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October 14, 2024

Downer Group

Dunedin

FULL TIME


Team Leader

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
Downer holds a long-term Asset Management and Facilities Management contract with the Department of Corrections and the Ministry of Justice. This involves the proactive & reactive management and delivery to the national portfolio of facilities including 15 prisons, 98 courts and 141 community correctional sites. This contract underpins the provision of availability of facilities to support core Government services.
We now have an opportunity for a Team Leader to join our team based at the Otago Corrections Facility. 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.
Your day-to-day duties will include:
  • 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
Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills
We are looking for candidates with the following skills & experience:
  • Relevant trades background and qualifications (i.e.. electrical, building, plumbing HVAC)
  • Minimum five years’ experience in a trade environments.
  • 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 driver’s license – essential
  • A good level of computer skills as all work is completed using computers and tablets.
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 you the opportunity to join our diverse and inclusive culture and be part of a great team working in a collaborative environment. We also offer:
  • Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
  • Great promotion and career development opportunities.
Iko 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 714299
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.

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