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:
Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
This is a rare opportunity to lead and grow a critical surfacing business across the East Coast, one of New Zealand’s most diverse and high-profile regional networks.
As the Surfacing Manager, you’ll have mandate to shape how surfacing is delivered across Hawke’s Bay, Gisborne and Tararua, overseeing chipseal, asphalt and minor surfacing projects while driving commercial performance, building client relationships and developing a high performing team. With a strong delivery team in place, there is a huge opportunity to grow and shape the surfacing business.
We’re looking for someone who can bring strong operational leadership, commercial thinking and a genuine passion for developing people. You’ll be equally comfortable leading project delivery on the ground as you are identifying new opportunities, strengthening client partnerships and helping grow the region’s surfacing portfolio.
This is a role with real influence. You’ll have the autonomy to make decisions, the backing of an experienced leadership team, and the opportunity to shape the future direction of the East Coast surfacing business.
Why the East Coast?
Not many leadership opportunities come with a lifestyle like this.
Based in Hawke’s Bay, you’ll enjoy one of New Zealand’s sunniest regions, renowned for its beaches, wineries, cycling trails and relaxed pace of life. Whether you’re looking to shorten the commute, spend more time outdoors or raise a family in a vibrant regional community. Hawke’s Bay offers the perfect balance between career growth and quality of life.
This role sits at the centre of how we deliver safe, reliable and efficient transport outcomes for our communities. From planned maintenance and renewals through to growth opportunities, you’ll play a key role in keeping the East Coast connected.
Key Responsibilities:
Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
You’ll be an experienced surfacing leader who brings together strong operational know-how, commercial discipline and the ability to inspire high-performing teams. This is a role for someone who enjoys taking ownership, solving complex delivery challenges, building trusted client relationships and leading work that makes a visible difference to the communities we serve.
You’ll bring:
What makes this role different:
Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
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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 736174
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.
