of trade
• Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes 
• All the tools of trade you need to do your job
• Progression and development programs on offer including our inspiring leader’s programme for top performers
   

Have a look at our other great benefits here!

 

The Opportunity |Te kōwhiringa

We are proud to be supporting the Northland region with Roading and Construction work on a range of projects maintaining and extending roads, structures and pathways across the network.  We require a reliable and motivated Supervisor to help us lead the delivery of these assignments & our crew based from our Northland Depots.

Be responsible for the management and supervision of crew carrying out construction works. You’ll be involved in the planning, organising, directing and controlling of activities and operations. Overall you’ll ensure optimisation of resource use, track and drive target and contract delivery to meet high standards, keeping our customers (and Management) happy.   

Important Skills | Nga pūkenga matua 
With a steady track record of supervising paving teams laying a range of bituminous materials on roads and surfaces, you will hold:

• Experience & knowledge of the construction and compaction of road pavements;
• Experience & knowledge of the construction of Drainage and Stormwater systems.
• Experience & knowledge of the construction of Structure systems.
• Knowledge of construction plant & equipment operation;
• The ability to undertake site measurement and accurately order materials with minimal wastage;
• Clear demonstration of leadership behaviours that empower others;
• A proven track record in developing a culture that supports zero harm management, encouraging and rewarding excellence;
• The ability to deal with unexpected events/make decisions and provide direction to work teams;
• Provide solutions to unexpected events promote a “continual improvement” philosophy;
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

 

Our Organisation | Ko wai mātou

Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here!

 

How to apply | Me pēhea ki te tono

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 728361.

 

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.

 

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities. 
Downer’s Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers’ challenges, and for our communities.