We currently have an opportunity for a Maintenance Supervisor / Subcontractor Lead. Join our facilities Management team and play a key role in managing the site trades and subcontractors to deliver for our customer and contractual requirements. Reporting to Facilities Manager, you'll help deliver high-quality outcomes that support our essential services.

Te Kōwhiringa | The Opportunity 

Spotless Facilities Services (a Downer Company) delivers a range of Facilities Maintenance and Management Services to New Zealand Defence Force.

What You’ll Do (key responsibilities)

This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:

Managing our trades and subcontractors’ performance including Zero Harm, quality and productivity.Development of trades staff including delivering staff performance reviews.Along with our national Service Management Centre scheduling and planning the workloads of the internal trades team and subcontractors to ensure safe, timely and cost-effective jobs completion and KPI’s.Supporting the site with solid technical solutions, guiding team members, and providing steady and consistent leadership.Develop strong collaborative customer relationships and ensure customer interactions are positive and constructive.Enjoy being ‘hands-on’ 

 

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills (experience required)

Experience in a trade or similar industryExperience in managing a large team within a KPI framework.Experience in managing subcontractorsProven people leadership experience and a strong customer centric approach.A demonstrated ability to get the best out of a team.Experienced at effective resource planning and scheduling.A strong commitment to Health and Safety.Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple demands.Ability to identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives.Must be computer literate and be able to use MS Outlook and MS Excel.Must hold a current full driver’s licence.

 

More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

 

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation 

At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.

 

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

We’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:

Training and development to support and diversify your career. 

With 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career.

Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.

Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.

 

You want your work to matter and so do we.  With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

 

We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals.  Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

 

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.

 

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
Click "APPLY" and please include your CV, copies of relevant licences/qualification.

 

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.