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You’ll bring a great attitude, enjoy being part of a crew and be ready to build your capability in the water industry.\nYou’ll bring:\nKnowledge and/or around one year’s experience in infrastructure, civil works or a similar environment\nExperience or a genuine interest in water reticulation\nPractical problem-solving skills and a strong commitment to working safely\nA positive, proactive and team-focused attitude\nGood verbal and written communication skills\nConfidence dealing with customers and members of the public\nBasic computer skills, including the ability to enter job information into a mobile field device\nA current Full Drivers licence; Class 2 and RTW endorsements would be advantageous \nYou don’t need to know everything from day one. We’re looking for someone who is motivated to learn, willing to get stuck in and keen to develop their skills within the water industry.\nNgā Painga o te Mahi ki Downer | Why you will enjoy working here\nAt Downer, we empower our people to make the difference that matters. You’ll join a supportive team delivering essential water services, with the opportunity to learn on the job and build practical experience across the industry.\nWe support you with:\nTraining, upskilling and career development opportunities\nFlexible working arrangements where operationally possible\nFree counselling support for you and your immediate whānau\nMarram healthcare benefits and discounted holiday homes\nWhānau scholarships and supportive employee networks\nDiscounts and cashback through Perks@Downer\nBased in Rosedale on Auckland’s North Shore, this is an opportunity to develop practical skills while working on infrastructure that local communities rely on every day.\nKo wai mātou | About Energy & Utilities\nDowner’s Energy & Utilities business is an integrated trans-Tasman team delivering services that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. 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