Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you’ll enjoy working here
Downer is committed to creating an environment where our people can succeed and grow. We offer:
Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
Downer’s South Division delivers high-quality civil infrastructure projects across New Zealand, and we’re looking for a General Hand to join our Dannevirke team.
This is a great entry point into civil construction, where you’ll support a range of roading and infrastructure works including site setup, machinery support, and general labouring.
Your work will include:
You’ll be part of a team delivering essential infrastructure that keeps communities moving.
Nga pūkenga matua | What you’ll bring
Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
If this sounds like you, click Apply Now Reference: 731145
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.