Leading Hand Construction Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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Production operator - semi-skilled carpenter

at Method Building Systems (Formance)

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$28.95 – $31.95 per hour

Be part of a world class manufacturing team
Training provided — learn a specialised manufacturing skill
Competitive hourly rate

Be part of a world class manufacturing team
Training provided — learn a specialised manufacturing skill
Competitive hourly rate

We're looking for a motivated and reliable Production operator - semi-skilled carpenter to join our manufacturing team at our Christchurch factory

subClassification: Contracts ManagementContracts Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

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Nigh Shift Site Foreman

at Scott Construction

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Hokitika, West Coast

$40 – $45 per hour

Attractive remuneration package aligned with experience
Support from an experienced Site Manager and wider project team
Opportunity to work on a technically challenging strengthening project

Attractive remuneration package aligned with experience
Support from an experienced Site Manager and wider project team
Opportunity to work on a technically challenging strengthening project

We’re looking for an experienced Site Foreman to take ownership of night works on a major strengthening project on the West Coast.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

Featured

Listed three days ago

Site Leading Hand/Site Foreman

at Hanham & Philp Contractors Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hamilton North, Waikato

Build Your Future with Hanham & Philp

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed two days ago

Water reticulation foreman/leading hand

at Hays | Trades & Labour

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Henderson, Auckland

$35.00 - $40.00 p.h or more. + work vehicle

Opportunity to upskill from leading hand to an (on-the-tools) supervisor
$35.00 - $40.00 per hour or more if you have the relevant tickets/experience
Work for a company who looks after their high quality gear

Opportunity to upskill from leading hand to an (on-the-tools) supervisor
$35.00 - $40.00 per hour or more if you have the relevant tickets/experience
Work for a company who looks after their high quality gear

Looking to develop your skills further and eventually become an on-the-tools supervisor?

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed four days ago

Leading Hand/Foreman

at Fulton Hogan

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Petone, Wellington

Life Insurance, discount fuel card + many other benefits
Genuine career development opportunities
Work with a fantastic high performing team

Life Insurance, discount fuel card + many other benefits
Genuine career development opportunities
Work with a fantastic high performing team

Lead and support a maintenance crew in Petone, ensuring safe, high‑quality water network operations in a hands‑on Leading Hand/Foreman role.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Leading Hand

at JRogers Roofing Ltd

This is a Full time job

Waikanae Beach, Wellington

$40 – $55 per hour

We are seeking a Leading Hand to join our growing locally-owned roofing company in a positive, fast-paced working environment.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

19d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Leading Hand / Senior Fabricator (2IC) – Structural Steel

at Jay Cee Welding Ltd

This is a Full time job

Waitakere, Auckland

Skilled Senior Fabricator – hands-on 2IC role, delivering top-quality workmanship while mentoring the team and organising workflow.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

18d ago

Listed nine days ago

Leading Hand - Three Waters

at CORDE Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Rolleston, Canterbury

Competitive hourly rate + Weekly pay + Company Vehicle
Opportunities for ongoing training, certifications, and progression

Competitive hourly rate + Weekly pay + Company Vehicle
Opportunities for ongoing training, certifications, and progression

Great opportunity with CORDE! Leadership and growth within the construction industry - Apply now!

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

9d ago

Listed one day ago

Working Foreperson - Construction

at United Civil Construction Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

Variety of high profile projects
Supportive team environment
Minimum available hours per week

Variety of high profile projects
Supportive team environment
Minimum available hours per week

Due to ongoing growth, we are seeking a Working Foreperson to support our Hawke’s Bay team.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Leading Hand

at Fulton Hogan

This is a Full time job

Kaitaia, Northland

Excellent work culture and collaborative team environment
Benefits include - Life and Medical Insurance | BP Fuel and Retail Discounts
Opportunity to learn from and work with experienced industry professionals

Excellent work culture and collaborative team environment
Benefits include - Life and Medical Insurance | BP Fuel and Retail Discounts
Opportunity to learn from and work with experienced industry professionals

Leading Hand required for our Kaitaia cyclic and first response maintenance crew working on the State Highway network in Northland. APPLY today!

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

18d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Leading Hand - Civil Construction

at CORDE Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Rolleston, Canterbury

Competitive hourly rate + Weekly pay + Company Vehicle
Permanent fulltime position - Work close to home
Ongoing Training + Retailer Discounts +More

Competitive hourly rate + Weekly pay + Company Vehicle
Permanent fulltime position - Work close to home
Ongoing Training + Retailer Discounts +More

Great company, excellent employee benefits, work close to home! Apply now!

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

22d ago

Listed five days ago

site coordinator

at Lynx Recruitment Ltd

This is a Full time job

Rosedale, Auckland

Coordinate day-to-day site operations
Manage subcontractor scheduling, materials, and site logistics
Support Health & Safety compliance and maintain site documentation

Coordinate day-to-day site operations
Manage subcontractor scheduling, materials, and site logistics
Support Health & Safety compliance and maintain site documentation

Join a growing North Shore main contractor as a Site Coordinator. Support project delivery across commercial builds with strong career growth.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

5d ago

Listed four days ago

Supervisor

at Greenstone Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

Experienced construction supervisor wanted

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Concrete Technicians | Leading Hands | Supervisors

at Surfprep - Concrete Intelligence

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$28 – $38 per hour

Consistent work hours
Competitive pay rates
Good culture, well looked after

Consistent work hours
Competitive pay rates
Good culture, well looked after

Hiring Concrete Technicians, Leading Hands & Supervisors. Consistent hours, competitive pay, great culture. Auckland & Waikato.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

26d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Site Managers and Foremen

at Andrews Construction

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

We’re on a mission to find great hands-on Architectural Residential & Commercial Site Managers & Foreman who know how to lead a site.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

20d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Nigh Shift Site Foreman

at Scott Construction

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Hokitika, West Coast

$40 – $45 per hour

Attractive remuneration package aligned with experience
Support from an experienced Site Manager and wider project team
Opportunity to work on a technically challenging strengthening project

Attractive remuneration package aligned with experience
Support from an experienced Site Manager and wider project team
Opportunity to work on a technically challenging strengthening project

We’re looking for an experienced Site Foreman to take ownership of night works on a major strengthening project on the West Coast.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

26d ago

Listed four days ago

Foreman – Civil Construction

at Alignz Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Hamilton, Waikato

Solid Pipeline of Work
Varied and high performing Sites
Strong Team Culture

Solid Pipeline of Work
Varied and high performing Sites
Strong Team Culture

Foreman Civil Construction Foreperson

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Site Foreman

at Engas Developments Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Join a growing contractor with real opportunities to progress
Be part of a team that values quality and doing things properly
Strong forward workload across quality commercial projects

Join a growing contractor with real opportunities to progress
Be part of a team that values quality and doing things properly
Strong forward workload across quality commercial projects

Experienced Site Foreman role delivering quality commercial projects within a growing team and strong pipeline of work.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

24d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Production operator - semi-skilled carpenter

at Method Building Systems (Formance)

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$28.95 – $31.95 per hour

Be part of a world class manufacturing team
Training provided — learn a specialised manufacturing skill
Competitive hourly rate

Be part of a world class manufacturing team
Training provided — learn a specialised manufacturing skill
Competitive hourly rate

We're looking for a motivated and reliable Production operator - semi-skilled carpenter to join our manufacturing team at our Christchurch factory

subClassification: Contracts ManagementContracts Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

16d ago

Listed two days ago

Carpenter

at HEB Construction Ltd

This is a Full time job

Wiri, Auckland

Competitive Salary & Benefits
Opportunities for skill development
Gain valuable industry experience

Competitive Salary & Benefits
Opportunities for skill development
Gain valuable industry experience

Carpenter needed for civil structures work; build formwork, read plans, and support key infrastructure projects.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Construction Supervisor

at Aureum Construction Limited T.A Golden Homes Southern Lakes

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Wanaka, Otago(Hybrid)

$95,000 – $115,000 per year

Company Vehicle & Fuel
Phone & Plan
Fun & Focused working environment

Company Vehicle & Fuel
Phone & Plan
Fun & Focused working environment

Opportunity to get off the tools and lead an established team of people delivering new homes to the people of Queenstown and Wanaka.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

17d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Skilled Civil Workers

at ALH Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Milson, Manawatu

$28-39 p/hr

Work on major regional civil infrastructure projects
Competitive pay based on skills and experience
Ongoing training and clear pathways to leadership

Work on major regional civil infrastructure projects
Competitive pay based on skills and experience
Ongoing training and clear pathways to leadership

ALH is hiring skilled Civil Labourers, lead hands/foremen, and machinery operators for civil projects across the Manawatu/Horowhenua region.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

11d ago

Listed three days ago

Construction foreman

at Adecco New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Competitive pay
Upskilling opportunity
Long term and continuous work

Competitive pay
Upskilling opportunity
Long term and continuous work

foreman, site supervisor

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed ten days ago

Production Foreman

at Motion Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$80K - $100K

Permanent Opportunity
Great Culture
Fast Growing

Permanent Opportunity
Great Culture
Fast Growing

We are looking for a Production Foreman

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

10d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Foreman/Machine Operator at ResourceCo

at Resourceco Limited

This is a Full time job

Cambridge, Waikato

$80,000 – $90,000 per year

Step into a role where your expertise doesn’t just keep machines moving—it helps reshape the future of waste in New Zealand.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

17d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Workshop Supervisor - Mechanical

at Seipp Construction Limited

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$90,000 - $110,000 + vehicle

Complex work that needs experience, not supervision
Build a team you’re proud of
Work on complex mechanical projects where your experience actually matters

Complex work that needs experience, not supervision
Build a team you’re proud of
Work on complex mechanical projects where your experience actually matters

Christchurch | Workshop & Project Execution Leadership Seipp

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

16d ago

Listed nine days ago

Site Manager / Site Foreman (Invercargill or nearby)

at Apex Water Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Invercargill Central, Southland

A fast-paced environment guaranteeing development and growth
Collaborative and supportive environment valuing creativity and teamwork
Exceptional opportunities, innovative projects - we have the recipe for success!

A fast-paced environment guaranteeing development and growth
Collaborative and supportive environment valuing creativity and teamwork
Exceptional opportunities, innovative projects - we have the recipe for success!

Join Apex Water as a Site Manager - lead major projects, run high-performing teams, drive safety, and deliver critical infrastructure across NZ!

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

9d ago

Listed more than thirty days ago

Working Construction Foreman

at KSTRUCT

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$35 – $45 per hour

KStruct is growing and we want to help you to grow too.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

30d+ ago

Listed nine days ago

Supervisor - Structures / Heavy Civil

at Fulton Hogan

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Vehicle + Insurance + Kiwisaver + Benefits

Good Career, Good Work, Good Life, Good Perks
Grow your Civil portfolio with Fulton Hogan
Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Civil Supervisor/Superintendent level

Good Career, Good Work, Good Life, Good Perks
Grow your Civil portfolio with Fulton Hogan
Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Civil Supervisor/Superintendent level

With a good pipeline of structural, heavy civil work current and ahead - now is good time to join us at Fulton Hogan.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

9d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Civil Supervisor

at 323 Recruitment Limited

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

NZD 35 - 40 per hour + work vehicle

Strong pipeline with varied projects
Time and a half after 45 hours
Company vehicle provided

Strong pipeline with varied projects
Time and a half after 45 hours
Company vehicle provided

Civil Supervisor role with a great team, strong pipeline and real variety. Lead crews, take ownership, no two days the same.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

23d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Drainage Foreman

at Roading and Building Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Competitive hourly rate + lead to full time employment + UTE
Lead and support drainage crews on a variety of civil projects
Secure, long-term workload

Competitive hourly rate + lead to full time employment + UTE
Lead and support drainage crews on a variety of civil projects
Secure, long-term workload

Seeking an experienced Drainage Foreman on behalf of a well-established civil contractor operating across Christchurch and wider

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

19d ago

Listed four days ago

Carpentry Foreman

at Tradestaff

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

NZD 40 - 45 per hour

Lead from the front – hands-on foreman role
High-end architectural builds
Run a crew while staying on the tools

Lead from the front – hands-on foreman role
High-end architectural builds
Run a crew while staying on the tools

Take ownership of site delivery, coordinating trades, managing timelines, and driving quality outcomes on premium residential projects.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

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