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.Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki konei | Why you will enjoy working hereDowner 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$500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to DownerProgression and development programs on offer including our inspiring leader's programme for top performersFree carparking available at the office!Have a look at our other great benefits here!Te kowhiringa | The OpportunityWe are looking for an Operations Supervisor to take charge and help shape the successful delivery of our Maintenance contract. Based in the serene town of Waipawa, you will apply your road maintenance knowledge and make providing leadership and guidance to our frontline team your number one priority. Day to day you will be:On-site management and supervision of work crews including subcontractorsPlanning, organising, directing and controlling the activities and operations of road maintenance worksQuality inspection, data collection and assisting with claiming of workEnsuring work is completed to a high standard and all targets (productivity, quality and safety) are metAdvise and assist with programming of plant repairs and maintenanceNga pukenga matua | Important SkillsIt is essential that you have sound maintenance contract knowledge coupled with a proven track record of supervising teams and subcontractors in range of maintenance activities. You'll also:Be knowledgeable in road maintenance and/or drainage activitiesHave the ability to drive projects, manage relationships and activity to achieve targets (deadlines, costing, resourcing etc.)Be able to deal with unexpected events/make decisions and provide direction to work teams.Experience in planning projects, resourcing and tendering for contracts and variations is highly regardedKo wai matou | Our OrganisationWant to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here!Me pehea ki te tono | How to applyIf this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 706396.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.Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.#J-18808-Ljbffr