Downer

Network Inspector

Downer  •  New Zealand (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Network Inspector to join our Taupō-based team. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our road network is safe, compliant, and performing at its best.

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:

  • Rewarding salary
  • Z Energy fuel discount and monthly freebies
  • Free Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
  • An inclusive and respectable place to work
  • $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer

  • Progression and development programmes to support personal and professional growth


Have a look at our other great benefits here!

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
As a Network Inspector, you’ll be responsible for delivering an effective network inspection programme across the transport network. You’ll identify defects, recommend treatment solutions, and ensure all work aligns with contract requirements and performance targets.

You’ll work closely with operational teams, supporting planning and execution of maintenance works, while ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency are always top of mind.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct regular inspections of carriageway and corridor assets
  • Identify, prioritise, and monitor defects across the network
  • Recommend repair solutions and timeframes
  • Record and manage defects using AWM Contractor Software
  • Liaise with internal teams to plan and complete maintenance works
  • Monitor performance and ensure contract compliance
  • Identify risks and implement corrective actions
  • Undertake night inspections on higher classification roads
  • Support emergency response during extreme weather events
  • Maintain accurate asset data in line with NZTA standards

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

You’ll bring a combination of technical knowledge, strong planning skills, and a proactive mindset. You’re comfortable working independently in the field and confident collaborating with teams to deliver results.

  • Proven experience in network inspection, fault identification, or roading/civil maintenance
  • Strong problem-solving ability and commitment to continuous improvement
  • Organised and methodical approach to work
  • Confidence using digital tools, including tablets and asset management systems (AWM preferred)
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills
  • A positive, safety-focused attitude

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
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 the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 733067.

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.

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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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