Foreperson - Waipawa

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 

• All the tools of trade you need to do your job

• Discounts for Samsung, Repco, 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’s Transport & Infrastructure division is highly respected and has a great track record for delivering a high standard of work across New Zealand.  We have a full time Stabilising Foreperson position available in Waipawa for a highly independent individual with exceptional leadership skills and a passion for delivering results.
Your days will be busy managing and supervising stabilising repairs across the region. This ‘hands-on’ role will require you to provide leadership to your crew by planning, offering clear direction, and monitoring activities whilst working alongside the team in the field. You will also:

• Ensure that all Zero Harm and production targets are met

• Provide clear records and reports on all activities undertaken by Downer staff and subcontractors

• Offer coaching and training to your crew to grow their capabilities

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
Skills
To be successful in this challenging yet rewarding role, you will have excellent communication skills and solid customer and commercial awareness on site. We’d also value the following skills and attributes:

• Class 5 Drivers Licence with WTR endorsements required

• Previous experience in pavement stabilisation, rehabilitation and minor civil services is essential

• Confidence in maintaining and enforcing safety standards and site safe operations

• Great leadership with the ability to identify potential in people as well as mentor and train team members

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site https://people.downergroup.co.nz/join-our-transport-team/
Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! 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.