With a strong legacy in power transmission in Australia, Downer expanded its expertise into the New Zealand market in 2022, supporting the country’s transition to a low-emissions, electrified future.

We are a trusted partner to utility providers, private developers, and government agencies, delivering critical infrastructure that powers communities and supports the transition to decarbonise New Zealand.

Services include:

Substation delivery

• Full lifecycle services including design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations
• Routine, reactive and repair work
• Civil works, including access ways, retaining wall construction and road resealing

Grid maintenance

• Routine & preventative maintenance of high-voltage transmission assets
• Station operating services
• 24/7 fault call-out response – rapid deployment of teams for emergency fault detection, response, and isolation
• Minor capital project works – delivery of small-scale infrastructure upgrades
• Constable project delivery – participation in Transpower’s contestable work panels, enabling Downer to bid for and deliver major grid investment projects beyond the core contract