Works Supervisor at Downer Group

Manurewa, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sub-contractor Supervision, Facilities Management, Asset Maintenance, Time Management, Planning, Building Code Compliance, Project Management, Technical Drawing Interpretation, Quality Auditing, Contract Management, KPI Monitoring, Stakeholder Relationship Management

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

We currently have an opportunity for a Works Supervisor. Join our team and play a key role in delivery of contract services and day-to-day supervision of sub-contractor services. Reporting to Team Leader, you'll help deliver high-quality outcomes that support our essential services. Te Kōwhiringa | The Opportunity The Works Supervisor will provide direction and guidance to both Kāinga Ora personnel and subcontractors and ensure work is being performed as specified in work order and in accordance with contractual and business key performance indicators. We are seeking someone with either social housing, facility maintenance or other related building and or trade-related experience. Do you have preferred knowledge in the following categories: Building, Glazing, Plumbing, Painting, Roofing, Surveying and Electrical etc. We want people with practical experience with a can-do attitude, wanting to help other people! What You’ll Do (key responsibilities) This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including: * Ensuring the effective delivery of contract services and day to day supervision of sub-contractor services ensuring works are consistently undertaken to a high standard and within specification and value for money. * Undertake regular assessments and audits to ensure regulatory and quality requirements are met and support continuous improvement in sub-contractor performance * Building and maintaining strong, positive collaborative relationships with contractors and customers based on trust, integrity, and open communication * Provide guidance and direction to Kainga Ora personnel and sub-contractors and ensure work is being performed as specified in work order and in accordance with contractual and business KPIs Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills (experience required) * A trades background and ideally trade qualified and proven work history working as either a Site Supervisor or Foreperson * Experience within facilities management and asset maintenance including the delivery of contractual KPIs via sub-contractor * Experience in monitoring and evaluating the performance of subcontractors * Has excellent time management and planning skills * Familiarity and understanding of domestic building statutory obligations, codes of practice and Building code of New Zealand * An understanding of project management principles along with the ability to read technical drawings and specifications More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients. Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving. Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here We’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering: * Training and development to support and diversify your career. * With 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career. * Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more. * Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most. You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas. We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging. We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you. If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward. Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply Click "APPLY" and please include your CV, copies of relevant licences/qualification. The reference number for this role is 733944. 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. 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.

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Responsibilities

The Works Supervisor oversees the delivery of contract services and provides day-to-day supervision of sub-contractors to ensure high-quality outcomes. Key duties include performing quality audits, managing contractor relationships, and ensuring work aligns with business KPIs and specifications.