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:
The Downer South division is highly respected and has a great track record for delivering a high standard of work across the country. We are looking for a General Hand to provide support within the Whanganui region.
As a General Hand you will be involved in varied projects assisting with network maintenance tasks, operating of machinery, and preparing worksites. This role will present an opportunity for experienced people interested in continuing their civil infrastructure and roading journey.
You will be involved in the undertaking of day-to-day routine duties involving some manual handling tasks along with some general operation of light machinery as well.
You will be a physically fit and motivated person and will bring with you:
Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here!
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 737922.
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.

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.