Job Description
About the Role
You’ll be working full-time, leading a team on a variety of sites across the North Island. This is a practical, hands-on role that involves both supervision and physical labour. The role will require extended periods of travel (2-3 week blocks) outside Auckland from time to time.
Key Responsibilities:
- Constructing timber, palisade, and concrete retaining walls
- Re-levelling, re-piling, and foundation strengthening
- Reading plans, marking out sites, and estimating materials
- Operating drills, piling gear, and other machinery
- Leading small on-site teams and overseeing daily workflow
- Procuring materials and ensuring site safety
What We’re Looking For
We’re after someone with solid on-the-tools experience and leadership ability.
You should have:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in retaining/foundation work
- Strong attention to detail and site safety
- Confidence reading plans and supervising crews
- Great communication and time management skills
- A full driver’s licence with WTR endorsements
- LBP (Foundations) preferred but not required
- Willingness to travel and stay away for jobs
What’s in it for You?
- $30–$40/hr depending on experience + weekly pay
- Consistent, full-time hours with respected contractors
- Variety of sites and travel around the North Island
- Great team culture and hands-on leadership experience
- Opportunities to upskill and grow within the company
About Us:
We are New Zealand’s largest integrated provider of skilled contract labour, delivering specialised talent to the construction sector. With industry-leading experience and a strong commitment to delivering results, we take pride in supporting both our clients and our candidates. We offer tailored recruitment solutions and have built a trusted reputation for connecting quality talent with outstanding roles.
What’s Next:
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Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.