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Field Manager

Downer


Job Location:

Timaru - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 23 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 20 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

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The Opportunity

Were on the lookout for an enthusiastic and driven Field Manager to lead our team of Field Technicians within our growing Energy and Utilities in the Telecommunications area of the business in Washdyke Canterbury.

The primary purpose of the Field Manager role is to provide strong leadership to a team of Field Technicians ensuring a motivated high-performing workforce that consistently meets our customer commitments. This includes overseeing technicians who operate across all telecommunications work streamsOutside Plant (OSP) Inside Plant (ISP) Mobile and Essential Services (ES).

  • SupervisingtheactivitiesoftheFieldTechnicianstoachieveproductivitytargetsandprovide customers with quality service.
  • Fostering a culture of safety accountability and continuous improvement
  • Ensuring operational efficiency and service excellence across all work streams
  • EnsuringthatwemeetallKPIsandSLAtargetsinlinewithour business objectives
  • Ensuringcompliancewithallcompanypolicystandardsandprocedures
  • Fosteringthe developmentof team membersto enhance skillswithintheteam anddeveloppotential future leaders of the business.

What we are looking for

  • Level 4 NZQA qualification preferred with demonstrable Telco experience or potential to lead a technical field team in a service-based industry
  • Supervisory Certificate or higher preferred able to consistently demonstrate core management competencies
  • Formal training in Health and Safety Management

What we offer

  • Flexible working environment
  • Opportunity for career growth with structured frameworks and supportive-inclusive team
  • Competitive Salary and Employee Benefits
  • Valued and respected position with supportive and experienced team
  • Work for a major ASX-listed company

About Energy & UtilitiesDowners 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 todays 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 peoples diverse experiences talents and cultures. As an inclusive employer we welcome applications from everyone.

How to apply

Click Apply to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes fees or costs from recruitment agencies search firms or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications via the advertisement.




Required Experience:

Manager


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