Team Leader

We currently have an opportunity for a Team Leader tojoin our Department of Corrections and the Ministry of Justice team and play a key role in our high performance team.Reporting tothe Senior Site Facilities Manageryoull help deliver high-quality outcomes that support our essential services.

Te Kōwhiringa The Opportunity

Downer holds a long-term Asset Management and Facilities Management contract with the Department of Corrections and the Ministry of Justice that proactively manages and delivers to the national portfolio of facilities including 15 prisons 98 courts and 141 community correctional sites.

We now have an opportunity for a Team Leader to join our team in Wellington at the Rimutaka Prison. This position is full time with a guaranteed min 40 hours per week and will be responsible for asset maintenance team leadership and delivering excellent customer service to our client.

Prisons are sometimes challenging work environments so you must be confident and able to conduct yourself professionally at all times. You will also understand the 24/7 nature of a prison site and be prepared to sometimes manage jobs and situations after hours.

What Youll Do

This role offers a broad scope with key responsibilities including:

• Leadership of the team both through guidance and leading by example to complete tasks.

• A hands-on approach and you will be required to assist in the site-specific deliverables (i.e. you may be on the tools for part of each day)

• Promoting strong collaborative customer relationships with positive interactions and value adding activities

• Support with solid technical solutions in the trades areas (electrical air conditioning mechanical building and facilities assets spaces)

• Allocation of work to the correct trade resources

This is a fantastic role that will suit someone who is outcome-focused enjoys a challenge and is able to take initiative whilst building great relationships with our team and client.

Nga pūkenga matua Important Skills

Were looking for someone who is passionate about going the extra mile! You are motivated and ready for the opportunity to take on a leadership role to achieve a high standard performance. You will also bring with you:

• Relevant trades background and qualifications (i.e. electrical building plumbing HVAC)

• Minimum five years experience in a trade environment.

• Demonstrated experience in operational leadership of a multi trade service delivery team.

• Experience driving operational activities to ensure quality workmanship is achieved jobs are completed to schedule and on time and rework is minimised.

• Ownership and commitment.

• Hold current full drivers license essential

• A good level of computer skills as all work is completed using computers and tablets.

More than anything youll 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

Were 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 youll find real opportunities to advance your career.

• : 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 26000 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.

Were 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 doesnt align perfectly with this role wed 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 were here to help you put your best foot forward.

Me pēhea ki te tono How to apply
Click APPLY and please include your CV and copies of relevant licenses/qualification. The reference number for this role is 731344.

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.