KO TE TAKE KA PAREKAREKA E KOE KI TE MAHI KI KŌNEI | WHY YOU WILL ENJOY WORKING HERE

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. We also offer:

• Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
• Access to Perks@Downer, which offers discounts and savings on various products, including retail items, travel deals, and entertainment options
• All safety equipment, tools and uniforms provided as part of the role
• Full on the job training, supportive team, and opportunities to grow.

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
Downer is an industry leader in water, providing water services to a quarter of New Zealanders. We support our customers across the full asset lifecycle from the conceptual development of a project through design, construction, commissioning and whole-of-life support and optimisation.
Join our team who operate and maintain Whangarei’s water reticulation networks - bring your water knowledge & experience to Downer.

Your duties could include:

• Routine and planned preventative maintenance, installation, and repairs on water assets such as water pipes & mains
• Installation and/or repairs of water meters
• Once trained, responding to urgent call-outs throughout the Auckland region
• A hands-on role in completing work safely and meeting our client and the needs of the contract

NGA PŪKENGA MATUA | IMPORTANT SKILLS

You will have a great attitude, be reliable and hardworking and will bring with you:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in civil construction, drainage, labouring, plumbing, or agricultural work, preferably in water, wastewater, and stormwater, though this is not essential.
• Proven experience or a strong interest in water reticulation.
• A full Class 1 driver’s license is required; having a Class 2 and WTR is an advantage.

• Routine and planned preventative maintenance, installation, and repairs on water assets such as water pipes & mains
• Installation and/or repairs of water meters
• Once trained, responding to urgent call-outs throughout the Auckland region
• A hands-on role in completing work safely and meeting our client and the needs of the contrac