Pavement Supervisor

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!
• Progression and development programs on offer including our inspiring leader’s programme for top performers
• $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
• Z energy fuel discount and monthly freebies 

Have a look at our other great benefits here!

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity 

We’re looking for an experienced Pavement Supervisor to join our Palmerston North team. 

In this role, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day delivery of pavement construction, rehabilitation and maintenance works, leading crews onsite to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard. You'll be the link between the field and project teams, coordinating people, plant, materials and subcontractors while keeping productivity, quality and safety front of mind.

This is a hands-on leadership position suited to someone who enjoys being out on site, building strong relationships with crews and clients, and taking pride in delivering quality outcomes. You'll have the autonomy to lead your team while being backed by an experienced and supportive management team that values collaboration, development and continuous improvement.

Whether it's pavement renewals, rehabilitation works, maintenance activities or broader civil construction projects, you'll play a key role in delivering essential infrastructure that keeps communities connected and moving.

No two days are the same, making this an exciting opportunity for a driven Supervisor looking to further develop their leadership career with one of New Zealand's leading infrastructure businesses.

The key responsibilities in this role include:

• Leading pavement construction and maintenance crews to achieve productivity, quality and safety targets 

• Planning and coordinating daily and weekly works programmes 

• Managing labour, plant, materials and subcontractors 

• Monitoring project progress and resolving site issues as they arise 

• Building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders

• Ensuring all works are delivered in line with Downers Zero Harm principles 

• Supporting and developing team members to achieve their best 

   

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

We’re looking for someone who brings strong leadership capability, practical experience and genuine passion for delivering quality infrastructure projects.

You’ll ideally have: 

• Proven experience supervising pavement, roading, sealing or civil construction crews 

• Soung knowledge of pavement construction and maintenance activities

• Strong planning, coordination and resource management skills 

• A commitment to health, safety and quality excellence

• Experience working to programmes, budgets and performance targets 

• Relevant industry licences, tickets or qualifications

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 736226

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