Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki knei | 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:
- Time and a half after 45 hours of work each week
- Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
- Safety equipment and clothing provided as part of the role
- $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
- Internal promotion encouraged, training and development on offer
- Discounts for Samsung, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more!
- Free monthly benefits in association with Z Energy
Te kwhiringa | The Opportunity
Downer NZ is a leading provider of integrated services. Our commitment to building long-term relationships and supporting our customers with high calibre services and solutions; the talents of our people; and consistent excellence in operational delivery sets us apart.
Our Wellington Planned Maintenance team are looking for a Foreperson, you’ll lead a team, organise, plan and direct operations to ensure that work is completed to a high standard. Working alongside the Supervisor, you’ll carry out toolbox meetings, run crew brief plans and work together to complete projects. You’ll also be involved in other duties and operating our modern machinery such as chip and truck runners, diggers, grader and so much more.
You will be a specialist tradesperson who can lead and motivate your crew to carry out construction and repairs within the Wellington space on a day-to-day basis. Duties within your team include:
- Planning tasks with the supervisor, and following up to ensure they are completed efficiently and to the required specification and standard
- Ensuring efficient use of materials, supplies, and equipment
- Providing and organizing on-the-job development/training for the team and supporting general career development
Nga pkenga matua | Important Skills
You will bring with you experience leading a crew. You’ll easily be able to deal with unexpected events and provide direction to your team.
- Class 2 Licence and WTR required
- Experience operating a digger is essential
- An organised and systemic approach to working environment
- Valuable communication skills, you’ll be able to easily chat with your crew and also engage with clients and senior managers
Ko wai mtou | Our Organisation
Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here!
Me phea ki te tono | How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is.
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.
📌 Foreperson
🏢 Downer Group
📍 Wellington Shire