Job Description

Why you will enjoy working here | Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei

Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:

• Rewarding remuneration including company vehicle and tools of trade
• Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
• All the tools of trade you need to do your job
• Progression and development programs on offer including our inspiring leader’s programme for top performers
  

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The Opportunity |Te kōwhiringa

We are proud to be supporting the Taranaki region with the maintenance of the IDC.

You will work collaboratively across teams and with NZTA to deliver a safe, reliable, and efficient state highway network that meets community needs and provides long-term value.

You will be responsible for the end-to-end management of renewals, including:

• Pavement renewals
• Structures maintenance and upgrades
• Surfacing programmes
• Major drainage works

• Associated infrastructure projects

A key aspect of the role is overseeing the Renewals Forward Works Programme, ensuring it is effectively planned, prioritised, and delivered in alignment with contract expectations and long-term network outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Renewals Team, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture
• Drive successful delivery of the Renewals Forward Works Programme
• Partner closely with the Maintenance Manager, Quality Engineer, and IDC Contract Manager
• Champion and embed the Integrated Delivery Model (IDM) and associated ways of working
• Ensure delivery meets contract performance and sustainability targets
• Protect commercial outcomes by managing contractual matters professionally and effectively
• Build strong, trusted relationships with key stakeholders, including NZTA
• Support staff development and contribute to a positive organisational culture
• Make sound, ethical decisions that are in the best interest of the asset and wider network

Important Skills | Nga pūkenga matua
You are a strategic and commercially astute leader with:

• Proven experience in infrastructure renewals or asset management
• Strong understanding of roading, pavement, or civil construction delivery
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and deliver complex programmes
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a commitment to safety and quality

Our Organisation | Ko wai mātou

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How to apply | Me pēhea ki te tono

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 732507.

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.