Cyclic Lead - Mokau

Downer; Taumarunui; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts and wellbeing support

Training and development opportunities

Competitive employee benefits

Job summary

Downer in Taumarunui, Manawatu-Whanganui, New Zealand is seeking a Cyclic Lead to manage a cyclic crew and support road maintenance on essential infrastructure projects in your local community.

Based in Mokau, you will patrol roads, identify and repair faults, oversee safety, train staff and ensure efficient use of materials while delivering a high-quality roading network.

Qualifications

• Full Class 2 NZ Driver's Licence is required.
• Traffic Management Qualification or demonstrated experience is beneficial.
• Experience leading and supervising crews on roadworks.
• Ability to identify and repair faults and hazards on roads.
• Demonstrated reliability and good work ethic; on-call availability.

Responsibilities

• Patrol designated roads on a regular basis.
• Identify and repair faults such as potholes and drainage issues.
• Risk assess and set up safe sites for crew and public.
• Provide training and development for staff.
• Ensure efficient use of materials, supplies and equipment.
• Work as part of a cohesive team to deliver road maintenance.

Skills

Staff leadership

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Reliability

Education

Traffic Management Qualification

Full Class 2 NZ Driver's Licence

Tools

RAMM / AWM

Job description

Taumarunui, Manawatu-Whanganui, New Zealand
Taranaki, New Zealand

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About Us

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.

About the Team

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

At Downer, we’re committed to delivering excellence by giving our people the tools, support and environment they need to succeed. When you join us, you’re joining a team that looks after its own.

• Full-time, permanent role with consistent hours
• Opportunity to work on essential infrastructure projects in your local community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive team environment with strong leadership
• Strong safety-first culture (Zero Harm)
• Employee benefits including discounts and wellbeing support

The Opportunity |Te kōwhiringa

As a Cyclic Lead for one of the largest infrastructure business’ in New Zealand, you will lead and manage a cyclic crew as well as supporting other operations to ensure the delivery of a high-quality roading network. This is a full time, permanent role based in Mokau.

You will also:

• Patrol designated roads on a regular basis
• Identify and repair faults, such as potholes, edge marker post replacement and blocked drainage structures
• Risk assess and setup safe sites for your crew and the general public
• Provide training and development for staff
• Ensure efficient use of materials, supplies and equipment
• Work as part of a cohesive team to deliver road maintenance activities

If you are physically fit and enjoy spending your days outdoors and, on your feet, this could be the position for you.

Along with a positive attitude and a commitment to safe workplace practices, we are looking for you to have:

• Full Class 2 New Zealand Drivers Licence required
• Traffic Management Qualification or experience is beneficial
• Experience leading and supervising crews
• A can-do attitude with a good work ethic
• Demonstrated that you are reliable and dependable
• Be able to identify and repair faults
• Show good initiative and be confident in decision-making and problem-solving
• Ability to perform on-call duties as part of our emergency response requirements
• Ability to record completed activities on an electronic device (RAMM / AWM)

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.

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 734687
• Job Category Frontline Trades and Labour
• Posting Date 08/20/2026, 02:05 AM
• Locations Taumarunui, Manawatu-Whanganui, New Zealand Taranaki, New Zealand