Keresoma Laeli - a career in Civil Construction Supervision

A move to New Zealand gave Keresoma Laeli a career change, as well as fresh start in a new country.

Kere is originally from Samoa and used to work in the building industry.  He got into civil infrastructure in 1996 – shortly after he and his family arrived in New Zealand. 

Kere's current role is as a civil construction supervisor at Downer NZ in Panmure.  He is manages two ground staff and several sub-contractors.

While with Downer NZ, Kere has completed National Certificates in Civil Infrastructure (General Introductory Skills), Civil Construction Supervision, and Civil Infrastructure Health, Safety and Environment (Operations).

Kere thrives on the extra responsibility of being a supervisor. He explains, “Managing people is very satisfying.  It’s great to work as a team and see a job well done. 

“At the moment I’m involved in two sites in East Auckland, overseeing drainage, kerb and channel and road widening work.  As well as managing the team, my job is still hands-on and I get plenty of time on the machines. 

Kere says, “The great thing about civil construction is that there are so many opportunities.  If you have the right attitude and like working with your hands then you can go far – I’m proof of that.”

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