Description
Summary:
Lead a skilled drainage crew on a major Southland project, focusing on daily site operations, infrastructure installation, and maintaining safety and quality standards.
Highlights:
1. Lead daily site operations and crew coordination
2. Install PE pressure pipelines and related infrastructure
3. Maintain safety, quality, and productivity standards
**Water Infrastructure Foreman - Manapouri, Southland**
We're hiring a hands-on Water Infrastructure Foreman to lead a skilled drainage crew on a major Southland project. If you've got pipeline experience and leadership skills, this is your chance to step up into a permanent role with serious perks.
**What You'll Be Doing:**
* Lead daily site operations and crew coordination
* Install PE pressure pipelines and related infrastructure
* Maintain safety, quality, and productivity standards
* Communicate with clients and keep accurate site records
**What You Need:**
* Level 4 Pipeline Construction - Water Infrastructure Certificate (or currently studying)
* Experience installing pressure pipelines
* Full Class 2 Driver's Licence + WTR endorsements
* Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
* Plant operation and general construction experience
* Commitment to safe work practices and quality outcomes
**What's in It for You:**
Here's the full scope of the offer: * **Employment Type:** Permanent position (contract signed from day one)
* **Hourly Rate:** $40.00/hour
* **Overtime:** Time and a half after 40 hours
* **Typical Hours:** Opportunity to work 50-60 hours/week
* At 40 hours/week, your annual earnings would be approximately $83,200
* Additional hours are paid at overtime rates
* **Relocation Support:** Up to $2,000 moving cost
* **Vehicle:** Ute provided with weekend use + fuel card
* **Travel Allowance:** $97.58/night (Mon-Thurs) PLUS food and accommodation when working (Mon-Thurs)
* **Insurance:**
* Full medical insurance for you and immediate family
* Life insurance
* **KiwiSaver Employer Contributions:**
* 3% for the first 2 years
* 5% after 2 years
* 7% after 5 years
* **Fuel Card:** Can be added to your personal vehicle, with access to client fuel discounts
Apply now to secure a role with strong earning potential and long-term career growth.
* Applicants must have the current right to work in New Zealand.
* As per our standard procedures, all candidates must pass a pre-employment Drug & Alcohol screening test.
* Ministry of Justice criminal background checks are part of our standard process, please speak to our team if you need to discuss your application process further.