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Join our team and play a key role in delivery of contract services and day-to-day supervision of sub-contractor services. Reporting to Team Leader, you'll help deliver high-quality outcomes that support our essential services.\nTe Kōwhiringa | The Opportunity\nThe Works Supervisor will provide direction and guidance to both Kāinga Ora personnel and subcontractors and ensure work is being performed as specified in work order and in accordance with contractual and business key performance indicators.\nWe are seeking someone with either social housing, facility maintenance or other related building and or trade-related experience. Do you have preferred knowledge in the following categories: Building, Glazing, Plumbing, Painting, Roofing, Surveying and Electrical etc. We want people with practical experience with a can-do attitude, wanting to help other people!\nWhat You’ll Do (key responsibilities)\nThis role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:\nEnsuring the effective delivery of contract services and day to day supervision of sub-contractor services ensuring works are consistently undertaken to a high standard and within specification and value for money.\nUndertake regular assessments and audits to ensure regulatory and quality requirements are met and support continuous improvement in sub-contractor performance\nBuilding and maintaining strong, positive collaborative relationships with contractors and customers based on trust, integrity, and open communication\nProvide guidance and direction to Kainga Ora personnel and sub-contractors and ensure work is being performed as specified in work order and in accordance with contractual and business KPIs\nNga pūkenga matua | Important Skills (experience required)\nA trades background and ideally trade qualified and proven work history working as either a Site Supervisor or Foreperson\nExperience within facilities management and asset maintenance including the delivery of contractual KPIs via sub-contractor\nExperience in monitoring and evaluating the performance of subcontractors\nHas excellent time management and planning skills\nFamiliarity and understanding of domestic building statutory obligations, codes of practice and Building code of New Zealand\nAn understanding of project management principles along with the ability to read technical drawings and specifications\nMore than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.\nKo wai mātou | Our Organisation\nAt Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.\nKo te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here\nWe’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:\nTraining and development to support and diversify your career.\n\nWith 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career.\n\nPerks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.\n\nEmployee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.\n\nYou want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.\nWe know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.\nWe’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.\nIf you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.\nMe pēhea ki te tono | How to apply\nClick \"APPLY\" and please include your CV, copies of relevant licences/qualification.The reference number for this role is 736538.\nWe 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. 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