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Working alongside our customers, Contract Managers and operational teams, you'll help deliver safe, sustainable and commercially successful outcomes that support communities every day.\nReporting to the General Manager - Water, you'll play a key role in strengthening operational performance, developing high-performing teams and supporting the continued growth of our Water business.\nNgā pūkenga matua | Important Skills\nYou're an experienced leader who knows how to bring people together, build strong customer relationships and deliver results in complex operational environments.\nYou may have gained your experience in water, utilities, construction, energy, transport or another infrastructure sector. What matters most is your ability to lead teams, drive performance and create positive outcomes for customers and communities.\nYou'll bring:\nTertiary qualifications in Business, Engineering, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline\n\nExperience leading large operational teams, portfolios or contracts within infrastructure, utilities, construction or maintenance environments.\nStrong commercial judgement and a track record of delivering sustainable business outcomes.\nThe ability to build trusted relationships with customers, stakeholders and delivery teams.\nExperience creating high-performing, safety-focused teams and cultures.\nClear communication skills and the confidence to influence decisions, lead through change and bring people on the journey.\nStrong strategic thinking, problem-solving and decision-making capability.\nWater industry experience is highly regarded. If your experience comes from a related infrastructure sector and you can see yourself succeeding in this role, we'd encourage you to apply.\nNgā Painga o te Mahi ki Downer | Benefits of working with Downer\nCompetitive remuneration with a significant ASX-listed company\nStructured career paths with the opportunity to work in different areas of the Utilities business, supported by a robust Commercial Operating Model\nA suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP Beyond Blue\nRetail discounts with major retailers, Dell, Good Guys, Samsung, Specsavers & ANZ\nWe are a Tier 1 ASX listed company with in-house capabilities that far exceed traditional contractor environments\nTe wāhi mahi | Location\nThis role is ideally based in Tauranga, one of New Zealand's fastest-growing regions. Wellington or Nelson may also be considered for the right candidate.\nWhy Tauranga?\nImagine finishing work just minutes from beautiful beaches, harbour activities, walking and cycling trails, and everything the Bay of Plenty lifestyle has to offer.\nCombining career opportunity with an outstanding lifestyle, Tauranga is a place where you can grow your career while enjoying more of what matters outside of work.\nKo wai mātou | Our Organisation\nDowner's Energy & Utilities business delivers essential services that connect communities to critical infrastructure across New Zealand and Australia.\nFrom water and power to telecommunications and industrial networks, our people help keep communities running today while building for tomorrow.\nOur people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to succeed. 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