Programming Lead – Te Pae o Tararua Ō2NL at Downer · Wellington

Explore your next career move with Downer and our Infrastructure Delivery team. We are seeking a Programming Lead to join us on a key project leaving a lasting legacy in the Horowhenua District.

Downer’s Infrastructure Delivery team is helping deliver the Ōtaki to North of Levin (Ō2NL) Highway Project. We are looking for a skilled Programming Lead to join the Ō2NL South Alliance and support the successful delivery of key stormwater drainage works on this significant infrastructure project.

About Ō2NL:

The Ōtaki to north of Levin (Ō2NL) highway will dramatically improve safety, resilience, and efficiency, as well as increasing transport choices for the area’s growing population. The Ō2NL project is led in partnership with NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Muaūpoko Tribal Authority, local hapū of Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga and council partner Horowhenua District Council.

This transformative project is being delivered using a two-alliance approach, with each alliance delivering a section of the road and associated works. Together alliance partners are working to create a positive legacy for the region, led by our project principles to tread lightly with the whenua and create an enduring legacy. We are seeking excellent people for this unique opportunity to work and collaborate with leading industry organisations.

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

As a Programming Lead you will ensure operations are efficiently programmed and communicated to the Construction Manager and operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the project’s baseline and target programmes
• Lead all programming activity with the project team, including short-term programming
• Manage monthly progress reporting processes
• Manage all programming systems and software
• Liaise with programming stakeholders
• Highlight emerging risks to programme to the Construction Manager
• Provide leadership in Zero Harm initiatives and quality assurance.

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

• A tertiary qualification in engineering or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Proven experience in infrastructure project delivery.
• Strong knowledge of planning and programming software (e.g., Primavera P6).
• Excellent communication, planning, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Leadership capabilities with a focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation.

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:

• Rewarding salary
• Z Energy fuel discount and monthly freebies
• Free Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
• An inclusive and respectable place to work
• $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
• Progression and development programmes to support personal and professional growth

Have a look at our other great benefits here!

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 733438.

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.

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.