Site Supervisor

Downer; Auckland; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Tools of trade

Marram health care benefits

Discounted holiday homes

Job summary

Downer Auckland Chip Seal Surfacing division is seeking an experienced supervisor to oversee civil roading works and outcomes. You will lead a team, optimise resources and ensure delivery of project requirements with a focus on safety and quality.

You will champion Zero Harm culture, manage crews and subcontractors, and use the Downer Sealing Delivery Hub daily for pre-seal inspections, planning and close-out actions.

Qualifications

• Experience leading roading/civil projects.
• Strong safety leadership and proactive risk management.
• Proven ability to manage crews and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and development for staff.
• Successfully plan projects and resource programmes of work to ensure your team can deliver work efficiently.
• Organise, direct and control all activities and operations of crew, to ensure that work is completed on time with a high level of quality.
• Oversee cost management, tracking expenditure and revenue to meet budgets and ensure claims accounted for.

Skills

Roading supervision

Civil construction

People management

Planning & scheduling

Safety leadership

Delivery Hub experience

Tools

Delivery Hub

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 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.

Downer remains at the forefront of our industry by employing the best people and having the courage to challenge the status quo. Here is your chance to join the Downer Auckland Chip Seal Surfacing division where we take pride in upgrading roads, pathways and connections throughout the Northern region. As a supervisor for one of the largest infrastructure business' in New Zealand, you will be involved in exciting projects requiring you to oversee civil work, the operation of heavy machinery and preparation of sites.

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

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

• Rewarding remuneration including company vehicle and tools of trade
• Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
• Progression and development programs on offer including our inspiring leader's programme for top performers

Have a look at our other great benefits here!

The Opportunity |Te kōwhiringa

We are looking for an experienced leader to join the Auckland team as a Chipsealing Supervisor overseeing civil roading works and outcomes. You will bring a strong focus to the delivery of project requirements, optimisation of resources and the achievement of targeted results.

As a core member of our Sealing department, you'll be responsible for ensuring a positive Zero Harm culture is championed and enhanced.

A key part of the 2026 role is the daily use of the Downer Sealing Delivery Hub. This includes checking the delivery pathway from site list and master data through planning, pre-seal inspections, go/no-go decisions, sealing records, post-seal inspections and close-out actions.

Ensure our key customer relationships are strengthened and foster a "leading through collaboration" and "best for network" approach. Day to day you will:

• Provide training and development for staff
• Successfully plan projects and resource programmes of work to ensure your team can deliver work efficiently
• Organise, direct and control all activities and operations of crew, to ensure that work is completed on time with a high level of quality
• Oversee cost management, tracking expenditure and revenue to meet budgets and ensure claims accounted for.

Important Skills | Nga pūkenga matua

As an experienced leader in the roading, construction, civil or drainage industry, you'll bring with you a proven track record of supervising teams and subcontractors in a range of maintenance and construction activities. We'd also value:

• Your in-depth knowledge of the construction industry including road sealing and general road maintenance activities
• Professional yet approachable communication skills
• A focus and passion for keeping people safe and environmental impacts to a minimum
• Demonstrated leadership behaviours that empower others to do their best and develop their skillset
• Strong planning skills with the ability to problem solve on the fly
• The ability to drive project completion within specified time frames

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.