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:

Full-time (40 hours) guaranteed, and overtime is available during the Summer season. 

Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes

Discounts for Samsung, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more!

Great promotion and career development opportunities 

$500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer

Free monthly benefits in association with Z Energy 

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

The Downer South 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 Mower Operator to provide support within the Rangitīkei District out of our Marton depot. The main responsibility in this role will be to operator a tractor/mower to maintain roadside vegetation.

Please note this is a fixed term role for the duration of the contract season (October - end of April), with the potential to continue with Downer beyond this project. If you're open to exploring other opportunities within our business, this could be the beginning of a longer career with us.  

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

You will be a physically fit and motivated person and will bring with you. 

Experience with agricultural equipment highly desirable  

Class 1 licence with wheels endorsement required 

Enjoy working outdoors and keeping physically fit

Be reliable and hard working

Show commitment to safe work practises

Assist with call-out work as required 

Have a positive 'can do' attitude 

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 

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 725083.

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.