Job Category: Services and Asset Management DeliveryJob Description:Te Kōwhiringa | The OpportunityDowner holds a long-term Operations and Maintenance contract with the Kaipara District Council. Our services include design, construction, operations, maintenance and meter reading across water reticulation, water and wastewater treatment, water and wastewater networks and biosolids management.We are currently seeking a supervisor to join our team in our Dargaville office. Your key duties will include servicing planned and unplanned water reticulation maintenance. You will be expected to be involved in planning, organising, directing and controlling activities and operations of crews to ensure that work is completed to the satisfaction of customers. Your key duties will include:
Working within a dedicated maintenance team delivering the most efficient and quality-driven service to our clients and their customers
Providing leadership, management and technical input to the team
Managing financial activities to ensure cost control and profitable return on work completed
Proactively identifying improvements and leading implementation across the contract.
Nga Pūkenga Matua | Important SkillsYou will be a passionate, highly organised Water Supervisor with a talent for prioritising and managing a fast-paced, high-volume workload.In addition, you will also have:
Current and relevant industry experience and qualifications, ideally National Certificate in Water Reticulation Level 4 Supervisor
Full NZ Class 1 & 2 Driver's license endorsed with WTR would be an advantage
Knowledge and experience of supervising water reticulation teams
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong team building and relationship development skills
Active problem solver and effective decision-maker
Financial and commercial acumen, with experience in pricing works
Traffic Management training would be preferred but not essential
Ability to work effectively with the Client and their customers
100% commitment to Health and Safety
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 We 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.Employee assistance programs (EAP) which cover mental health, nutrition, financial, legal, coaching and career transition supportCompetitive remuneration and relocation assistanceOpportunities for development in a supportive team, and lots of room to grow.Please have a look at our other great benefits hereKo wai mātou | Our OrganisationWant to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our PeopleMe pēhea ki te tono | How to applyIf this sounds like the opportunity for you, then click apply now.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 before starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.About the Team: Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.
