USL Supervisor - Auckland & Wellington

Ngā Painga o te Mahi ki Downer | What we offer

At Downer, we empower our people to make the difference that matters. You’ll have the opportunity to lead a capable field team, grow an essential specialist service and see the impact of your work across your region.

We support you with

• Personal development planning, training and leadership programmes
• A tool-of-trade vehicle
• Flexible working arrangements where operationally possible
• Free counselling for you and your immediate whānau
• Marram healthcare benefits and discounted holiday homes
• Perks@Downer discounts, whānau scholarships and employee networks

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
Lead from the front and help keep critical underground infrastructure projects moving.
We have two exciting Regional Supervisor opportunities leading Underground Service Locator activities for our Energy business:

• Northern Regional Supervisor based in Wiri, Auckland
• Southern Regional Supervisor based in Lower Hutt, Wellington

These are hands-on leadership roles where you’ll coordinate regional workloads, support your team in the field and ensure every job is delivered safely, accurately and to a high standard.

In this role, you’ll

• Lead, coach and support a regional team of Service Locators
• Plan workloads, allocate resources and monitor delivery against targets
• Provide quality assurance across completed projects
• Manage subcontractor performance, site standards and compliance
• Track productivity, budgets, purchase orders and work progress
• Build client relationships and support business growth

• Ngā pūkenga matua | What we’re looking for
• You’ll be someone who can keep a team focused, a work programme moving and customers confident in the service they receive.
• Leading from the field, you’ll step in practically when support is needed and help your team deliver safe, accurate and timely work.

You’ll bring

• Experience in underground service locating or a related infrastructure industry
• Previous team leadership, supervision or coaching experience
• Strong planning skills and the ability to coordinate people, plant and equipment
• Sound knowledge of locating and GIS equipment, practices and procedures
• Confident communication skills and a practical, solutions-focused approach
• A current New Zealand driver licence
• B4UDig Locator Certification and a current STMS qualification would be advantageous.

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply

If you enjoy bringing out the best in people, keeping work on track and building strong customer relationships, please apply online with your CV and cover letter with your preferred working location.

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone. Successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a medical assessment, drug and alcohol test and Ministry of Justice check.

Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. No fees or costs will be payable for unsolicited introductions.