Site & Pavements Testing Lead

Downer; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading integrated service provider in New Zealand seeks a Site & Pavements Testing Lead in Tauranga. The role involves overseeing testing operations, ensuring compliance with standards, and driving innovation in testing methodologies. Candidates should have a strong background in aggregate testing and be passionate about team development and safety in the workplace. Competitive perks include health benefits and development programs.

Benefits

Free access to health care benefits

Discounted holiday homes

$500 referral bonus

Development programs

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in contracting or laboratory environment.
• Valid IANZ accredited KTP signatory.
• Experience in foamed bitumen stabilisation design is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage laboratory and field-testing activities.
• Support team training and capability development.
• Implement new technologies for testing capabilities.

Skills

Leadership

Aggregate testing

Environmental safety

Customer engagement

Tools

Quality assurance testing

Job description

Overview

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.

Road Science is New Zealand's leading designer and supplier of bitumen and bitumen-based products, with world-class manufacturing plants, advanced storage facilities, and IANZ-accredited laboratories nationwide. From high-performance emulsions to polymer-modified binders, our solutions are backed by cutting-edge science and delivered by a passionate team of thinkers and doers who consistently exceed expectations.

We're on the lookout for a knowledgeable and dedicated Site & Pavements Testing Lead to take the reins of our aggregate, soils, foam bitumen stabilising (FBS) design, and pavement testing operations in Tauranga. In this role, you'll be instrumental in growing our aggregate and pavement testing capabilities through strong technical oversight, hands-on leadership, and proactive customer engagement.

The Opportunity

As the Site & Pavements Testing Lead, you'll manage the delivery of both laboratory and field-testing activities, ensuring they meet the standards required by IANZ registration and ISO 17025, 9001, and 14001 certifications. You'll be responsible for optimising equipment utilisation and performance, with a focus on implementing new technologies and driving innovation to enhance testing capabilities and support business improvement.

We're looking for someone who's not just technically sound, but also passionate about developing people. You'll oversee team supervision and training, help grow future capability, and support KTP signatories to ensure the laboratory continues to meet the needs of our expanding client base.

Main Skills

To be successful in this role, you'll bring several years of experience in the contracting industry or a laboratory environment, with a strong background in aggregate and site testing, as well as pavement investigation. You'll also have:

• A valid IANZ accredited KTP signatory
• Experience in managing delivery technical services in a commercial environment.
• Experience in foam bitumen stabilisation design & / or quality assurance testing is advantageous.
• A focus and passion for keeping people and the environment safe
• Demonstrated leadership behaviours built on collaboration, excellence, courage and integrity

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!
• $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
• Progression and development programs on offer including our inspiring leader's programme for top performers
• Free carparking available at the office with plenty of public transport nearby

Our Organisation

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How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 722364.

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.