Maintenance Supervisor
Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
Downer's Energy & Utilities team is looking for an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to join our Taupō-based Transmission team.
Reporting to the Maintenance Delivery Manager, you'll be responsible for planning, scheduling, and leading the delivery of scheduled and unscheduled transmission substation maintenance activities. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll oversee field crews, coordinate resources, support fault response activities, and ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading transmission maintenance crews and field operations
- Planning and scheduling labour, equipment, and materials
- Coordinating preventative and corrective maintenance activities
- Supporting fault response and outage work
- Managing work orders, documentation, and reporting requirements
- Building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
- Promoting Downer's Zero Harm culture and safety standards
- Coaching and developing team members to achieve strong operational outcomes.
Ngā pūkenga matua | What We're Looking For
We're looking for a strong people leader with a commitment to safety, quality, and customer service.
You'll bring:
- Registered Electrician status with a current practising licence
- Relevant electrical trade qualification (Level 4 or equivalent)
- Current Full Class 1 driver's licence
- Experience leading electrical maintenance or transmission crews
- Knowledge of electrical industry regulations and safe work practices
- Experience working within transmission, generation, or high-voltage substation environments
- Strong planning, problem-solving, and organisational skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Sound computer skills, including Microsoft Office
- A passion for mentoring and developing others.
The following would be advantageous but not essential:
- Transpower qualifications including Works Management, Permit Recipient or Substation Maintainer
- Previous transmission substation maintenance experience
- Transpower Technical Expert - Substation Maintainer certification.
Ngā Painga o te Mahi ki Downer | What We Offer
Our purpose is to enable communities to thrive, driven by your passion and dedication. We offer:
- Career: Ongoing training, development, and leadership opportunities
- Wellbeing: Zero Harm culture, free confidential counselling, Marram healthcare benefits, and holiday home access
- Community: Employee-led networks including StandOut, Fetu Pasifika, EmpowerHER, and Wāhine Kotahitanga
- Individuality: Access to Perks@Downer discounts across retail, travel, health, and lifestyle providers
- Competitive remuneration package
- Company vehicle, laptop, and mobile phone
Ko wai mātou | About Energy & Utilities
Downer's Energy & Utilities business is an integrated trans-Tasman team delivering services that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure.
We design, build, operate, and maintain critical assets across water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial, and power generation sectors.
Downer is an inclusive employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and cultures.
How to Apply | Me pēhea ki te tono
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply to submit your application.
Successful applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, medical assessment, and Ministry of Justice check.
Please submit your application online via the advertisement. Email applications will not be accepted.
Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Downer will be deemed the property of Downer.