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
Downers Infrastructure Deliver team has extensive experience in delivering large-scale projects throughout New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. The Piling team plays a crucial role in ensuring the stability, safety and durability of our projects by creating strong and reliable foundations before the structural works begin.

With a steady workload and a promising pipeline of projects, we are seeking Expressions of Interest from industry leaders to join our team as Piling Supervisor. This is a great opportunity to showcase your leadership skills while driving the successful delivery of projects throughout New Zealand.



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:

• Company vehicle and work phone included
• Guaranteed full-time hours – minimum 40 hours per week
• Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
• All the tools of trade you need to do your job
• $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
• Progression and development programs on offer including our inspiring leader’s programme for top performers

Have a look at our other great benefits here!



Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

As Piling Supervisor, you will be responsible for the management, supervision and leadership of the project crew(s) carrying out the piling works. You will be involved in the planning, organising and coordination of plant and human resource, ensuring all work is completed to on-time and to contract specification.

This role would suit someone who enjoys leading from the front, working “hands-on” with you team to complete physical works while motivating, developing and enhancing team capability.

We are open to applications from anywhere in New Zealand however this role does require frequent travel therefore the flexibility to work and stay away from home is required.



Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

• Experience in operating cranes and drill rigs
• Bored and driven piling experience (at least 5 years)
• Demonstrated leadership and motivation skills to lead teams safely and productively
• The ability to drive projects, managing relationships and activity to achieve targets (deadlines, costing, resourcing etc.)
• Full Class 1 Driver Licence
• Strong communication skills including willingness to participate in business improvement, training and mentoring.
• Safety first approach, ability to promote, lead and cultivate a Zero Harm culture

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 716660.

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.