Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here

Downer Is Committed To Delivering Excellence By Ensuring Our People Have The Environment And The Means To Be Successful. We Offer

• Rewarding pay

• Health care and Wellbeing benefits

• Deals & Discounts from local and national retailers

• Whanau Scholarships

• Development programmes and ongoing career opportunities across NZ & Australia
  
  
  

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

The Downer Transport and Infrastructure division is highly respected and has a great track record for delivering a high standard of work across the country. We are looking for an experienced or up-and-coming STMS to join our civil team based in Penrose, Auckland.

As an STMS, you will ensure the accurate following of temporary traffic management plans and oversee set up and pack down of road closures and diversions.

• You will be confident leading toolbox and closure briefings with crew, whilst providing clear job details and expectations to TMO’s

• Willing and able to train and upskill our Traffic Controllers and junior STMS’

• Ensure the safety of the Downer crew, subbies, and the general public
  
  
  

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

Skills

If you enjoy spending your days on your feet and outdoors, this would be your perfect next move! You will have a can-do attitude, strong leadership skills with the ability to engage and motivate your team. We’d also value:

• STMS Cat A/B/C Practicing or 1 Warrant (preferable)

• Class 1 Full New Zealand Driver’s licence (Class 2 beneficial)

• Reliability, problem solving abilities and people skills

• A commitment and confidence to maintain safe work practices
  
  
  

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site https://people.downergroup.co.nz/join-our-transport-team/

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application!

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.

The Downer Transport & Infrastructure Recruitment office will be closed from Wednesday 24 December 2025 and we will be back on Monday, 12 January 2026. If you submit an application during this window, please note that we will review your details and update you upon our return. Wishing you a safe and festive holiday season!