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Downer New Zealand has a proud history that can be traced back to 1870, and today we are NZ's leading provider of integrated services. Our commitment is building long term relationships and supporting our customers with high calibre services and solutions. The key to our success is our people who, on a day-to-day basis, they stand and deliver the company's core values of Excellence, Courage, Collaboration & Integrity across a diverse landscape of markets. We are proud of what we do, and that we support the well-being of the communities we work, live and play in .

About the role:

Downer holds a long-term Asset Management and Facilities Management contract with the Department of Corrections and the Ministry of Justice. This involves the proactive management and delivery to the national portfolio of facilities including 16 prisons, 100 courts and 157 community correctional sites. This contract underpins the provision of availability of facilities to support core Government services.

Our Senior Technicians are key to the successful delivery of maintenance services to the Prison sites that we manage. Reporting to the Site Manager, this is a role that requires a hands-on practical approach and provides an opportunity for an ambitious and resilient individual to lead a team to deliver services within KPI and to provide quality, value for money work.

About you:

On a daily basis, you will be leading, managing and supporting the undertaking of scheduled maintenance services, first response and reactive jobs in order to mitigate disruption to the customer's activities, all the while ensuring safe working practices are implemented and corrective actions are taken where required.

If you believe you have the following attributes, we would love to hear from you:

• Must have a current trade qualification and minimum 3 years' experience within the facilities management industry;
• Proven people leadership experience with a high level of emotional intelligence and a demonstrated ability to get the best out of a team;
• Strong customer centric approach;
• Experienced at effective resource planning and scheduling;
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple demands;
• Ability to identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives;
• Computer literate, including MS Outlook and MS Excel;
• Working knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015;
• Must hold a current full driver's licence.

What we offer:

This is an outstanding opportunity to work in our diverse business. We offer you the opportunity to join our diverse and inclusive culture, and be part of a great team working in a collaborative environment. We provide comprehensive training to meet the stringent criteria of our industry, a competitive remuneration package reflective of your skills and experience, and all the tools of trade you need to do your job.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, head to www.downercareers.co.nz and enter reference number 580870 to apply.

Downer NZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture.

Our workplaces are drug and alcohol free - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-Employment drug test and medical.

Due to the fast-paced nature of Downer, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don't delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible.