Operations Supervisor

Downer & Company; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Marram health care benefits

Discounted holiday homes

Samsung discounts

PB Tech discounts

Gym memberships

Job summary

Downer NZ is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead maintenance crews across Hawke’s Bay, based in Waipawa. You will drive safe, efficient delivery, manage planning, resources and budgets, and develop people while building strong client relationships.

You’ll balance hands-on leadership with strategic delivery, ensuring Zero Harm and high-quality outcomes across projects in one of NZ’s desirable regions. Applicants from NZ-based backgrounds preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading operational or maintenance teams
• Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate and develop others
• Experience coordinating crews, subcontractors and resources
• Sound knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements
• Ability to make decisions, solve problems and adapt to changing priorities

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and mentor operational crews
• Support training, coaching and development of employees
• Ensure works are completed on time, within budget and to specification
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors to ensure efficient delivery
• Support project planning, methodology development and programme delivery
• Champion and lead a strong Zero Harm culture

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

People development

Decision making

Problem solving

Adaptability

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:

• Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
• Discounts for Samsung, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more!
• Progression and development programs on offer including our inspiring leader’s programme for top performers
• $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
• Z energy fuel discount and monthly freebies

Have a look at our other great benefits here!

We are looking for an Operations Supervisor to join our Hawke’s Bay team, based in Waipawa, were you’ll play a key role in leading crews. Delivering maintenance works, and ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys developing people, building strong client relationships, and driving operational performance while working in one of New Zealand’s most desirable regions.

As an Operations Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for the day to day leadership, coordination and support of operational crews delivering maintenance works across the region. You’ll work closely with the Operations Manager and wider leadership team to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

You’ll be a hands on leader who can balance planning, resource management, stakeholder engagement and people development while maintaining a strong focus on safety and continuous improvement.

The key responsibilities in this role include:

• Lead, motivate and mentor operational crews
• Support training, coaching and development of employees
• Ensure works are completed on time, within budget and to specification
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors to ensure efficient delivery
• Support project planning, methodology development and programme delivery
• Champion and lead a strong Zero Harm culture

We’re looking for someone who brings strong leadership capability, practical experience and genuine passion for delivering quality infrastructure projects.

You’ll ideally have:

• Proven experience leading operational or maintenance teams
• Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate and develop others
• Experience coordinating crews, subcontractors and resources
• Sound knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements
• Ability to make decisions, solve problems and adapt to changing priorities

Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here!

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