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
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:
- Health care and Wellbeing benefits
- Development programmes and ongoing career opportunities across NZ & Australia
- Full-time (40 hours) guaranteed, and overtime is available during the Summer season
- Internal promotion encouraged, training and development on offer
- Discounts for Samsung, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more!
$500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
Downer remains at the forefront of our industry by employing the best people and having the courage to challenge the status quo. Here’s your chance to join the Waipa team where we take pride in taking on projects, big and small and delivering them to world-class standards - every time!
Joining “Team Waipa” in our Transport and Infrastructure business, you will be supporting the Waipa DC Road Maintenance contract as a STMS in Leamington, Cambridge. As a Downer STMS, you will work to ensure the safety of your crew and the public through clear and accurate direction of traffic.
Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
You will be confident leading toolbox and closure briefings with crew, whilst providing clear job details and expectations. You will ensure the accurate following of TM plans, and oversee set up and pack down of road closures and diversions.
You’ll be a core member of the crew and willing to train and upskill our TMOs and junior staff. With the confidence to collaborate with your team and supervisors, you’ll collectively ensure the safety of the Downer crew, subcontractors, and the general public.
This is primarily a Monday – Friday, full time-permanent position and you will be working across Waipa and at times, the South Waikato districts. This will involve occasional weekend and night work.
You will be a physically fit and motivated person and will bring with you.
- A valid STMS warrant
- Proven leadership experience where you’ve held responsibility and accountability for staff and plant.
- A Full Class 2 drivers licence
- Strong planning skills and the ability to deal with unexpected events and problem solve
- Demonstrated leadership strength with the ability to guide, coach, and empower others
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- The ability articulate and demonstrate a thorough understanding of Zero Harm practices
- Be able to carry out manual tasks
- Flexibility is desirable given you will be required to work shift work, and at times get involved in different mahi
- Show commitment to safe work practises
- You will take pride in your work, be a solid team player and like to have a good laugh!
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 718582.
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.
