Greenspace Stormwater Operator

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

• Safety equipment and clothing provided as part of the role

• $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer

• Internal promotion encouraged, training and development on offer

• A tools of trade vehicle to get to and from work

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

Across Aotearoa, Downer Greenspace looks after some of our region’s high profile open spaces, creating a sense of place, community and wellbeing. Join our team in Auckland and play an important role in maintaining contract waterways, ponds and rivers as a Stormwater Operator.  

In this hands-on role, you’ll help maintain waterways by managing vegetation and debris, ensuring all work meets contract requirements and environmental best practices. This role suits someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in quality workmanship, and can work both independently and as part of a team.

Our home depot is in Wiri, however the majority of work is across the North Shore, so being based locally or nearby is ideal.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and control waterway vegetation and debris in line with contract specifications

• Conduct regular inspections of waterways to identify and remove blockages, debris, and control vegetation.

• Carry out spraying activities as required, following industry best practice

• Assess site conditions and maintenance needs to meet service outcomes

• Report completions and issues using phone app systems

• Recommend improvements to enhance service delivery

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

We're looking for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in their work, and is ideally located in North Auckland. You will bring:

• A Full Class 1 Driver Licence 

• Stormwater and Greenspace experience would be ideal, but training can be provided for the right candidate

• A positive attitude and willingness to support the wider team

• A strong commitment to health, safety and quality

• Reliability, self-motivation and a high standard of workmanship

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

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

About Us

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.