Civil Team Leader

21 hours ago


Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand Downer Group Full time

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here

  • Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
  • Safety equipment and clothing provided as part of the role
  • Internal promotion encouraged, training and development on offer

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

Our Energy and Utilities business is seeking an experienced Team Leader to join our team based in Palmerston North. Reporting to the Supervisor, you will work across the North Island on the Transpower network leading our Foundations Team. You will be active and engaged tam leader, operating plant and undertaking civil construction and maintenance on the Transmission Tower Foundations.

You will be an experienced civil labourer/ plant operator with strong leadership skills. Training and qualifications within the Electricity Transmission industry will be provided.

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

  • Previous work experience in civil construction is essential, ideally in a leadership role
  • Current Class 1 and WTR driver's licence (and Class 2/4 preferred)
  • Sound verbal and written communication skills
  • Physical stamina to carry out manual work, often in trying conditions

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

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.

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.

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply

Please submit your application online via the advertisement – email applications will not be accepted.


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