Our ambition is to build a better future for Aotearoa. It takes the passion and the efforts of ten thousand people across the country to bring it to life. We are people like you, and we make change happen every day in our local communities. We offer a wide range of opportunities for development and growth – facilitating something different for everyone. We recognise that not one size fits all, and for you to thrive, we provide a multitude of support and pathways to suit.
Downer keeps New Zealand moving by delivering transport solutions. Whether it’s road maintenance, asset management, digital engineering, or a large infrastructure project, we have experts on the ground all over the country.
As a leading utilities provider in New Zealand, we are a partner of choice for cities, rural communities and industries, providing exceptional delivery throughout the whole asset lifecycle.
The Facilities business combines the strength of Downer, Hawkins and Spotless to provide whole of life solutions for customers across Aotearoa. We design, build, maintain and operate social infrastructure, and offer industry leading future focused solutions.
Our National Support Centre team is responsible for providing specialist expertise and support to our customers and staff across the country.
We support our people who want to grow and develop by learning new skills in a safe and inclusive environment.
It amounts to a recognition and celebration of the diversity of our workforce. By continuing to build our peoples capability through targeted leadership, management and development initiatives, we will grow as individuals and as a team.
No one achieves anything ground-breaking by doing the same. Different is more than just where you come from or what you look like. Different is in the way you think, the actions you take and the unique perspective you as an individual can bring to the table.
Our differences are the backbone of our strength. They’re what allow us to solve challenges, not running away from them, forge long lasting relationships, and build a better Aotearoa.
For over 150 years, we develop, build and maintain some of this country’s most iconic infrastructure that contributes to the way we all live and work. But what makes the difference, and shapes our success as a company is the melting pot of amazing people from all walks of life. Different strengths, skills and perspectives all working together.
Facilities, Utilities and Transport is what we do. We plan, build, maintain and operate, right through the life of our country’s infrastructure. Operating for 150 years, we’re always on - across 122 locations in Aotearoa New Zealand.
It’s engaging and rewarding work, not least because of the diverse mix of people we work with every day.
You’re setting out on the career journey of a lifetime and you’ve tons of potential. So it pays to get the best experience and guidance right from the start.
That’s why Downer’s range of award-winning summer intern, graduate and cadetship programmes have been designed to provide challenging and fulfilling work that will stretch you and help you to develop the best you.
The pool of expertise we are looking for is just as wide as the Downer’s expertise is diverse. Our programmes take place throughout the year, check it out or be in touch in you want to learn more.
If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries, trying something new and challenging the norms, come and join the team at Downer.
