Practical Training Pathways Construction Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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HSQE Business Partner

This is a Contract/Temp job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

Competitive salary + company perks
Passionate about working in the energy sector
Work with a well established brand

Competitive salary + company perks
Passionate about working in the energy sector
Work with a well established brand

We are seeking a proactive HSQE business partner to drive compliance and promote a strong safety culture across the business

subClassification: Health, Safety & EnvironmentHealth, Safety & Environment

classification: Construction(Construction)

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Listed seven days ago

Procurement / Project Controls professional

at Frequency NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

5 weeks' annual leave + enhanced KiwiSaver and parental leave
High-impact work on major NZ infrastructure procurement through to delivery.
Strong growth pathways, coaching from seniors and exposure to varied projects

5 weeks' annual leave + enhanced KiwiSaver and parental leave
High-impact work on major NZ infrastructure procurement through to delivery.
Strong growth pathways, coaching from seniors and exposure to varied projects

Procurement / Controls specialist partnering with clients on infrastructure projects to deliver practical, outcome-focused commercial solutions.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

7d ago

Listed six days ago

Supervisor

at Isaac Construction Limited

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This is a Full time job

Mosgiel, Otago

Competitive hrly rate+vehicle+medical insurance

Great team culture that supports career development
Join a growing NZ owned and operated company
Bring your excellent leadership skills to the forefront

Great team culture that supports career development
Join a growing NZ owned and operated company
Bring your excellent leadership skills to the forefront

If you have strong supervisory skills, practical kerbing/Asphalt experience & a commitment to safety and quality, we encourage you to apply today.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

6d ago

Listed nine hours ago

Licensed Cadastral Surveyor (West Coast)

at Harper Smith Recruitment

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This is a Full time job

Hokitika, West Coast

Licensed Cadastral Surveyor or close to LCS, with strong NZ experience
Broad project exposure + exceptional mentoring and development
Live affordably in Hokitika with mountains, trails and coastline minutes away

Licensed Cadastral Surveyor or close to LCS, with strong NZ experience
Broad project exposure + exceptional mentoring and development
Live affordably in Hokitika with mountains, trails and coastline minutes away

Survey in paradise. Licensed or near-LCS surveyor wanted in Hokitika. Big career growth, real mentoring, affordable living, and adventure on your door

Recruited byStephen Smith

subClassification: SurveyingSurveying

classification: Construction(Construction)

9h ago

Listed seven days ago

Driver Operator

at InterGroup Limited

This is a Full time job

Glenbrook, Auckland

Opportunity to work with industry-leading equipment
Supportive team environment
Full training and career development pathways

Opportunity to work with industry-leading equipment
Supportive team environment
Full training and career development pathways

We are looking for a Driver Operator to join our team!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

7d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Sealing Labour/Operator

at HEB Construction Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hornby, Canterbury

Motorway work that matters, keeping our roads safe and moving
Gain valuable industry experience
Join a collaborative, people-first team that values your impact

Motorway work that matters, keeping our roads safe and moving
Gain valuable industry experience
Join a collaborative, people-first team that values your impact

This is a practical, hands‑on role where you’ll be part of a supportive crew delivering quality outcomes on essential roading infrastructure.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

20d ago

Listed six days ago

Construction Project Manager

at Frequency NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

5 weeks' annual leave + enhanced KiwiSaver and parental leave
Join a growing business with clear career pathways
Multiple PM roles: Infrastructure, Buildings or Industrial

5 weeks' annual leave + enhanced KiwiSaver and parental leave
Join a growing business with clear career pathways
Multiple PM roles: Infrastructure, Buildings or Industrial

Associate PM roles in Wellington owning delivery across buildings, infrastructure & industrial projects - grow your leadership and influence.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

6d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Health & Safety and First Aid Trainer - Contract

at Safety 'n Action

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

Immediate contract work available with upcoming delivery needs
Deliver impactful training across diverse industries and sites
Backed by proven programmes and a trusted national provider

Immediate contract work available with upcoming delivery needs
Deliver impactful training across diverse industries and sites
Backed by proven programmes and a trusted national provider

Take on contract training in Palmerston North delivering First Aid and H&S programmes with variety, flexibility, and trusted support.

subClassification: Health, Safety & EnvironmentHealth, Safety & Environment

classification: Construction(Construction)

28d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Civil Construction Foreperson

at DOWNER NZ

This is a Full time job

Hastings, Hawkes Bay

Competitive hourly rate + overtime & penal rates

Lead civil crews delivering essential infrastructure projects across Hawke's Bay
Great pay + overtime + strong benefits (training, PPE, fuel & retail discounts)
Hands-on leadership role with real career progression in civil construction

Lead civil crews delivering essential infrastructure projects across Hawke's Bay
Great pay + overtime + strong benefits (training, PPE, fuel & retail discounts)
Hands-on leadership role with real career progression in civil construction

Join a high-performing civil team-great pay, modern plant and real career progression!

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

16d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

HSQE Business Partner

at Northpower Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

Competitive salary + company perks
Passionate about working in the energy sector
Work with a well established brand

Competitive salary + company perks
Passionate about working in the energy sector
Work with a well established brand

We are seeking a proactive HSQE business partner to drive compliance and promote a strong safety culture across the business

subClassification: Health, Safety & EnvironmentHealth, Safety & Environment

classification: Construction(Construction)

14d ago

Listed six days ago

Contract Manager

at Isaac Construction Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Mosgiel, Otago

Competitive salary + vehicle + medical insurance

Bring your excellent leadership skills to the forefront
Join a growing NZ owned and operated company
Great team culture that supports career development

Bring your excellent leadership skills to the forefront
Join a growing NZ owned and operated company
Great team culture that supports career development

Experienced Contract Delivery Manager? Lead our Dunedin kerb & channel team to safe, on-time, on-budget delivery Apply today.

subClassification: Contracts ManagementContracts Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

6d ago

Listed three days ago

Bid Manager, Civil

at Fulton Hogan

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This is a Full time job

Auckland

Insurance, Kiwisaver, fuel discounts + Benefits

Good Career, Good Work, Good Life, Good Perks
Work for one of NZ's largest Civil Contractors!
Auckland or Christchurch location!

Good Career, Good Work, Good Life, Good Perks
Work for one of NZ's largest Civil Contractors!
Auckland or Christchurch location!

Join as a Bid Manager with a strong civil engineering background to lead and drive winning bids for major civil construction projects across Aotearoa!

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Construction Desktop Supervisor

at Johns Lyng Group NZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Upper Hutt, Wellington

$65,000 – $75,000 per year

Working with Johns Lyng Group in Wellington, you’ll manage insurance repair jobs remotely and help customers with their claim after insurable events.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Construction(Construction)

15d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Construction Desktop Supervisor

at Johns Lyng Group NZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Feilding, Manawatu

$65,000 – $75,000 per year

Working with Johns Lyng Group in Manawatū-Whanganui, you’ll manage insurance repair jobs remotely and help customers with their claim.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Construction(Construction)

15d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Heavy Machine Operators & Drivers Wanted

at Select Recruitment

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Dunedin Central, Otago

$26 - $32 p.h.

Reliable weekly pay + KiwiSaver + Sick leave + Holiday pay
Upcoming projects with our local clients
Opportunities in Dunedin and the Otago region

Reliable weekly pay + KiwiSaver + Sick leave + Holiday pay
Upcoming projects with our local clients
Opportunities in Dunedin and the Otago region

Looking to advance your career? Keen to work on interesting projects with great people and feel job satisfaction in the work you do every day?

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

23d ago

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