Project Supervisor

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Downer is hiring a full-time Project Supervisor to lead water network projects across Auckland from Albany, overseeing field crews, coordinating resources, and delivering safe, high-quality results that matter to communities. You’ll drive pre-starts, coordinate with third parties, monitor site performance, and foster safety, quality and collaboration. The ideal candidate has experience supervising water reticulation teams, a National Certificate in Water Reticulation Level 4 (or equivalent), solid knowledge of planned and construction works, and the ability to coordinate subcontractors; a current Class 1 licence is required, with Class 2 and RTW advantageous. Downer offers growth and an inclusive culture; apply online via the advertisement; emails will not be accepted.

Te kōwhiringa | The opportunity

Step into a leadership role where your impact is real, supervising water network projects across Auckland, guiding a skilled crew, and seeing results that matter to communities.

As Project Supervisor, you’ll lead field teams, manage resources, and ensure every job is delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. You’ll stay close to the action, attending pre-starts, coordinating with third parties, and monitoring site performance all while shaping a team culture that values safety, quality, and collaboration.

Downer is more than just a workplace; we invest in our people. You’ll enjoy career growth opportunities, professional development, and the chance to work with a team that values safety, innovation, and doing things the right way. Plus, you’ll have the satisfaction of contributing to vital infrastructure that keeps communities connected and thriving.

If you’re ready to step up, lead with confidence, and make a difference, this is your chance to do it with a company that truly values its people.

Mōu Koe | About you

You understand water networks. You know what good delivery looks like and you’re confident leading crews to get the job done properly.

You’ll bring:

• Experience supervising water reticulation teams
• National Certificate in Water Reticulation Level 4 (Supervisor) or equivalent experience
• Strong knowledge of planned and construction works on water networks
• Traffic management, confined space and hazard awareness training
• A current Class 1 driver’s licence (Class 2 and RTW an advantage)
• Confidence coordinating subcontractors and third parties
• Comfortable using mobile field devices and completing digital reporting
• Experience pricing works (advantageous)
• A proactive, self-motivated and solutions-focused approach

Most importantly, you lead with safety at the forefront and take genuine ownership of team performance and customer outcomes.

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply

Please submit your application online via the advertisement, email applications will not be accepted.