Foreperson

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here

At Downer, we’re committed to delivering excellence by giving our people the tools, support and environment they need to succeed. When you join us, you’re joining a team that looks after its own.

Full-time, permanent role with consistent hours

Opportunity to work on essential infrastructure projects in your local community

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment with strong leadership

Strong safety-first culture (Zero Harm)

Employee benefits including discounts and wellbeing support

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced Foreperson with strong leadership and machine operating experience to join our maintenance team and lead the delivery of network maintenance works. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be responsible for supervising crews, coordinating resources, and ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Duties within your team will include:

Leading and supporting crews undertaking network maintenance activities

Planning and coordinating daily work programmes

Managing subcontractors, plant, materials, and resources on site

Monitoring productivity, quality, and safety performance

Completing site documentation, daily job records, and measure-ups

Coaching and developing team members through hands-on leadership

Working closely with clients and internal stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes

Promoting a strong Zero Harm culture across all activities

Nga Pūkenga Matu | Important Skills

To be successful in this role, ideally, you'll bring:

Class 2 driver's licence

Wheels, Tracks and Rollers (WTR) endorsement

Proven machine operating experience in a civil or infrastructure environment

Proven experience leading crews within a maintenance, civil construction, or infrastructure environment

A practical, hands-on approach to leadership and problem solving

Sound knowledge of health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements

A commitment to continuous improvement and delivering quality outcomes

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply

We don’t accept applications via email, but for any enquiries please email highvolumerecruitment@downer.co.nz

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.