Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here
At Downer, we build long-term careers. With ongoing drainage and civil projects across Central Otago and Queenstown, this is your opportunity to take ownership of projects while enjoying a great lifestyle.
We offer:
Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
We’re looking for a Qualified Drainlayer / Foreman to lead crews and deliver drainage projects safely, on time, and to a high standard.
You’ll be responsible for:
Ngā pūkenga matua | What you’ll bring
Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here!
Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
If this sounds like you, hit Apply Now and get your application in.
For more info: Highvolumerecruitment@downer.co.nz
All successful applicants will need to complete pre-employment checks including drug testing, medical, and Ministry of Justice 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.