About Us
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.

About the Team
Downer’s Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers’ challenges, and for our communities.

Job Description
Why you will enjoy working here | Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei

Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:

Rewarding pay plus penal rates
Health care and Wellbeing benefits
Flexible working
Deals & Discounts from local and national retailers
Whānau Scholarships
Development programmes and ongoing career opportunities across NZ & Australia

Have a look at our other great benefits here!

The Opportunity |Te kōwhiringa

We are looking for a Network Inspector to act as the ‘eyes and ears’ of the network. You’ll be responsible for the coordination of an effective and efficient network inspection regime of new assets, undertaking routine inspections to identify and record defects whilst monitoring maintenance works and cyclic patrol teams.

Road inspections, recording fault defects and proposing suitable solutions
Identification of risks and corrective actions where required
Assist in the development of maintenance programmes and provide support to our maintenance team
Direct cyclic crews to ensure works are completed efficiently and audit completed work with a focus on quality and safety
Ensure project operations achieve a superior level of safety performance
Provide support to the Contract Engineers and Network Custodian
Respond to customer queries and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders

This is a full time, permanent opportunity based from our Taupō depot however due to the size of our network, we are open to applicants who are based anywhere between Tīrau and Tūrangi.

Important Skills | Nga pūkenga matua
Along with your organised and systematic approach, you’ll have a proven track record in network inspection, fault identification and treatment selection, preferably within the maintenance roading industry. You will have the confidence to drive projects, manage relationships and activity to achieve targets.
We’d also value:

A tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, or equivalent (desirable but not essential)
Clear communication skills with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
Experienced in RAMM software and PDA
Shows willingness/provides solutions to assist with a “continual improvement” philosophy
Commitment to a high standard of Health & Safety
Must be self-motivated, energetic, proactive, and results-orientated with an ability to problem solve, plan, listen and make decisions.

Our Organisation | Ko wai mātou

Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here!

How to apply | Me pēhea ki te tono

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 716695.

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.

Network Inspector

Downer New Zealand

Network Inspector

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