Canterbury Transport Opportunities
Help shape the future of Canterbury
Canterbury is growing, creating opportunities to strengthen connections, support local businesses and deliver the infrastructure communities rely on every day.
We’re looking to partner with local suppliers and subcontractors and connect with talented people who want to help build Canterbury’s future and make the difference that matters in the communities they call home.
Whether you’re a business ready to support major infrastructure projects or a skilled professional looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
Be part of Canterbury’s next chapter
Whether you’re a supplier, subcontractor or looking for career opportunities in the region, we’d like to hear from you.
Join us in delivering the infrastructure that keeps Canterbury moving and supports local communities
Register your interest today.
North and South Canterbury Network Outcomes Contracts
For around 10 years, Downer maintained and improved Canterbury’s state highway network through the North Canterbury and South Canterbury Network Outcomes Contracts with the NZ Transport Agency.
North Canterbury Transport Infrastructure Recovery
Following the 7.8-magnitude Kaikōura earthquake in November 2016, one of New Zealand’s most important transport corridors was severely damaged.
Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT)
Following the Canterbury earthquake sequence, Christchurch faced one of the largest infrastructure programmes undertaken in New Zealand.

SH1 Russley Road Upgrade
The SH1 Russley Road Upgrade transformed one of Christchurch's most important transport corridors into a safer, more resilient and more welcoming gateway to the city.