Driver Operator at Downer in Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

Work on Queenstown’s stunning alpine network while operating top-tier gear and making a real impact on critical infrastructure.

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:

• Free access to Marram health care benefits + discounted holiday homes
• Ongoing training, development and real career progression
• Discounts for insurance, retail stores, gym memberships and more!
• $500 referral bonus for bringing your mates onboard
• Full PPE provided
  • Full NZ Class 4 or 5 licence
  • Experience transporting and operating machinery
  • Strong focus on safety and quality
  • Ability to work independently and in a team
  • Civil construction experience (preferred)
  • A hands-on, can-do attitude and flexibility for shift work

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

Join our Queenstown team and work across one of New Zealand’s most stunning alpine networks.

As a Driver/Operator, you’ll be responsible for safely operating, servicing and maintaining plant and equipment while supporting maintenance and urgent repair work across the network. From routine works to winter and emergency response, your role will help keep the region’s roads safe and operational year-round.

This is a permanent, full-time role, Monday–Friday, with occasional weekend work, winter rosters and on-call requirements.

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

Along with a positive attitude and your commitment to safe worksite practises, you will have a proven ability to ensure proper care, maintenance and operation of appropriate plant and equipment. You will also have:

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply

Ready to get stuck in? Click Apply Now and join a team that takes pride in delivering great work every day. 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.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

About the Team

Downer’s Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers’ challenges, and for our communities.

About the Company

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.