Civil Construction Worker

Downer; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent, full-time employment

Ongoing training & career development

Licences & endorsements

Marram health care benefits

Employee assistance programmes

Discounts from retailers

Job summary

Downer in Dunedin invites skilled carpenters and civil construction workers to join a hands-on team delivering bridges, concrete structures, and asphalt works across Otago.

You'll perform formwork, concrete placement, carpentry, and pavement tasks, reading plans and ensuring safety and quality, with permanent, full-time hours and opportunities for licences and career development.

Qualifications

• Proven carpentry, construction, civil infrastructure, or asphalt experience.
• Experience with formwork, concrete construction, structural works, or hand lay asphalt activities.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and project specifications.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Full Class 1 Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Involved in bridge construction and maintenance, formwork installation, concrete placement, structural repairs, carpentry work, and hand laying asphalt.
• Collaborate with a skilled team to deliver safe, high-quality infrastructure across Otago.

Skills

Carpentry

Civil construction

Formwork

Concrete placement

Plans interpretation

Health & safety

Teamwork

Outdoor fitness

Class 1 Licence

Bridge experience

Tools

MEWP/EWP

Construction plant

Job description

Civil Construction Worker - Join our team delivering bridges, concrete structures, and asphalt works throughout Otago.

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.

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

Join Downer and help build, maintain, and strengthen critical infrastructure across the Otago region.

We have an exciting opportunity for experienced Carpenters / Civil Construction Workers to join our Dunedin-based Construction team. Working across a variety of bridge, concrete, asphalt, and civil construction projects, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality infrastructure that supports local communities.

This is a hands-on role where you'll be involved in a range of activities including bridge construction and maintenance, formwork installation, concrete placement, structural repairs, carpentry work, and hand laying asphalt as part of pavement construction and maintenance projects. You'll work alongside a skilled and supportive team committed to delivering safe, high-quality outcomes across a diverse project portfolio.

Whether you're an experienced carpenter looking to expand into civil construction, or you already have experience working on bridges, concrete structures, and asphalt projects, this is an opportunity to join a respected team delivering meaningful projects throughout Otago.

Ngā pūkenga matua | Important Skills

• Proven carpentry, construction, civil infrastructure, or asphalt experience
• Experience with formwork, concrete construction, structural works, or hand lay asphalt activities
• Practical problem-solving skills and a strong eye for quality workmanship
• Ability to read and interpret plans and project specifications
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards
• A positive attitude and ability to work effectively within a team
• Physical fitness and the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions
• Full Class 1 Driver Licence

Highly Desirable

• Bridge construction or bridge maintenance experience
• Experience working with reinforced concrete structures
• Concrete placing, formwork, and steel fixing experience
• Experience in asphalt paving, hand laying asphalt, or pavement maintenance works
• Working at Heights certification
• MEWP/EWP experience
• Class 2 Licence and WTR endorsements
• Experience operating construction plant and equipment

Don't tick every box? We'd still love to hear from you. If you have a strong construction or carpentry background, a commitment to safety, and a willingness to learn, we'll support your ongoing development and training.

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

At Downer, we are committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:

• Permanent, full-time employment with guaranteed hours
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Opportunities to gain additional licences, certifications, and endorsements
• Access to Marram health care benefits and employee assistance programmes
• Discounts from major retailers, hotels, insurance providers, and more
• A supportive team culture focused on safety, wellbeing, and career growth
• The opportunity to work on essential bridge, asphalt, and infrastructure projects that make a lasting difference to local communities