Supervisor

**Job no**: 597210

**Work type**: Full Time - Permanent

**Categories**: Trades & Maintenance, Frontline Supervision & Team Leaders

Downer has been designing, building and sustaining New Zealand’s infrastructure for over a century and is a leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand.

With over 10,000 employees in New Zealand, we work alongside some of New Zealand’s biggest businesses, councils and government agencies.

**About Downer Energy**:
Downer Energy work with some of New Zealand’s largest asset owners and energy providers to maintain their critical networks and assets across the country and connect every community in cities, rural heartland, and industry. Our whole-of-life approach creates positive outcomes for all New Zealanders as we help to reduce carbon emissions, optimise energy and build a better Aotearoa.

This is a time of growth for us to add more value to our customers and opportunities for our people in the dynamic Energy sector. There are more than 500 of us in the Energy team and we are committed to being kaitiaki - guardians of New Zealand’s future.

**About the roles**:
**We have 2 opportunities available**: An Overhead Supervisor and an Underground Supervisor within energy Distribution.

Both roles are based in Auckland. You will be expected to work closely with two other Supervisors to deliver our work programme.

Both roles will be overseeing our field-based crews covering the region to deliver our Electricity Distribution Services Work Programmes as well as being hands on to assist with exceptional events.

You’ll plan, schedule, manage and coordinate the crews, subcontractors, plant and equipment and be responsible for the provision of construction and maintenance on all network equipment and installations. In addition, you will also:
Liaise with key stakeholders to plan and phase work and resources

Monitor and report on job scope, timeframes and variations

Monitor and manage productivity, performance and budgets

Provide clear goals and expectations to your team members

Coach and mentor your team to achieve results

Ensure Adherence to appropriate standards, work practices and regulations

**About you**:
As an Overhead Supervisor you will have at least 5 years’ experience as a Line Mechanic, and Glove & Barrier, and at least 2 years leading crews.

As an Underground Supervisor you will have at least 5 years’ experience as a Cable Jointer or Electrical Fitter and at least 2 years leading teams.

As a proven leader, highly experienced in the Distribution sector, you will quickly gain the respect of your crews and credibility with our clients. Your ability to communicate technical information and develop rapport will allow you to maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

You’ll have proven ability to monitor performance, motivate your team to deliver within timeframes and budgets with a focus on quality and safety.

Demonstrating natural leadership skills, you’ll enjoy coaching team members and become a valued mentor to assist your people in their career development and to deliver results for our customers.

**In addition, you’ll offer**:
Relevant Electrical Registration and current Practicing licence

NZQA Level 4

Current Class 1 (car) driver’s licence (ideally HT Licence)

Construction and maintenance experience in both underground and overhead distribution preferred

Sound knowledge of the Safety Manual Electricity Industry (SMEI) and Safe Practices for Low Voltage Electrical Work

Advantageous to have electrical switch operations, and switch writing experience

A strong commitment to safety including sound knowledge of the Safety Manual Electricity Industry (SMEI) and Safe Practices for Low Voltage Electrical Work

**What we offer**:
This is an outstanding opportunity to work in our diverse business. We offer you the opportunity to join our diverse and inclusive culture and be part of a great team working in a collaborative environment. We provide comprehensive training to meet the stringent criteria of our industry, a competitive remuneration package reflective of your skills and experience, and all the tools of trade you need to do your job.

Perks & Benefits

Match your loyalty, excitement and passion for high quality service with ours and we will reward you with a competitive remuneration, extensive training and development to help you to enhance your skills, advance your career along with great employee benefits too

Leadership Pathway Development Programs

Dedicated Learning and Development team

We will reward you with a competitive remuneration package, flexible working arrangements

A fully subsidised membership to our Community Trust Partner that enables you and your family access to healthcare benefits, discounted access to over 150 holiday homes in great locations across New Zealand.

Special rates and discounts through our partners across Healthcare, Gyms, Banking