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Transportation Jobs in Queenstown, New Zealand (Now Hiring) — 8 open

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Driver Operator

Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand · On-site

Mid level

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer: Free…

Skills: Plant Operation, Equipment Maintenance, NZ Class 4 Licence, NZ Class 5 Licence, Civil Construction

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Project Engineer

Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand · On-site

Mid level

Kā Huanui a Tāhuna is an alliance established in November 2020 between Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC), Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, and four leading design and construction partners — Beca, WSP, Downer New …

Skills: Civil Engineering, Project Engineering, Construction Management, Technical Drawing Review, Budget Management

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Customer Service & Operations Consultant (Part-Time, Fixed-Term)

Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand · On-site

Entry level$3.1B raised

Best of both worlds where you are not just sitting behind a desk all day! Based at Apex Car Rentals in Queenstown, we have a part-time position available working 32-hours per week on a fixed term basis until 4 April 2027…

Skills: Customer Service, Vehicle Inspection, Sales, Booking Management, Driving

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Site Engineer - Civil, Kā Huanui a Tāhuna

Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand · On-site

Mid level$382K raised

Join us on Kā Huanui a Tāhuna in Queenstown as a Site Engineer – Civil and be part of one of the biggest infrastructure projects in the South Island. This is a standout opportunity to build your career on a major project…

Skills: Civil Engineering, Site Engineering, Quality Assurance, Project Planning, Construction Coordination

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Rental Sales Agent

Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand · On-site

Entry level$932M raised

Job Description Are you passionate about sales? Do you have excellent customer service skills? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? If so, Europcar has an exciting opportunity for you! We are currently seeki…

Skills: Sales, Customer Service, Upselling, Vehicle Inspection, Interpersonal Communication

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Car Return Agent

Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand · On-site

Entry level$932M raised

Job Description Are you passionate about sales? Do you have excellent customer service skills? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? If so, Europcar has an exciting opportunity for you! We are currently seeki…

Skills: Sales, Customer Service, Upselling, Vehicle Inspection, Communication

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Mechanic

Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand · On-site

$33/hr–$35/hr

Mid level

Love working with vehicles, solving problems and taking pride in quality workmanship? Join thl at RV Super Centre Queenstown as a Mechanic and help keep our RVs and motorhomes road-ready for customers exploring New Zeala…

Skills: Vehicle Diagnosis, Mechanical Repair, Electrical Repair, Preventative Maintenance, Workshop Systems

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Civil Excavator Operator – 3 Waters

Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand · On-site

Mid level

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced 3 Waters Excavator Operator to join our Queenstown-based team delivering essential water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects. This is a hands-…

Skills: Excavator Operation, 3 Waters Infrastructure, Trench Safety, Underground Services Management, Lifting And Slinging

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Driver Operator

Downer

Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • Free Access To Marram Health Care Benefits, Discounted Holiday Homes, Ongoing Training And Development, Career Progression, Insurance Discounts, Retail Store Discounts
  • Posted 3d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Safely operate, service, and maintain plant and equipment across the Queenstown alpine road network. Support routine maintenance, urgent repairs, and emergency winter responses to ensure road safety.

Requirements

Must possess a full NZ Class 4 or 5 licence and have experience transporting and operating machinery. A strong focus on safety, a can-do attitude, and the ability to pass a pre-employment drug and medical test are required.

Full job description

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

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

  • Free access to Marram health care benefits + discounted holiday homes 
  • Ongoing training, development and real career progression
  • Discounts for insurance, retail stores, gym memberships and more! 
  • $500 referral bonus for bringing your mates onboard
  • Full PPE provided
    • Full NZ Class 4 or 5 licence
    • Experience transporting and operating machinery
    • Strong focus on safety and quality
    • Ability to work independently and in a team
    • Civil construction experience (preferred)
    • A hands-on, can-do attitude and flexibility for shift work

 

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

Join our Queenstown team and work across one of New Zealand’s most stunning alpine networks.

As a Driver/Operator, you’ll be responsible for safely operating, servicing and maintaining plant and equipment while supporting maintenance and urgent repair work across the network. From routine works to winter and emergency response, your role will help keep the region’s roads safe and operational year-round.

This is a permanent, full-time role, Monday–Friday, with occasional weekend work, winter rosters and on-call requirements.

 

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

Along with a positive attitude and your commitment to safe worksite practises, you will have a proven ability to ensure proper care, maintenance and operation of appropriate plant and equipment. You will also have:

 

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply 

Ready to get stuck in? Click Apply Now and join a team that takes pride in delivering great work every day.
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.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone. 


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.

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Enabling communities to thrive

Industry
Civil Engineering
Company size
10,001+ employees
Founded
1933
Headquarters
North Ryde, NSW
LinkedIn followers
375,468

Enabling communities to thrive. It’s what we’ve done for more than 150 years. Solving problems. Making the extraordinary run smoothly every day. We’re keeping the lights on and the water flowing. Running the hospitals that take care of us. Delivering the transport that takes us from A to B. Maintaining communication networks that keep people connected. Helping our Government and Defence customers keep them protected. Delivering train fleets. Building bridges, roads and streets. Now we’re building momentum too. Moving forward even faster. Across Australia and New Zealand, we’re transforming the way we work. Unlocking our potential to lead by example. Using our passion and expertise to deliver complex projects and turn fresh ideas into solutions that make society a better place. Creating opportunities for our people, growth and value for our shareholders, and world-class solutions for our customers. Imagining. Innovating. Engineering. Enabling.

Offices: Triniti Business Campus, 39 Delhi Road, North Ryde, NSW 2113, AU · 130 Kerrs Rd, Wiri, Auckland, NZ · 130 Stirling St, Perth, WA 6000, AU · 567 Collins Street, Level 10, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, AU · 9 Modal Crescent, Canning Vale, WA 6155, AU

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Frequently asked questions

How many Transportation jobs are open in Queenstown, New Zealand right now?

There are currently 8 open transportation positions in Queenstown, New Zealand listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.

Which companies are hiring for Transportation roles in Queenstown, New Zealand?

Companies currently hiring include Downer, Europcar, Avis Budget Group, CanaDream, Fulton Hogan, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.

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