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
Social Infrastructure & Citizen Services delivers the critical thinking, building, maintenance and sustainment behind Australia and New Zealand’s essential public assets, facilities and community services. The communities we serve are at the heart of our operations. Be it through facilities management of critical public assets, precinct upgrades, new energy solutions or professional and technical advisory. We run places of healthcare and education, custodial facilities, we manage customer data centres and critical systems, we take asset management risk over 25 years through our portfolio of Public Private Partnership (PPP) contracts, and we are a trusted advisor and partner to our New Zealand and Australian Defence Forces.
Job Description
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:
- Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
- Discounts for insurance, retail stores, gym memberships and more!
- Progression and development programs on offer
Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
At Downer NZ we're inspired by challenge and the chance to create a better future. Our people share a passion for excellence and the desire to inspire others. The transformation of Auckland’s City Rail Network is a real game changer, and we are looking for an energetic and motivated Maintenance Technician to join us in being part of the future of transport within the city.
In this hands-on role, you will lead and manage scheduled maintenance, first response, and reactive activities to minimize disruptions to customer operations. Your responsibilities include managing subcontractor maintenance delivery and undertaking asset management activities in a self-performing capacity. Operating in a challenging environment with conflicting priorities and multiple stakeholder demands, you must effectively plan, organize, and prioritize your work to meet strict deadlines and provide timely, accurate information to all stakeholders.
Some of the responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Prioritize safety above all with a commitment to achieving Zero Harm.
- Engage in hands-on maintenance tasks for up to two-thirds of working hours.
- Lead by example to ensure maintenance services align with Downer Values.
- Work autonomously during shifts or on-call, demonstrating self-sufficiency.
- Ensure maintenance and repairs are completed promptly and efficiently.
- Support contract delivery by providing solid technical solutions and supervising subcontractors.
- Adhere to operational parameters related to time, materials, costs, and resources while carrying out assigned tasks
The operation is staffed across 3 shifts, and you need to be flexible to share an on-call roster.
Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
- Holds a current trade qualification and experience in the facilities management industry.
- Proven management experience with a multi-trade service delivery team.
- Strong customer-centric approach and high emotional intelligence to enhance team performance.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple demands, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Proficient in MS Outlook and MS Excel, with a working knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, and possesses a current full driver’s license.
Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site - https://www.downergroup.com/facilities-management
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 714830
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.
