Foreperson

**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 Foreperson position available in Kaikoura for a highly independent individual with exceptional leadership skills and a passion for delivering results.

As a Foreperson delivering on our Road Construction activities, you’ll play a key part in the success of our projects. Your days will be busy managing and supervising construction activity. 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:

- Be responsible to ensure all work is completed to the satisfaction of our customers
- 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

This is a permanent, full-time position, primarily working Monday - Friday however flexibility to pick up occasional night shifts, weekend work, and on-call shifts may be required (but rewarded)

**Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills**
To be successful in this challenging yet rewarding role, you will have excellent communication skills and solid customer and commercial awareness on site. You will be confident to plan and structure the workload but also capable to troubleshoot on the fly. Alongside a good understanding of civil construction methodologies, you will also have sound knowledge of Quality Assurance, Health and Safety & RMA procedures, and performance. We’d also value the following skills and attributes:

- Class 1-2 Drivers Licence required
- Class 4-5 Drivers Licence and WTR endorsements are a plus
- Previous experience supervising Civil works, including road maintenance projects
- 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**

**Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply**

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.