Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Transport and Infrastructure business as a Cyclic Patrolperson based in the Mokau/Taumarunui area.
In this role, you will be responsible for undertaking programmed road inspections, carrying out routine maintenance activities, and responding to emergency events to help keep the roading network safe and accessible for the public. You'll work across a variety of maintenance tasks including pavement repairs, drainage maintenance, vegetation control, and clearing road obstructions while ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
This is a varied and hands-on role requiring someone who can work independently, make sound decisions in the field, and respond effectively to changing operational requirements, including participation in an after-hours callout roster.
Ngā pūkenga matua | Important Skills
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
• Current Class 2 Driver Licence
• Experience in road maintenance, civil construction, or a similar outdoor operational environment is highly regarded
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental practices
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in the field
• Good communication and reporting skills
• Willingness to participate in an after-hours callout roster
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 you the opportunity to join a supportive team culture and be part of delivering essential infrastructure services to local communities.
We also offer:
• Guaranteed minimum 40 hours per week, permanent opportunity
• Access to training, development and career progression opportunities
• Discounts for healthcare, retail, and banking
• A workplace that values safety, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion
• Free access to Marram health care benefits and employee assistance programmes
Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now and submit your application online.
The reference number for this role is 734588
For any questions related to this position, please contact HighVolumeRecruitment@downer.co.nz
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: The successful candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, medical assessment, and reference checks.
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.
