Team Leader - Foundations

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here
At Downer, we invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow and develop your career in a supportive and inclusive environment. In return for your skills and commitment, you'll enjoy:
 

• A hands-on leadership role
• Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities
• Overtime paid at 1.5x 
• LAHA and accommodation included when working away
• Meal allowance when working more than 3 hours overtime
• Access to employee benefits and wellbeing programmes
• Discounts through Downer's employee benefits platform
• The opportunity to work for a leading infrastructure services business committed to Zero Harm and operational excellence

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
Downer’s Energy Transmission team is looking for a hands-on Team Leader to join our Foundations crew, based from Palmerston North.

This is a practical, field-based leadership role supporting transmission tower foundation works, including pylons, excavation, concreting, plant operation and quality assurance. You’ll be leading jobs on site while staying hands-on with the crew, making sure work is delivered safely, to standard and with the right paperwork in place.

You'll work alongside electrical infrastructure and live circuits as part of critical transmission projects.  Exposure to this environment is beneficial, however will be training provided. 

The role is based from Valor Drive, Palmerston North however travel is a big part of this position. You’ll mobilise with the wider team across Taranaki, Taupō, Manawatū and surrounding areas, with around 85% of your working time spent away from home.

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
We’re looking for experienced operators or construction leaders who are confident working with foundations, leading crews and who don’t mind working in rough terrain, with regular travel away from home.

You’ll bring:

• Experience in civil, construction, foundations, concrete or similar hands-on field work
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to run jobs and support a crew on site
• A Class 2 licence with confidence driving trucks and operating heavy equipment
• Excavator experience with 8 to 12 tonne machines
• Wheels, Tracks & Rollers (WTR) endorsements 
• Good attention to detail with quality assurance, paperwork and job documentation

Experience in transmission, tower foundations, pylon work or electrical environments would be a strong advantage, but it’s not essential if you bring the right construction background and attitude.

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Downer is a leading provider of integrated services across New Zealand and Australia. Our Energy Transmission team plays an important role in keeping critical infrastructure moving, delivering work across complex environments where safety, quality and teamwork matter.

You’ll be joining a crew that works hard, looks out for each other and takes pride in doing the job properly.

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to Apply
If you’re practical, safety-focused and ready to take the lead on challenging foundation work, we’d love to hear from you.

Click APPLY and follow the prompts, including uploading your CV and any relevant licences or qualifications.