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Drainlayer Foreman Queenstown Lakes District | Company Vehicle + Healthcare + Career Development

Looking for your next challenge with a respected civil contractor delivering some of the region's most significant infrastructure projects?

Our client is a well-established, privately owned civil construction company with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality drainage, three waters, earthworks and infrastructure projects throughout the Queenstown Lakes region. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Drainlayer Foreman to join their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys leading from the front, mentoring crews and taking pride in delivering quality work safely and efficiently.


What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary package
• Company vehicle
• Southern Cross Health Insurance
• Paid travel where applicable
• Long-term career progression within a growing business
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Family-focused, supportive team culture
• Work on major civil infrastructure projects throughout the Queenstown Lakes District

About the Role

As the Drainlayer Foreman, you'll lead drainage and three waters crews across a range of civil infrastructure projects. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and to a high standard.


Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and supervising drainage crews onsite
• Installing drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure
• Coordinating labour, subcontractors and suppliers
• Reading plans and managing daily site activities
• Maintaining quality assurance and environmental standards
• Driving a strong health and safety culture
• Mentoring apprentices and developing crew capability
• Completing site documentation and project records

About You

We're looking for someone who enjoys being out on site, leading by example and delivering quality outcomes.
You'll ideally have:

• Experience as a Foreman, Leading Hand or Senior Drainlayer within the NZ civil construction industry
• Strong knowledge of drainage, water reticulation and civil construction practices
• NZ Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Pipeline Construction & Maintenance Level 4 with Drinking Water strand) or Certified Drainlayer Registration
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to read construction plans and manage site resources
• Excellent commitment to health and safety
• Full New Zealand Driver Licence

Highly regarded:

• Class 2 Licence
• W, T & R endorsements
• Confined Space certification
• STMS qualification
• First Aid certificate
• Additional civil construction qualifications

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a stable, respected civil contractor that genuinely invests in its people. You'll work alongside experienced professionals on a variety of interesting infrastructure projects while enjoying excellent benefits, long-term job security and genuine career progression.

If you're an experienced Drainlayer Foreman looking for your next opportunity in the Queenstown Lakes region, we'd love to hear from you.

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