Summary: This is a key hands-on role ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of a remote and challenging road corridor, requiring supervision, coordination, planning, and monitoring of maintenance activities. Highlights: 1. Ensures safety, reliability, and performance of a challenging road corridor 2. Supervises and coordinates road maintenance crews 3. Plans, schedules, and monitors routine and reactive maintenance This is a key hands-on role ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of a remote and challenging road corridor. This position ideally suits someone living in or willing to relocate to the Linkwater, Havelock, or Kenepuru Sound area. Due to the nature of the network, the role includes participation in an on‑call roster and requires the ability to respond to call‑outs, night‑time incidents, animal hazards, and emergency situations in a timely manner. Key Responsibilities: * Supervise and coordinate road maintenance crews * Plan, schedule, and monitor routine and reactive maintenance activities * Liaise with residents, contractors, and internal teams * Conduct inspections, identify hazards, and assess risks * Log defects accurately using GPS‑referenced systems (AWM experience an advantage) * Support incident reporting and emergency response coordination * Monitor contractor performance and carry out QA verification * Ensure compliance with Health & Safety at Work Act 2015 and traffic management requirements What You’ll Bring * Strong roading and pavement knowledge including understanding of flexible and rigid pavement structures * Solid grasp of roading materials, maintenance techniques, and asset management principles * Awareness of Temporary Traffic Management requirements (CoPTTM / NZGTTM) * AWM / RAMM (Road Assessment and Maintenance Management systems) * Strong situational awareness with a sharp eye for detail * Confident Supervisor with proven clear communication skills on busy worksites * Class 2 NZ driving licence * Competent using tablets, mobile inspection apps, Microsoft Excel and reporting tools * Safety‑driven and steady under pressure Desirable but not essential: * Civil construction or roading foreman experience * STMS qualification * NCEA or NZQA civil infrastructure qualification * Experience working with local Councils or Waka Kotahi * Familiarity with NOC maintenance contracts * Experience with NZ performance‑based maintenance contracts (PBMC) * Knowledge of compliance requirements under NZS 3917:2013 What we offer *Competitive remuneration *A supportive team environment where you’re trusted and given the tools to deliver and excel in your career *Access to a range of discounts and benefits including offers of health insurance, wellbeing initiatives, counselling services, discounted fuel card and retail discounts etc. *Relocation contribution will be considered for the right person What next? If you think you have what it takes to excel in this role, please apply here or send your CV along with a cover letter to recruitment@taycon.co.nz NOTE - Applicants must have a legal entitlement to live and work in New Zealand (appropriate work visa). Taylors are not an accredited employer so are unable to support AEWV candidates. About Us Taylors Contracting is a leading, family owned and operated civil and earthmoving contractor in New Zealand, with our headquarters based in Brightwater, Nelson. Our teams work across Marlborough, Canterbury, and Wellington. Established in 1971, we’ve built a strong reputation for innovative solutions and teamwork. We specialise in civil and infrastructure construction, including medium to large scale land development, earthworks, siteworks, dams, and roading.
Trademe · HR
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