Te Aratika is looking for an experienced Horizontal Drill Driver with a Class 4 licence to join our crew. If you’ve worked with HDD rigs, love precision work, and rate yourself as someone who gets the job done safely and efficiently, you will fit right in. What you’ll be doing: *Operating and driving horizontal drilling rigs (HDD) *Supporting drilling operations, locating, and civil works as required *Daily machine checks, maintenance, and safe operation *Working closely with drill teams to deliver accurate, high-quality installs *Upholding our values – whanaungatanga, kotahitanga, manaakitanga – in your everyday mahi What we’re looking for Class 4 licence – must have Experience in Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) or similar Strong understanding of underground utilities (power, telecommunications, water) Experience operating HDD and/or locating systems (e.g., Ditch Witch or similar) Ability to read and interpret drilling plans, utility maps, and as-builts Physical stamina for manual labour tasks Commitment to health, safety, and environmental compliance Able to pass pre-employment checks (drug/alcohol & medical) What we offer Competitive pay + allowances Supportive team culture with kaupapa Māori values Training and development opportunities Stable work and a company that backs its people Why Te Aratika? At Te Aratika, our mahi is guided by a commitment to building meaningful pathways for our people and communities. We invest in the development of our kaimahi (employees) through training and leadership opportunities. For more information see: http://www.tearatikagroup.co.nz. Remuneration: Competitive and negotiable based on experience. Eligibility: Applicants must hold NZ residency or a valid work visa. Ready to Apply? Complete our online application form here: https://tearatika.hrpartner.io/jobs and select the Horizontao Drill Driver listing For questions or further information please contact Lisa Witehira at: lisa.witehira@tearatikagroup.co.nz