Downer

Team Leader (Electrical Fitter)

Downer  •  New Plymouth, NZ (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Team Leader to join our Taranaki team.

In this role, you’ll lead a crew delivering construction, maintenance, and fault response activities across our network. You’ll be responsible for ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard, while supporting and developing your team to deliver great outcomes for our customers and community.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll balance technical delivery, crew leadership, planning, and stakeholder engagement.

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
You’ll bring a combination of technical expertise and people leadership, along with:

  • Relevant EWRB registration and current practising licence
  • NZQA Level 4 qualification (or equivalent)
  • Current Class 1 driver licence
  • Strong knowledge of SMEI and safe electrical work practices
  • Proven ability to plan, organise and deliver work programmes efficiently
  • Sound communication skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders
  • A commitment to Zero Harm and safe work practices


Desirable:

  • Previous team leadership experience
  • Glove & Barrier certification
  • Heavy Trade licence


Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Downer is a leading provider of integrated services. Our Energy & Utilities business delivers resilient critical infrastructure across Aotearoa, supporting our communities to thrive.

We are committed to creating a high-performing, inclusive culture where our people are supported to succeed and grow.

Nga painga | What we offer

  • Competitive remuneration and benefits
  • A supportive team environment with strong leadership backing
  • Opportunities for development and career progression
  • A focus on safety, wellbeing, and Zero Harm


Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
If you're ready to take the next step in your leadership career and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Downer

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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