Water Reticulation Supervisor

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

The best leaders don't spend their days watching from the side lines.

They're the ones who know their crews, solve problems before they become headaches and create an environment where people enjoy coming to work.

That's exactly what we're looking for in our next Water Reticulation Supervisor.

Joining our Tauranga team, you'll oversee crews delivering maintenance and operational works across water, wastewater and stormwater networks. You'll be the connection point between the field and leadership team, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the high standards our customers expect.

This isn't a role where every day looks the same. You'll be planning work programmes, supporting crews in the field, managing contractors, responding to operational challenges and helping customers get the outcomes they need. You'll have the opportunity to influence everything from team culture and productivity to safety performance and service delivery.

Just as importantly, you'll be leading people. You'll coach, mentor and develop your crews, create a positive team environment and help build a culture where everyone looks out for one another and takes pride in the work they do.

The work we do directly impacts thousands of people every day. While most people never think about what happens when they turn on a tap, you'll know exactly what's happening behind the scenes and you'll have played a key role in making it happen.

If you're an experienced supervisor who enjoys leading from the front, building strong teams and delivering great outcomes for customers, we'd love to hear from you.

Mōu koe | About You

You will bring:

• Experience leading operational, maintenance or construction crews within water, wastewater, stormwater, civil or utilities environments
• Proven ability to build engaged, productive and high-performing teams
  Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to juggle competing priorities
• A practical leadership style and willingness to support crews when required
• Experience managing subcontractors, resources and day-to-day operational delivery
• A strong commitment to safety leadership and continuous improvement
• Confidence working with customers, clients, suppliers and key stakeholders
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of productivity, quality and financial performance
• Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate people from all backgrounds
• The ability to remain calm, decisive and solutions-focused when challenges arise

Most importantly, you're the type of leader who earns respect rather than demands it. You know how to bring out the best in people, celebrate success, have the tough conversations when needed and create a team culture others want to be part of.

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

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please submit your application online via the advertisement. Email applications will not be accepted.