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 AndThe Means To Be Successful. We Offer
Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
Safety equipment and clothing provided as part of the role
Guaranteed 40 hours per week
Internal promotion encouraged, training and development on offer
Discounts for Samsung, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more!
A free pie and drink at Z station every month
Tekōwhiringa | The Opportunity
Our Roadmarking team are looking for an experienced Roadmarking Operator to join their team – and the successful candidate can be based in Christchurch, Nelson, or Blenheim. As a Roadmarking Operator you won’t just be painting lines; you’ll be enhancing the way our community navigates. From busy intersections to serene bike paths, your artistry will contribute to safer journeys for everyone.
You will provide operational delivery of road marking activities for the effective completion of quality maintenance remarking and new works contracts. The role will involve the use of an A and B type marking machines.
You will also -
Collaborate with a skilled team to execute projects efficiently and effectively.
Ensure all plant under your control is presented, maintained and operated in a professional, safe, efficient manner and complies with all safety, Quality Assurance and Environmental requirements.
Advise and assist with programming of plant repairs and maintenance.
Follow safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for you and your colleagues
Nga pūkengamatua | Important Skills
As a Roadmarking Operator, you will have a ‘can do’ attitude and a proactive outlook combined with an ability to work within a small team will see you right in this role.
You’ll Also Have
A Full Class 2 Drivers License
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and preferably Information Technology skills as well.
2+ years of Roadmarking experience as type A/B operator is desirable
Self-motivated, energetic, proactive and results-orientated with an ability to problem solve, plan, listen and make decisions.
Must be able to work under pressure, recognise and prioritise allocation of resources as work and clients require.
Level 1 STMS/CAT AB and Formal NZQA Roadmarking Operational Certification would be high desirable
Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
If this sounds like the 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 prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.
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.
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.