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:
Progression and development programmes to support personal and professional growth
Fully subsidised membership to Marram Healthcare, helping with health costs for you and your whanau.
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) which cover mental health, nutrition, financial, legal, coaching and support.
Access to Perks@Downer, which offers discounts and savings on various products, including retail items, travel deals, and entertainment options
Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrician to join our team based in beautiful Tauranga. If you have experience in domestic or commercial settings and are looking to expand your skills in industrial environments, we are here to support you. You will gain exposure to control systems, variable speed drives (VSDs), and instrumentation. Our experienced team will assist you in getting up to speed.
ABOUT THE ROLE
You will report to the Electrical Leading Hand and handle assigned electrical tasks. As part of a team that includes Electricians, Apprentice Electricians, and other staff, you will perform various electrical repairs and maintenance on the 3 Waters assets, based on contract requirements. This work includes projects, planned tasks, and reactive maintenance.
You’ll be responsible for:
You will be required to travel as needed and will be provided with a tool of trade.
Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
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 an opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application!
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 before starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.
The Downer Energy & Utilities Recruitment office will be closed from Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and will reopen on Thursday, January 8, 2026. If you apply during this time, please note we will review your details and update you on our return. Wishing you a safe and festive holiday season!
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.
