Join Downer and help build, maintain, and strengthen critical infrastructure across the Otago region.
We have an exciting opportunity for experienced Carpenters / Civil Construction Workers to join our Dunedin-based Construction team. Working across a variety of bridge, concrete, asphalt, and civil construction projects, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality infrastructure that supports local communities.
This is a hands-on role where you'll be involved in a range of activities including bridge construction and maintenance, formwork installation, concrete placement, structural repairs, carpentry work, and hand laying asphalt as part of pavement construction and maintenance projects. You'll work alongside a skilled and supportive team committed to delivering safe, high-quality outcomes across a diverse project portfolio.
Key duties include:
Whether you're an experienced carpenter looking to expand into civil construction, or you already have experience working on bridges, concrete structures, and asphalt projects, this is an opportunity to join a respected team delivering meaningful projects throughout Otago.
To be successful in this role, you'll bring:
Don't tick every box? We'd still love to hear from you. If you have a strong construction or carpentry background, a commitment to safety, and a willingness to learn, we'll support your ongoing development and training.
Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here
At Downer, we are committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:
If you're a skilled carpenter, bridge worker, asphalt worker, or construction professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
Click Apply Now and submit your application today.
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.
Please note: Successful applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment medical assessment, drug and alcohol testing, and reference checks prior to commencing employment.
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.
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.
