Working at CORDE has never been better! We have one of the largest horizontal infrastructure teams in the South Island working in the maintenance, civil, and water industry. The work we do strengthens the communities we work and play in, with several key long term maintenance contracts throughout the Canterbury region and a number of civil projects currently being completed throughout the South Island. Who we are | Ko wai mātou At CORDE, we have one of the largest horizontal infrastructure teams in the South Island, working across maintenance, civil, and water services. The work we do strengthens the communities where we live, work, and play. We hold several key long term maintenance contracts across Canterbury and are delivering a variety of civil projects throughout the South Island. About the roles | Ko te kaupapa CORDE has secured a major project and we’re expanding our team! We’re looking for motivated and skilled individuals to join us in delivering high-quality civil and infrastructure works. These roles are based out of Rolleston, with projects kicking off early in the new year. Exciting News: We have won a large green field development, which includes ongoing civil, drainage and water work for years ahead. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of long-term projects that will shape the region. This is just one of many jobs we have on the books for next year with other work including Christchurch city street scape and stream enhancements, Christchurch city water renewals, Selwyn water renewals, Selwyn wastewater upgrades and Selwyn civil works We are focused on building a strong, locally based team to deliver this work with trust, teamwork, and a commitment to maintaining Christchurch’s essential water services to the highest standards. Multiple roles are invited for the following roles: *Drainage Foreman *Drainage Leading Hand *Drainlayer *Water Leading Hand *Civil Leading Hand *Skilled Civil Laborer's *Class 2 Drivers/Laborer's *Civil Foreman (Earthworks background) If you’re passionate about your local environment, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a supportive and professional team, we’d love to hear from you. What we bring | He aha ta tatou kawe mai At CORDE, you’ll be part of a connected, values driven team that takes pride in our work and the communities we support. We offer: *Increased KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones *Birthday leave after 1 year, retail discounts, and a great working culture. *Career opportunities through training & development *An innovative company with diverse projects *Varied and interesting work every day Our values | Ngā Uaratanga *Trustworthy | Whakawhirinaki – People You Can Rely On *Teamwork | Mahi Tahi – People Who Work Together *Guardianship | Kaitiakitanga – People Who Protect Our Place We are committed to providing a safe work environment. Successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment medical, drug, and alcohol test prior to starting work. How to apply | Me pēhea te tono To express your interest in any of these roles, click on the 'Apply Now' link. Or email your CV and cover letter to recruit@corde.nz. Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Please note that as this role is advertised over the holiday period, we will be reviewing applications in the new year and will respond from 12 January 2026.