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
- Deals & Discounts from local and national retailers
- Whanau Scholarships
- Development programmes and ongoing career opportunities across NZ & Australia
Have a look at our other great benefits here!
Here’s your chance to join the Wainui team where we take pride in upgrading and maintaining roads, pathways and connections throughout the region.
Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
As a Grader/Driver Operator for one of the largest infrastructure business’ in New Zealand, you will be involved in exciting projects requiring you to pick up civil work, the operation of heavy machinery and preparation of sites. You will be tasked with undertaking a range of civil activities, primarily supporting Maintenance work on unsealed roads, footpaths, kerb and channel and landscaping. You will operate a range of plant including tippers, rollers and loaders.
If you are physically fit and enjoy spending your days outdoors and on your feet, this could be the position for you.
Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
With experience operating Graders within the civil construction industry, you’ll also be a team player and confident operating independently as required. You’ll also have:
- A Full Class 2 Driver Licence
- Have practical work experience in road construction and civil
- A passion for working outdoors and keeping physically fit
- Show commitment to safe work practices
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 715186.
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.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.