Apprentice Shipwright Construction Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Skid Steer and Telehandler Operators

at BAM BAM Pile Driving Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Taupo Central, Waikato

$32.60 – $37.10 per hour + Bonus

Competitive Salary and Benefits
Potential for ongoing work on our projects across the state and country!
Be apart of the green energy revolution

Competitive Salary and Benefits
Potential for ongoing work on our projects across the state and country!
Be apart of the green energy revolution

BAM BAM Pile Driving is seeking people to join our team for the Te Rahui Solar Project- Starting in June! Up to 9 months of work!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

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Project Manager

at Daifuku Oceania

This is a Full time job

Rosedale, Auckland

Deliver high value end-to-end projects across intralogistics/airport systems
Client-facing role focused on on-time delivery, quality, ISO compliance and au
Auckland based require national and international site travel

Deliver high value end-to-end projects across intralogistics/airport systems
Client-facing role focused on on-time delivery, quality, ISO compliance and au
Auckland based require national and international site travel

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver complex, engineering-led automation projects across Auckland, New Zealand and Oceania/Pacific

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

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Listed seventeen hours ago

Survey Assistant

at JOYN

This is a Full time job

Drury, Auckland

$24 - $30

Build your career in civil construction from the ground up
Fast-paced site work where effort and attitude matters
Learn practical surveying skills on large-scale land development projects

Build your career in civil construction from the ground up
Fast-paced site work where effort and attitude matters
Learn practical surveying skills on large-scale land development projects

Entry-level Survey Assistant on major civil projects. Ideal for school leavers or grads with strong attitude, work ethic and drive to build a career!

subClassification: SurveyingSurveying

classification: Construction(Construction)

17h ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Site Manager

at 323 Recruitment Limited

This is a Full time job

Orewa, Auckland

NZD 110k - 160k per year + Vehicle

Lead a major high-profile Orewa project
Help shape culture, systems & delivery standards
Join a growing business with strong future pipeline

Lead a major high-profile Orewa project
Help shape culture, systems & delivery standards
Join a growing business with strong future pipeline

Lead a flagship Orewa project while helping shape the future of a growing construction business delivering high-end projects across Auckland

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

22d ago

Listed ten days ago

Site Supervisor

at Hanlon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Hands-on leadership role on commercial steel projects
Diverse structural steel and installation projects
Work closely with Project Manager on delivery

Hands-on leadership role on commercial steel projects
Diverse structural steel and installation projects
Work closely with Project Manager on delivery

Hands-on leadership role delivering structural steel projects across Auckland. Step up from the tools into site coordination.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

10d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Container Hoist Driver

at Qube Logistics

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Stable full-time hours (Min 40 guaranteed) with onsite parking
Operate serious heavy machinery — container hoists up to 45,000kg
Free health insurance after 6 months + Join a strong, established NZ company

Stable full-time hours (Min 40 guaranteed) with onsite parking
Operate serious heavy machinery — container hoists up to 45,000kg
Free health insurance after 6 months + Join a strong, established NZ company

Join our Team as a Container Hoist Operator, Operating up to 50t. Min 40 hour week + Weekly pay!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

17d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Project Manager

at Daifuku Oceania

This is a Full time job

Rosedale, Auckland

Deliver high value end-to-end projects across intralogistics/airport systems
Client-facing role focused on on-time delivery, quality, ISO compliance and au
Auckland based require national and international site travel

Deliver high value end-to-end projects across intralogistics/airport systems
Client-facing role focused on on-time delivery, quality, ISO compliance and au
Auckland based require national and international site travel

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver complex, engineering-led automation projects across Auckland, New Zealand and Oceania/Pacific

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

17d ago

Listed one day ago

Rigger/Dogman

at Smith Crane and Construction

This is a Full time job

Papakura, Auckland

Join an award-winning crew
Travel involved for work around the North Island
Over Time Rates

Join an award-winning crew
Travel involved for work around the North Island
Over Time Rates

Experienced Rigger Dogman wanted for North Island projects. Lift plans, rigging & crane ops. Great team, travel & overtime available.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed ten days ago

Leading Hand Carpenter

at Cassidy Construction Ltd

This is a Full time job

Kingsland, Auckland

Great wage + vehicle & fuel card

Secure business with strong retention
Annual health checks and a fully funded EAP
Great training and development opportunities

Secure business with strong retention
Annual health checks and a fully funded EAP
Great training and development opportunities

Join a people-first company that invests in your growth, values teamwork, and delivers projects you’ll be proud to be part of.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

10d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

CNC Machine Operator Trainee

at Kitchen Elements Limited

This is a Full time job

Whanganui Central, Manawatu

Hands-on CNC trainee role with full training, great team culture, career growth, and opportunities in joinery and manufacturing.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

14d ago

Listed eight hours ago

Transmission Rigger

at Working In New Zealand

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Opportunity in central New South Wales
FIFO - Work 3 weeks on, 1 week off (or similar)
Great salary + all living expenses paid whilst rostered on + allowances

Opportunity in central New South Wales
FIFO - Work 3 weeks on, 1 week off (or similar)
Great salary + all living expenses paid whilst rostered on + allowances

Fantastic FIFO opportunity for experienced Transmission Riggers / Steel Structure Erectors for roles in Australia

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

8h ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Quality Assurance Technician

at DOWNER NZ

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Whangarei, Northland

Are you a critical thinker with an eye for detail? Then apply today to seal a career with Downer in this exciting QA opportunity in Whangarei!

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Construction(Construction)

21h ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Skid Steer and Telehandler Operators

at BAM BAM Pile Driving Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Taupo Central, Waikato

$32.60 – $37.10 per hour + Bonus

Competitive Salary and Benefits
Potential for ongoing work on our projects across the state and country!
Be apart of the green energy revolution

Competitive Salary and Benefits
Potential for ongoing work on our projects across the state and country!
Be apart of the green energy revolution

BAM BAM Pile Driving is seeking people to join our team for the Te Rahui Solar Project- Starting in June! Up to 9 months of work!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

16d ago

Listed seven days ago

Building Surveyor Inspector | Auckland West

at Auckland Council

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$90K - $100K (based on skills and experience)

New opportunity to join our Building Inspection team - Auckland West portfolio
Flexible working availalbe plus the option to purchase an extra week of leave
KiwiSaver contribution additional to base salary offered

New opportunity to join our Building Inspection team - Auckland West portfolio
Flexible working availalbe plus the option to purchase an extra week of leave
KiwiSaver contribution additional to base salary offered

Amazing opportunity to progress your career with the Building Consents department & promote a safe and sustainable built environment across the region

subClassification: SurveyingSurveying

classification: Construction(Construction)

7d ago

Listed one hour ago

Ashburton Maintenance Foreperson

at Fulton Hogan

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Ashburton, Canterbury

Work for one of NZ's largest contractors delivering high quality infrastructure
We are a family business with great people living REAL values
Opportunity to learn from and work with experienced industry professionals

Work for one of NZ's largest contractors delivering high quality infrastructure
We are a family business with great people living REAL values
Opportunity to learn from and work with experienced industry professionals

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who knows how to run a site and isn't afraid to jump in the cab when needed!

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

1h ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Health & Safety Trainer - Auckland

at Safety 'n Action

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Collaborative and welcoming team culture
Rewarding role with a lasting impact
Join a growing, future-focused company

Collaborative and welcoming team culture
Rewarding role with a lasting impact
Join a growing, future-focused company

Be the trainer who makes workplaces safer—based at our new West Auckland site but able to deliver training across Auckland.

subClassification: Health, Safety & EnvironmentHealth, Safety & Environment

classification: Construction(Construction)

15d ago

Listed four days ago

Night Shift Forklift Driver

at Adecco New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

Immediate start
12 hours per day; 28 hours per week work
Four days on, four days off

Immediate start
12 hours per day; 28 hours per week work
Four days on, four days off

Forklift operator; forklift driver

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed eight days ago

Tower Crane Erector (Assembly Rigger)

at Smith Crane and Construction

This is a Full time job

Papakura, Auckland

Join an award-winning crew
Over Time Rates
Strong team culture with modern tools and equipment

Join an award-winning crew
Over Time Rates
Strong team culture with modern tools and equipment

Love working at heights? Join our Auckland team assembling tower cranes on major projects. Overtime, training & solid crews included.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

8d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

TMO - Penrose

at DOWNER NZ

This is a Full time job

Penrose, Auckland

Work for one of NZ's leading infrastructure providers!
Rewarding pay + benefits
Development programmes and ongoing career opportunities across NZ & Australia

Work for one of NZ's leading infrastructure providers!
Rewarding pay + benefits
Development programmes and ongoing career opportunities across NZ & Australia

We are looking for reliable Traffic Management Operatives to join our Penrose Maintenance team!

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

13d ago

Listed more than thirty days ago

Civil Maintenance Crew - Nelson

at DOWNER NZ

This is a Full time job

Nelson Central, Tasman

Competitive hourly pay + overtime opportunities

Earn more: Competitive pay + overtime, allowances & penal rates
Grow your career: Training, upskilling & real progression across NZ & Australia
Strong team culture: Supportive crew, great benefits & $500 referral bonus

Earn more: Competitive pay + overtime, allowances & penal rates
Grow your career: Training, upskilling & real progression across NZ & Australia
Strong team culture: Supportive crew, great benefits & $500 referral bonus

Build it. Drive it. Lead it - Start your civil career with Downer in Nelson.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

30d+ ago•Expiring

Listed three days ago

Rigger Dogman

at Smith Crane and Construction

This is a Full time job

Harewood, Canterbury

Join a supportive NZ family business
Over Time Rates
Strong team culture with modern tools and equipment

Join a supportive NZ family business
Over Time Rates
Strong team culture with modern tools and equipment

Rigger/Dogman wanted at Smith Cranes – major NZ projects, strong team, steady work, and overtime rates after 40 hours per week.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Maintenance Technician - Abseiler

at Thermosash

This is a Full time job

Henderson, Auckland

IRATA-qualified and proud of quality work? Join Thermosash’s Auckland Abseiling team as a rope access technician.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

11d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Roofing Foreman

at Flood Roofing

This is a Full time job

Kerikeri, Northland

$42 – $47 per hour

Sick Work Ute
Run your own crew
Freedom & Lifestyle

Sick Work Ute
Run your own crew
Freedom & Lifestyle

D*** heads need not apply, legends click into the ad!

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

23d ago•Expiring

Listed thirteen days ago

Western Australia - Projects Supervisor - Insulation & Sheet Metal Cladding

at Total Insulation (WA) Pty Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Western Australia Based - Projects Supervisor – Insulation & Sheet Metal Cladding

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

13d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Leading Hand / Excavator Drill Operator

at Stanaway Marine Services Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$35 – $45 per hour

Must have experience in operating 1.8 - 16T machines - retaining wall construction, timber piling.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

19h ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Leading Hand Scaffolder

at Erect Safe Solutions Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$40 – $41 per hour

Lead scaffold crews on exciting projects across Auckland & Waikato with a fast-growing company that values safety and teamwork.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

18d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Painters & Plasterers

at Rightmove Recruitment NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$28.00 to $35.00 per hour

Full time Monday to Friday work
PPE provided
Immediate start available

Full time Monday to Friday work
PPE provided
Immediate start available

We are seeking experienced Painters & Plasterers to join our team in Canterbury and Otago on a full-time basis.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty days ago

Administrator - Contracts

at NetYourJob

This is a Full time job

Avondale, Auckland

Generous remuneration and company wellness package

Monday to Friday role
Modern Avondale offices | NZ-owned family business
Fast-paced role with variety, responsibility, & client interaction

Monday to Friday role
Modern Avondale offices | NZ-owned family business
Fast-paced role with variety, responsibility, & client interaction

Hardware Direct are currently looking for a confident, organised, and technically minded Contracts Administrator to join our Commercial Projects team

subClassification: Contracts ManagementContracts Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

20d ago

Listed ten days ago

Crane Operator - Tower

at Smith Crane and Construction

This is a Contract/Temp job

Dunedin Central, Otago

Join a supportive NZ family business
Big lifts, big projects, real hands-on experience
Over Time Rates

Join a supportive NZ family business
Big lifts, big projects, real hands-on experience
Over Time Rates

Tower Crane Operator needed for a Dunedin project role for 2-.5-3 years. Work on a large-scale build with a safety-focused, experienced team.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

10d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Junior Precast Trainee

at Cancast Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

If you are hardworking, reliable, and want to build a career in construction and manufacturing, we would like to hear from you.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

14d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Construction Labourer - Hamilton

at Enterprise Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rest of Northland, Northland

$25 - $28

Competitive hourly rate
PPE provided
Supportive team environment

Competitive hourly rate
PPE provided
Supportive team environment

Reliable, physically fit Site Safe Construction Labourers wanted for material handling and site prep in Hamilton.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

13d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Drilling & Piling Offsider

at HW Richardson Group

This is a Full time job

Invercargill Central, Southland

Apprenticeships are available for the right people
Spend your days outdoors throughout Southland and Otago
Build a strong career with a big future in a strong team

Apprenticeships are available for the right people
Spend your days outdoors throughout Southland and Otago
Build a strong career with a big future in a strong team

Join our small close-knit team that prides itself on having a fun and exciting work environment, with many options to upskill and possibly progress

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

11d ago

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