Supervisor - Expression of Interest
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 Samsung, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more!
- $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
Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
Downer is always looking to connect with experienced Pavement Supervisors to support current and upcoming projects across the Manawatū–Whanganui region. If you are a motivated leader with pavement or sealing experience and are interested in future opportunities with an industry leader, we would like to hear from you.
This Expression of Interest is for Supervisors who are passionate about delivering high quality paving and sealing works, leading crews onsite, and achieving strong safety, quality and commercial outcomes. Successful candidates will be considered for upcoming Supervisor roles across the region as they become available.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervising multiple construction and/or drainage crews to achieve agreed productivity, quality and safety targets
Planning daily and weekly work programmes and allocating labour, plant and resources
Managing subcontractors and coordinating site activities
Liasing with clients, internal teams and regional stakeholders
Actively leading and promoting Downer’s Zero Harm culture
Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
You’ll be an experienced Supervisor or leading hand ready to step up, with practical, solutions focused mindset and strong people skills
You will ideally have:
- Proven experience supervising teams in construction, drainage, civil maintenance or related environments
- Strong leadership capability and the ability to motivate and develop others
- Relevant industry licences and tickets, or the ability to obtain them
- Experience working to programmes, budgets and performance targets
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral
If this sounds like an opportunity for you, head to www.downercareers.co.nz and enter reference number 731967 to apply.
Our workplaces are drug and alcohol-free - all successful applicants must undertake a pre-employment drug test and medical.
Due to the fast-paced nature of Downer, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don't delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible.
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