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
Our Surfacing Division covers maintenance of NZ roads and is looking for an experienced Supervisor to lead our Asphalt crew.
Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
As a Supervisor, you will be responsible for the effective management and supervision of the crew carrying out Asphalt Paving activities across the Waikato Region. Based in Hamilton, your role will involve the planning, organising and coordinating the crew and resources, to ensure that all work is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinate, direct and monitor activities of crews and subcontractors to ensure that their work meets project objectives and meets customer expectations
- Build and maintain strong and positive relationships with key stakeholders
- Optimise resource use to ensure efficiency and achievement of project targets
- Support team development by assisting in staff selection, coaching and ongoing training
If you come from the civil industry and are seeking a new direction, with strong leadership qualities, - this could be the opportunity for you!
Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
This role will be ‘hands on’ where you will be providing training and development to your crew so you will need to have a proven track record of supervising teams preferably in paving activities. You’ll also have:
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- Ability to deal with unexpected events and provide direction
- Resilience and tenacity to work in varying environments
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of the laying and compaction of asphalt materials
- Knowledge of paving plant operation
- Knowledge of asphalt mix designs
- Able to undertake site measurement and accurately order materials with minimal wastage
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 718456.
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.
