Roadmarking Assistant

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here

At Downer, we build the roads that connect communities across Aotearoa. As an apprentice in our Road Marking team, you’ll learn a skilled trade while working as part of a supportive, experienced crew.

We offer:

Full-time, stable 40-hour weeks + overtime opportunities
Full training and hands-on learning while you earn
Career pathway into skilled road marking and civil roles
All PPE and safety gear provided
Marram healthcare benefits + discounted holiday homes
Retail, tech and lifestyle discounts (Samsung, PB Tech, gyms and more)
$500 employee referral bonus
Monthly fuel and savings benefits with Z Energy
Te Kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

Join our Wellington Road Marking team as an Assistant and start building a long-term career in the roading industry.

In this role, you’ll learn how to carry out road marking installation and maintenance work across highways, arterial roads and local streets while being trained by experienced operators.

You’ll be involved in:

Supporting the crew with day-to-day road marking work
Setting up safe work sites and traffic management zones
Learning how to operate road marking equipment and vehicles
Working outdoors across different sites and environments
Occasional night and weekend work during busy periods

This is a great opportunity for someone who is keen to learn a trade, enjoys physical outdoor work, and wants a clear career pathway in civil construction.

Ngā pūkenga matua | Important Skills

Full Class 1 NZ driver’s licence (or working towards it)
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Reliable, punctual, and a strong work ethic
Comfortable with physical outdoor work
Able to work well in a team environment
Flexibility to work shifts, including nights and weekends when required
Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here!

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 731230.

We 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. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.