Foreperson - Waipawa, Waipawa
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Downer New Zealand

Foreperson - Waipawa

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  • On Site
  • Full Time

Waipawa

Job Description

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


Your days will be busy managing and supervising stabilising repairs across the region. 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:


  • 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


Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills


Skills


To be successful in this challenging yet rewarding role, you will have excellent communication skills and solid customer and commercial awareness on site. We’d also value the following skills and attributes:


  • Class 5 Drivers Licence with WTR endorsements required
  • Previous experience in pavement stabilisation, rehabilitation and minor civil services is essential
  • 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


Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site https://people.downergroup.co.nz/join-our-transport-team/


Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply


If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! 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.

Desired Hard Skills

  • Rehabilitation
  • Class 5 Drivers Licence with WTR endorsements
  • Pavement Stabilisation
  • Safety Standards Enforcement
  • Site Operations Management

Desired Soft Skills

  • Commercial Awareness
  • Mentoring
  • Communication Skills
  • Customer Awareness
  • Leadership

Additional Compensation

  • Referral Bonuses
  • Performance Bonus

Benefits & Perks

Culture

  • 🤱 Extended Parental Leave
  • 🔋 Unlimited Annual Leave
  • 🧕 Inclusive Workspace
  • 💯 Employee Mentoring Program
  • 🩺 Health Insurance
  • 🧠 Mental Health Workshops
  • 💚 Counselling Services
  • 💪 Physical Health Workshops
  • 🌿 Wellness Program
  • 📈 Professional Development
  • 🎉 Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • 🎖 Long Service Rewards
  • 📣 Referral Bonuses
  • ⏰ Flexible Work
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Wellbeing Support
  • Sick Leave
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  • 🌐 INZ Accredited Employer

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