Leading Hand

JobSpace; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Stable, long-term career opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Access to employee benefits and well‑b

Supportive team environment

Work on essential infrastructure

Job summary

Downer New Zealand in Wellington is seeking an experienced Leading Hand to join our maintenance team. In this hands-on leadership role, you will lead a small crew delivering a wide range of maintenance and repair works across the network.

Working closely with the Supervisor, you'll plan daily activities, coordinate resources, mentor team members and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a hand/foreperson or similar role.
• Strong background in civil construction, maintenance, roading or infrastructure.
• Class 2 driver's licence preferred.
• Experience with concreting, pavement repairs, general maintenance.
• Hands-on approach with good planning and safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small crew delivering maintenance and repair works across the network.
• Plan daily activities, coordinate resources and mentor team members.
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Skills

Leadership

Crew management

Health & safety

Communication

Civil construction experience

Tools

Concreting

Pavement repair

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

At Downer, our purpose is to enable communities to thrive. As one of New Zealand's leading infrastructure providers, we deliver the essential services that keep our roads, transport networks, and communities operating safely and efficiently.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Leading Hand to join our Wellington maintenance team. In this hands‑on leadership role, you'll lead a small crew delivering a wide variety of maintenance and repair works across the network. From repairing damaged handrails, barriers and retaining walls through to concreting, pothole repairs and general civil maintenance, no two days will be the same.

Working closely with the Supervisor, you'll help plan daily activities, coordinate resources, mentor team members and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

• Previous experience in a Leading Hand, Foreperson or similar leadership role
• Strong experience within civil construction, maintenance, roading or infrastructure environments
• Class 2 driver's licence preferred
• Experience with concreting, pavement repairs, general maintenance or construction activities
• Practical construction, building, carpentry or handyman experience would be highly regarded
• Ability to lead and motivate crews while maintaining productivity and quality standards
• Strong commitment to Health, Safety and Environmental requirements
• Good communication and planning skills
• A proactive, hands‑on approach to work

Why you will enjoy working here:

• Competitive remuneration package + time and a half after 45 hours
• Stable, long-term career opportunities
• Ongoing training and development
• Access to employee benefits and wellbeing programmes
• A supportive team environment
• The opportunity to work on essential infrastructure that supports local communities

Reference: 735330

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