Job Description

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

Downer remains at the forefront of our industry by employing the best people and having the courage to challenge the status quo. We are building a crew in Nelson and this is your chance to join - where we take pride in taking on projects, big and small and delivering them to world-class standards.

All positions are Full-Time, Permanent opportunities, with 40 hours guaranteed each week. Our crew roles are aligned to the South Island AWUNZ union agreement where overtime, allowances and other penal rates are on offer.

Vacancies:

• General Construction Labourers – Hands-on labouring support for all maintenance activities. Class 1 license preferred. Physical work experience in a civil construction environment is beneficial.

• Operator/Drivers – Operate heavy machinery to perform road maintenance activities, help with hands on duties when required. Class 4/5 license required for drivers & WTR required for operators

• Drain Layer – Working across water, wastewater and storm-water projects. Full Class 1-2 License and 3 waters knowledge is essential

• Civil Carpenter–Working across a variety of projects including, retaining walls, boardwalks, form-work, boxing and general timber structural works. Full Class 1 License required

• Civil Construction Foreperson – Supervise and coordinate daily activities on-site, including managing personnel and equipment. Class 2 License with WTR preferred

We are after skilled and experienced team members but will consider those who want to build a career with Downer in the roading industry. If you can bring the following, we want to hear from you! Ideal applicants will bring:

• A keen interest in developing your skill set and training to execute road maintenance and construction works.

• Relevant licenses

• Positive, can-do attitude essential

• A focus on collaborative teamwork and project delivery

• Full commitment to a Zero-harm work environment

• The flexibility to undertake occasional travel
  

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:

• Rewarding pay plus penal rates

• Health care and Wellbeing benefits

• Deals & Discounts from local and national retailers

• Whanau Scholarships

• Development programmes and ongoing career opportunities across NZ & Australia

• $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site: https://downergroup.co.nz/life-at-downer/

Me pēhea 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 730658

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.