Straight from employers' career sites

Construction jobs in New Zealand.

64 open roles, 17 posted this week. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Construction16 days ago

    Civil Operations Manager

    Stellar Recruitment

    Wellington
    Full time

    Overseeing regional project delivery · Managing budgets and contracts · Leading project teams

    Legal right to work in New Zealand

  • Construction17 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Developing cost estimates · Validating quantities and pricing · Preparing stakeholder reports

    5+ yrs5+ years of industry experience; relevant tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Engineering, or similar; advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; consultancy experience; contractor-side knowledge

  • Construction17 days ago

    Chipsealing Delivery Manager

    Downer · 5001+ employees

    A leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand, planning, creating, and sustaining assets and infrastructure.

    Invercargill, Southland
    Full timeManages people

    Leading chipsealing operations · Overseeing project delivery · Monitoring financial performance

    Proven leadership and people management experience within civil construction, maintenance or a similar contracting environment; strong project and operational management experience; successful applicants must undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and Ministry of Justice check

  • Construction17 days ago

    Network Inspector

    Higgins · 5001+ employees

    A leading New Zealand building products business focused on supply planning and operational excellence.

    Bay of Plenty
    Full time

    Conducting network inspections · Identifying defects and risks · Assessing pavement conditions

    Experience in civil construction or contracting; practical understanding of road, pavement and surfacing conditions; full Class 1 driver licence

    Relocation supportRetirement savings
  • Construction17 days ago

    Operations Manager

    Archway Recruitment

    Wellington
    Full timeSenior

    Overseeing civil projects · Coordinating project resources · Leading field teams

    Strong practical civil construction experience; experience delivering physical works across multiple projects; experience coordinating project resources; experience leading project delivery teams; knowledge of civil construction methodologies and site delivery

  • Construction18 days ago

    STMS

    Higgins · 5001+ employees

    A leading New Zealand building products business focused on supply planning and operational excellence.

    Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
    Full time

    Supervising traffic sites · Leading TTM crews · Implementing traffic plans

    2+ yrsCurrent STMS Category B Practising qualification; NZTA TTM Worker certification and relevant traffic control training; current Class 2 Driver Licence; at least 2 years' experience in roading or traffic management environments

    Retirement savings
  • Construction18 days ago
    Queenstown, Otago
    Full timeManages people

    Leading regional operations · Winning new work · Managing commercial performance

    Significant experience delivering civil infrastructure or capital works; strong network across government, developers, consultants and industry stakeholders; experience winning work and developing client relationships; commercial and contractual capability; experience leading teams; track record of growing revenue, profitability and market presence

  • Construction18 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Leading site visits · Chairing developer roundtables · Protecting critical paths

    8+ yrs15 years' project and construction management experience; 8 years delivering data centre projects; bachelor's degree or higher in a related discipline

  • Construction18 days ago

    Construction Operations Manager - Timaru

    Downer · 5001+ employees

    A leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand, planning, creating, and sustaining assets and infrastructure.

    Timaru, Canterbury
    Full timeManages people

    Shaping business operations · Leading construction delivery · Developing operational teams

    Extensive civil construction and contract delivery experience; experience managing projects from tendering and planning through delivery; proven leadership experience

  • Construction18 days ago

    Senior Project Engineer

    Fulton Hogan · 5001+ employees

    A construction company focused on infrastructure, community wellbeing, and sustainable delivery.

    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Leading project teams · Overseeing site operations · Managing project documentation

    5+ yrsBachelor of Civil Engineering or similar tertiary qualification; around 5+ years' experience delivering mid to large-scale roading or civil construction projects

    Parental leaveRetirement savings
  • Construction19 days ago

    Foreperson - Retaining Walls

    Fletcher Construction · 5001+ employees

    A leading New Zealand building products business focused on supply planning and operational excellence.

    Wellington
    Full time

    Coordinating retaining wall works · Allocating labour and materials · Monitoring site progress

    5+ yrsExperience delivering concrete, timber, RE, MSE and retaining wall works; full New Zealand Driver Licence; at least five years of construction industry experience, including previous Foreperson or supervisory appointments

    Parental leaveRetirement savings
  • Construction21 days ago

    STMS

    Stellar Recruitment

    Auckland
    Full timeManages people

    Leading traffic operations · Implementing traffic plans · Supervising traffic crews

    Current STMS qualifications and practising competencies appropriate to the work; experience supervising traffic management on civil or roading sites; ConstructSafe or Site Safe; full Class 1 driver licence; legally entitled to work in New Zealand

  • Construction22 days ago
    Picton, Marlborough
    Contract

    Supporting construction delivery · Coordinating project costs · Conducting quality inspections

    European citizen aged 18–28; master's degree in civil engineering; initial experience in structural or civil works; fluent English; driver's license

  • Construction23 days ago

    Construction Practice Lead

    NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Providing expert advice · Aligning construction standards · Leading community of practice

    Experience in construction practices and quality assurance within infrastructure or transport; degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline; legal right to live and work in New Zealand

    Generous leave
  • Construction23 days ago

    Construction Manager

    Archway Recruitment

    Wellington
    Full timeSenior

    Managing residential projects · Coordinating subcontractors and suppliers · Monitoring project progress

    Significant construction management or related experience; residential construction experience and knowledge of New Zealand building practices; experience managing multiple projects and leading subcontractors, consultants, and project teams; full New Zealand driver's licence

  • Construction23 days ago

    Structures Inspector

    KiwiRail · 1001-5000 employees

    A rail and shipping company connecting New Zealand through sustainable services.

    Wellington
    Full timeSenior

    Conducting structures inspections · Diagnosing structural defects · Planning field work

    NCEA Level 2 Mathematics and English or equivalent; HT Class 2 licence or eligibility to obtain it; carpentry, building trades or related trade certification

  • Construction23 days ago
    Rolleston, Canterbury
    Full time

    Processing building consents · Inspecting residential buildings · Advising consent applicants

    NZ Diploma in Building Surveying (Level 6) or equivalent NZ qualification; current R2 or R3 competence; relevant BCA or TA experience; current Class 1 New Zealand driver's licence; satisfactory safety check; pass drug and alcohol test

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Construction23 days ago
    Cromwell, Otago
    Full timeSeniorManages people

    Planning project programmes · Leading tender submissions · Administering subcontract agreements

    Civil industry experience; knowledge of NZTA specifications and local government requirements; trade background or tertiary qualification in engineering

  • Construction24 days ago

    Site Engineer - Expression of Interest

    Fulton Hogan · 5001+ employees

    A construction company focused on infrastructure, community wellbeing, and sustainable delivery.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Coordinating site works · Preparing site documentation · Monitoring site progress

    2+ yrsBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline; at least two years of site engineering experience delivering capital projects in civil construction or infrastructure; pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen

    Parental leaveRetirement savings
  • Construction25 days ago

    Foreperson - Road Maintenance

    Higgins · 5001+ employees

    A leading New Zealand building products business focused on supply planning and operational excellence.

    Bay of Plenty
    Full timeManages people

    Leading maintenance crews · Coordinating daily work · Completing site quality checks

    3+ yrsAt least 3 years’ road construction experience, including supervisory experience; appropriate WTR and Class 1-4 licences; working knowledge of road maintenance, QA, health and safety, and environmental requirements; experience using RAMM/AWM

    Retirement savings
  • Construction25 days ago

    Building Surveyor

    Colliers · 5001+ employees

    A global diversified professional services and investment management company operating in commercial real estate, engineering, and investment management.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Conducting building surveys · Preparing technical reports · Investigating building defects

    2+ yrsDegree in Building Surveying, Construction, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline; approximately 2–4 years' relevant experience; understanding of New Zealand building legislation, codes, and industry standards; strong Microsoft Office skills; full New Zealand driver's licence

    Generous leave
  • Construction26 days ago

    Senior Estimator

    Fulton Hogan · 5001+ employees

    A construction company focused on infrastructure, community wellbeing, and sustainable delivery.

    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Preparing cost estimates · Completing quantity take-offs · Assessing supplier pricing

    Significant estimating experience; experience with electronic tendering systems; knowledge of the New Zealand roading and contracting market; practical understanding of project delivery

    Parental leaveRetirement savings
  • Construction26 days ago

    Traffic Management Supervisor - Southland

    Downer · 5001+ employees

    A leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand, planning, creating, and sustaining assets and infrastructure.

    Invercargill, Southland
    Full timeManages people

    Coordinating traffic management activities · Conducting site visits · Leading toolbox talks

    Undertake pre-employment drug test, medical and Ministry of Justice check

  • Construction26 days ago

    Bridge Foreperson

    Fletcher Construction · 5001+ employees

    A leading New Zealand building products business focused on supply planning and operational excellence.

    Wellington
    Full timeManages people

    Leading bridge crews · Coordinating site resources · Managing concrete works

    Experience as a foreperson, leading hand or supervisor on bridge or major structural construction projects; experience delivering reinforced concrete structures; ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications

  • Construction26 days ago

    Quantity Surveyor

    Downer · 5001+ employees

    A leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand, planning, creating, and sustaining assets and infrastructure.

    Dunedin, Otago
    Full time

    Managing contractual aspects · Identifying financial risks · Maintaining financial reporting

    Civil construction/maintenance and site experience; QS: NZCQS or NZCE, National Diploma or equivalent; experience with NZS3910 and NZS3917 contracts

  • Construction27 days ago
    Hamilton, Waikato
    Full timeSenior

    Managing project costs · Preparing progress claims · Negotiating contract variations

    5+ yrs5+ years' commercial/QS construction experience or relevant tertiary qualification with equivalent experience; knowledge of NZS3910/NZS3916 and Construction Contracts Act; experience with cost plans, valuations, variations, final accounts and subcontractor/supplier accounts; strong Excel skills; NZ citizen/resident

  • Construction27 days ago

    Supervisor Surfacing

    Downer · 5001+ employees

    A leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand, planning, creating, and sustaining assets and infrastructure.

    Whanganui District, Manawatū-Whanganui
    Full timeManages people

    Supervising surfacing crews · Coordinating subcontractors · Monitoring HSEQ compliance

    Experience supervising surfacing or sealing crews within roading operations; knowledge of surfacing specifications, procedures, and quality standards

  • Construction27 days ago

    Civil Foreman

    Stellar Recruitment

    Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
    Full timeManages people

    Coordinating site operations · Managing construction crews · Overseeing civil works

    NZ/AU citizen or NZ resident; proven experience as a Civil Foreman, Supervisor or experienced Leading Hand; background in drainage, earthworks or civil infrastructure; full Class 1 driver's licence

  • Construction30 days ago

    Electrical Superintendent

    INTEC Energy Solutions

    Auckland
    Full timeSeniorManages people

    Leading electrical construction · Managing subcontractors and crews · Overseeing electrical installations

    Electrical construction leadership experience; renewable energy or major infrastructure experience; NZ electrical registration and practising licence

  • Construction30 days ago
    Picton, Marlborough
    Full timeManages people

    Supervising marine piling teams · Coordinating daily site activities · Ensuring safe project delivery

    Supervisory experience across large-scale marine piling and construction projects; relevant tertiary qualifications or certificates

About construction jobs in New Zealand

There are 64 roles open for construction jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 17 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 58 full time.

Most are in Auckland (20), Wellington (13) and Canterbury (9).

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How many construction jobs in New Zealand are there right now?

There are 64 roles open for construction jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 17 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Where are most construction jobs in New Zealand?

Right now, most are in Auckland (20), Wellington (13) and Canterbury (9). Open a region to see its construction jobs.

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