Asset Technician

We have an exciting opportunity to become part of a high performing Tasman team as an Asset Engineering Technician

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

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

Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:

• Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
• All the tools of trade you need to do your job
• Discounts for Samsung, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more!

Have a look at our other great benefits here!

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity to become part of a high performing Tasman team as an Asset Engineering Technician. Reporting to the Asset Engineer, this role is responsible for providing technical asset management services, enhancing services to clients and supporting the contract operations teams.

The primary role of this position is to ensure that engineering processes and deliverables that are related to infrastructure asset management are carried out to the required company and contract standards, as well as to analyse and manage asset information data, assist with the setup of hardware and software systems used in the collection of asset data.

You will find yourself performing tasks such as but not limited to:

• Work with field data collectors, road inspectors and frontline staff providing training and quality processes.
• Assist the Asset Engineer and Delivery team with programming and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Support, implement and adhere to H&S policies and procedures
• Managing the processes associated with the provision of data and condition collection including inspiring a team of inspectors
• Functional Relationship with the Asset Information Manager.

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

You will ideally have some civil construction experience in road maintenance, along with:

• A relevant tertiary Engineering or Information Technology or science qualification
• Ability to manage and develop effective working
• GIS experience is advantageous
• Experience in contract engineering, spatial analysis or information management
• Previous experience in Asset and Works Management (AWM) systems would be highly advantageous.

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 727828

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.

The Downer Recruitment Team will be on a holiday break from 24 December 2025 and will return on 12 January 2026. During this period, we will not be contactable and responses to applications or enquiries will resume after we return. We look forward to connecting with you in the new year.