Expression of Interest – Sealing & Paving Professionals

New Zealand · Gisborne, New Zealand · Manawatu-Whanganui, New Zealand · Hawke's Bay, New Zealand · Tasman, New Zealand · Wellington, New Zealand · Dunedin, New Zealand · Invercargill, New ZealandPosted Aug 2, 2026

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity 

At Downer Transport & Infrastructure, our surfacing teams keep New Zealand moving.
As we look ahead to the seasons to come, we’re inviting Expressions of Interest from experienced sealing and paving professionals who may be open to exploring future opportunities across Hawke’s Bay, Manawatu, Wellington, Tasman, Gisborne, Dunedin and Invercargill 

 

This Expression of Interest is about building connections early and understanding what capability exists in the market for roles that are traditionally hard to fill.

 

Why register an Expression of Interest with Downer?

Because at Downer, people are our priority.

Registering your interest allows you to:

  • Connect early with a business that plans ahead
  • Be considered for future roles as they emerge - without pressure
  • Have informal, respectful conversations about what might be next for you
  • Join a team where safety, care, teamwork and development come first

 

Who we’re keen to hear from

Leadership & Technical

  • Surfacing Manager
  • Contract Managers – Sealing & Paving
  • Contract Engineers – Sealing & Paving
  • Supervisors – Sealing & Paving

 

Operational & Skilled

  • Paver Operators & Screed Operators
  • Sprayer Drivers
  • Roto Mill Operators
  • Skilled workers across sealing and paving operations

 

EOIs are invited for potential future opportunities across:

Locations of Interest

 

Hawke’s Bay | Manawatu | Wellington | Tasman | Gisborne | Dunedin | Invercargill

 

 

What we’re looking for

  • Demonstrated experience in sealing and/or paving environments
  • Strong commitment to health, safety and teamwork
  • For leadership roles: experience in contract delivery, people leadership and commercial awareness
  • For operators and skilled workers: technical competency, reliability and pride in quality workmanship

 

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation 
Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here!

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply 
Please submit your resume as an Expression of Interest, click Apply Now to submit your EOI! The reference number for this role is 732631 

 

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