angle-right Job no: 575791
Work type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: Rotorua, Taupo
Categories: Management, Trades, Health Safety & Environment, Project Management, Operations/Production, Construction

Downer has been designing, building and sustaining New Zealand's infrastructure for over a century and is a leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand.

With over 12,000 employees in New Zealand, we work alongside some of New Zealand's biggest businesses, councils and government agencies.

Downer New Zealand is a leading provider of integrated services. Our commitment to building long term relationships and supporting our customers with high calibre services and solutions; the talents of our people; and consistent excellence in operational delivery sets us apart.

Downer's Construction division is highly respected and has a great track record for delivering a high standard of work across New Zealand. We have a full time Traffic Management Foreperson position available in Taupo for a highly independent individual with exceptional leadership skills and a passion for delivering results.

About the role:

Your days will be busy managing and supervising Renewals and Construction projects in the Central North region alongside acting as STMS 1 when required. This 'hands on' role will require you to provide leadership to your crew by planning, offering clear direction and monitoring activities whilst working alongside the team in the field. You will also:

• Lead safe site setup and ensure we adhere to legislative requirements
• Be responsible to ensure all work is completed to the satisfaction of our customers
• Ensure that all Zero Harm and production targets are met
• Provide clear records and reports on all activities undertaken by Downer staff and subcontractors
• Offer coaching and training to your crew to grow their capabilities

This is a permanent, full time position, primarily working Monday - Friday however flexibility to undertake night, weekend and working away from home duties from time to time is required.

Benefits of joining Downer:

An opportunity to work in an industry-leading organisation. Downer New Zealand is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. With a great team culture and responsive management you will be positioned for success. We also offer:

• Long term career development opportunities
• A stable work environment with a Full time hours guaranteed - Minimum 40 hours per week
• Support to mentor and develop a team of experts
• A competitive remuneration package with access to corporate discounts and perks
• Tools of trade including uniform, PPE gear, phone and company vehicle

About you:

To be successful in this challenging and exciting role you will have excellent communication skills and solid customer and commercial awareness on site. You will be confident to plan and structure the workload but also capable to trouble shoot on the fly. Alongside an excellent understanding of Local and national authorities traffic management requirements and methodologies you will also have sound knowledge of Quality Assurance, Health and Safety & RMA procedures and performance. We'd also value the following skills and attributes:

• Class 1-2 Drivers Licence and STMS 1 cert required
• Class 4 Drivers Licence and WTR endorsements are desirable but not essential
• Previous experience supervising static, semi static and mobile operation, including road maintenance projects
• Confidence maintaining and enforcing safety standards and site safe operations
• Great leadership with the ability to identify potential in people as well as mentor and train team members