Facilities Technician Electrician
Downer.com
Office
Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand
Full Time
We currently have an opportunity for a Facilities Technician - Electrician to join our Department of Corrections and the Ministry of Justice team and play a key role in our high-performance Project team at Invercargill Prison. Reporting to Site Manager, you'll help deliver high-quality outcomes that support our essential services.
Te Kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
Downer holds a long-term Asset Management and Facilities Management contract with the Department of Corrections and the Ministry of Justice. This involves the proactive management and delivery to the national portfolio of facilities including 15 prisons, 100 courts and 157 community correctional sites. This contract underpins the provision of availability of facilities to support core Government services.
You will work in a robust environment undertaking of scheduled maintenance, first response, and reactive activities to mitigate disruption to the customer’s activities and business all while ensuring safe working practices are implemented and take corrective actions where required.
Prisons are sometimes challenging work environments, so you must be confident and able to conduct yourself professionally at all times. You will also understand the 24/7 nature of a prison site and be prepared to sometimes manage jobs and situations after hours.
What You’ll Do
- Prioritise Zero Harm and work safely at all times
- Perform tasks under the direction of a designated leader, aligned with service delivery or project goals
- Operate within defined parameters such as time, budget, materials, and resources
- Foster collaborative customer relationships and contribute to value-adding activities
- Support technical and operational functions including design, scoping, costing, quoting, and risk management
- Provide technical expertise across electrical, mechanical, air-conditioning, and facilities, including mentoring apprentices/junior electricians
This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to expand their knowledge in the Facilities sector. There are a lot of opportunities to grow within the team and you will be exposed to different responsibilities that will further enhance your skills in Electrical.
Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
We would love to hear from candidates who have the following attributes:
- NZ registered Electrician with a current and full NZ Practicing Electrical Licence and a strong background in commercial/light industrial & domestic electrical work
- Minimum five years’ experience in electrical, air-conditioning, facilities, and building maintenance industries
- Strong understanding of business fundamentals, including operations and basic financial principles.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to relate to people at all levels, along with effective prioritization and stress management.
- Motivated, outcome-oriented professional with ownership, strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and a drive for continuous improvement.
More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.
Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
At 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.
Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here
We’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:
Training and development to support and diversify your career.
With 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career.
Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.
Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.
You 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.
We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.
We’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.
If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.
Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
Click "APPLY" and please include your CV and copies of relevant licenses/qualification. The reference number for this role is 728331.
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.