Assist in site surfacing operations and support chip-spreading activities across projects

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At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

Downer's Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers' challenges, and for our communities.

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

  • Health care and Wellbeing benefits
  • Flexible working
  • Deals & Discounts from local and national retailers
  • Whanau Scholarships
  • Development programmes and ongoing career opportunities across NZ & Australia
  • $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer

Responsibilities

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity Responsibilities Downer's Sealing department is highly respected and has a great track record for delivering a high standard of work across New Zealand and our Auckland crew is no exception! We're after a Surfacing worker/Chip Runner to join our team to conduct site works and activities in accordance with project plans. Key responsibilities include:

  • General laboring activities
  • Acting as a spotter for our Chip spreading truck
  • Adjusting the application and manually spreading chip seal
  • Following health and safety standards and procedures

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills You will have exposure to construction with a genuine interest in the civil infrastructure industry. You will also have:

  • The ability to work hands-on as a team player
  • Good timekeeping skills – punctuality and reliability is key!
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Confidence communicating and working around the public
  • A high level of physical fitness
  • A Full Class 1 License

Job Info

  • Job Identification 736559
  • Job Category Frontline Trades and Labour
  • Posting Date 09/24/2026, 01:46 AM
  • Locations Cromwell, Otago, New Zealand
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