Summary: This role is ideal for someone who enjoys fieldwork, problem-solving, and technical coordination within a unique and challenging environment, maintaining the Kenepuru roading network. Highlights: 1. Opportunity for fieldwork, problem-solving, and technical coordination 2. Supportive team environment with opportunities to excel 3. Training offered for the right person with foundational experience This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of fieldwork, problem‑solving, and technical coordination within a unique and challenging environment. You will be a key part of the small team maintaining the Kenepuru roading network in the Marlborough Sounds. 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. This role includes: • Supporting the planning and delivery of routine and reactive maintenance works • Assisting with site inspections, assessments, and reporting • Providing technical input to maintenance activities and field crews • Response to call‑outs and assist with emergency situations when required • Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety at Work Act 2015 and traffic management requirements • Preparing reports, records, and documentation to support contract delivery We are willing to train the right person with the right attitude and foundational experience. What You’ll Bring *Technical Knowledge & Experience in a similar role, can be at a lower level than site engineer *Awareness of maintenance contract environments * Understanding of compliance with Health & Safety at Work Act 2015 and traffic management requirements *Competent using tablets, mobile inspection apps, Microsoft Excel and reporting tools *Clear communicator who turns technical detail into action *Strong problem‑solver with practical site awareness *Safety‑minded and proactive in dynamic construction environments *Standard Site Engineer skills and understanding (preferred) *Civil construction or roading background (preferred) *Understanding of AWM or similar asset management systems (advantage) *Experience under NZ performance‑based maintenance contracts (PBMC) beneficial but not essential *Class 1 NZ driving licence 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.
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