Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
We’re looking for a Grade 1 or Apprentice Water Serviceperson to join our team supporting the operation and maintenance of water networks and pump stations.
In this hands-on role, you’ll assist experienced crews with routine and reactive maintenance across the network, including responding to faults, supporting repairs and completing reinstatement works. You’ll help maintain water infrastructure to a high standard while learning industry skills and gaining practical experience in the field.
You’ll also support incident response when required and take part in standby and call-out rosters. This is a great opportunity to build a career in essential services while working with a supportive and safety-focused team.
Mōu koe | About You
You will bring:
• Interest in water infrastructure, civil works or utilities
• Some experience in infrastructure or civil works (or a strong willingness to learn)
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Problem-solving ability and a proactive attitude
• Ability to complete field documentation and use mobile devices
• Experience dealing with customers or the public
• Full Class 1 driver licence (Class 2 and RTW an advantage)
You’re motivated, reliable and keen to learn while building a long-term career in the water industry.
Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.
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.
Me pēhea ki te tono | How to Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please submit your application online via the advertisement – email applications will not be accepted.
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.
