Downer

General Worker

Downer  •  Whanganui, NZ / Dannevirke, NZ (Onsite)  •  28 days ago
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Job Description

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:

  • Time and a half after 45 hours each week
  • Guaranteed 40-hour weeks with overtime available in summer
  • Free Marram health care benefits + discounted holiday homes
  • All PPE and safety gear provided
  • $500 referral bonus for bringing a mate on board
  • Strong focus on training, development, and internal progression
  • Discounts with Samsung, PB Tech, gyms, and more
  • Free monthly perks with Z Energy

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:

  • Assisting with safe site setup and traffic management
  • Manual tasks such as digging, vegetation control, painting, and water blasting
  • Supporting machine operators and crews on civil works
  • Helping ensure materials and equipment are used efficiently on site

You’ll be part of a team delivering essential infrastructure that keeps communities moving.

Nga pūkenga matua | What you’ll bring

  • Class 1 Full Licence + WTR endorsement (desirable)
  • Physically fit and ready for hands-on work
  • Team player with a strong work ethic and positive attitude
  • Able to work away from home and flexible with shifts/call-outs
  • Willingness to learn and develop in the civil industry

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.

Downer

About Downer

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.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
North Ryde, AU
Year Founded
1933
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