City Council Construction Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Contracts Lead

at Napier City Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

Salary range $120,763 - $142,074 dependent on exp

Permanent Full Time | 40hrs Monday to Friday | Key leadership role
Lead contracts that deliver strong community outcomes from sourcing to delivery
Discounted health insurance + Retail discounts + many more employee benefits

Permanent Full Time | 40hrs Monday to Friday | Key leadership role
Lead contracts that deliver strong community outcomes from sourcing to delivery
Discounted health insurance + Retail discounts + many more employee benefits

Lead contracts behind city-shaping projects, partnering with Procurement to deliver strong outcomes for the community.

subClassification: Contracts ManagementContracts Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

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Civil Site Manager (Willing to Relocate to Queensland))

at AUSTK Construction Pty Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$160,000 – $220,000 per year (AUD)

Attractive Salary plus Bonuses
Significant financial rewards tied to early completion and quality outcomes.
Stable, long-term role with a pipeline of projects in Gold Coast & Brisbane.

Attractive Salary plus Bonuses
Significant financial rewards tied to early completion and quality outcomes.
Stable, long-term role with a pipeline of projects in Gold Coast & Brisbane.

Attractive Salary Package: $160,000 – $220,000 + Super (Commensurate with experience).

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

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Listed one day ago

Building Cadet/Graduate Officer

at Dunedin City Council

This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago

Supportive team with strong employee benefits
Structured career development
5 weeks annual leave

Supportive team with strong employee benefits
Structured career development
5 weeks annual leave

The Dunedin City Council (DCC) takes great pride in delivering

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed five hours ago

Contracts Lead

at Napier City Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

Salary range $120,763 - $142,074 dependent on exp

Permanent Full Time | 40hrs Monday to Friday | Key leadership role
Lead contracts that deliver strong community outcomes from sourcing to delivery
Discounted health insurance + Retail discounts + many more employee benefits

Permanent Full Time | 40hrs Monday to Friday | Key leadership role
Lead contracts that deliver strong community outcomes from sourcing to delivery
Discounted health insurance + Retail discounts + many more employee benefits

Lead contracts behind city-shaping projects, partnering with Procurement to deliver strong outcomes for the community.

subClassification: Contracts ManagementContracts Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

5h ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Civil Construction Project Manager

at Lite Civil Ltd

This is a Full time job

Takanini, Auckland

$100,000 – $130,000 per year

Working on impactful projects and delivering positive change.
Opportunities for Growth and Development
Job Autonomy

Working on impactful projects and delivering positive change.
Opportunities for Growth and Development
Job Autonomy

Lead transformative civil projects, drive innovation, and shape communities as our next Project Manager. Join us in building the future!

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

14d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Building Inspector - Level 1

at Christchurch City Council

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Make a difference in your community everyday
Enjoy a supportive and close team environment
Diverse and broad role where no days are the same!

Make a difference in your community everyday
Enjoy a supportive and close team environment
Diverse and broad role where no days are the same!

Deliver professional advice and educate the industry on how and why we adhere to the Building Act

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Construction(Construction)

12d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Civil Site Manager (Willing to Relocate to Queensland))

at AUSTK Construction Pty Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$160,000 – $220,000 per year (AUD)

Attractive Salary plus Bonuses
Significant financial rewards tied to early completion and quality outcomes.
Stable, long-term role with a pipeline of projects in Gold Coast & Brisbane.

Attractive Salary plus Bonuses
Significant financial rewards tied to early completion and quality outcomes.
Stable, long-term role with a pipeline of projects in Gold Coast & Brisbane.

Attractive Salary Package: $160,000 – $220,000 + Super (Commensurate with experience).

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

14d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Building Inspector

at Fluid Recruitment Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$10k relocation support + vehicle

Competitive salary, vehicle provided, career progression.
Clear pathways from Level 1 to Senior Inspector, strong technical training.
Short commutes, flexible options, site from home, supportive and positive team.

Competitive salary, vehicle provided, career progression.
Clear pathways from Level 1 to Senior Inspector, strong technical training.
Short commutes, flexible options, site from home, supportive and positive team.

Join Christchurch City Council as a Building Inspector and step into complex, meaningful work with strong progression and a supportive, skilled team.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Construction(Construction)

13d ago

Listed six days ago

Building Surveyor Inspector | Albany

at Auckland Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Outstanding career and development opportunities

New opportunity to join our Building inspection team based in Albany
Flexible working available & the option to purchase an extra week of leave
KiwiSaver contribution additional to base salary offered

New opportunity to join our Building inspection team based in Albany
Flexible working available & the option to purchase an extra week of leave
KiwiSaver contribution additional to base salary offered

Building Inspector role conducting site inspections and ensuring compliance across the region

subClassification: SurveyingSurveying

classification: Construction(Construction)

6d ago

Listed seven days ago

Traffic Controller

at Fulton Hogan

This is a Full time job

Albany, Auckland

Insurances, KiwiSaver + Benefits

Work for one of NZ's Largest Civil Contractors
Good Career, Good Work, Good Life, Good Perks
Supportive, inclusive and diverse workplace culture

Work for one of NZ's Largest Civil Contractors
Good Career, Good Work, Good Life, Good Perks
Supportive, inclusive and diverse workplace culture

Join a supportive crew as a Traffic Controller in Auckland, managing live sites and keeping our communities moving safely

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

7d ago

Listed three hours ago

Reporting & Performance Manager

at Programmed

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This is a Full time job

Henderson, Auckland(Hybrid)

Attractive salary + annual performance reviews

Hybrid flexibility, strong benefits and annual pay reviews
Be part of a high-performing team with shared goals and support
Real career growth at Programmed with training, mentoring programs and support

Hybrid flexibility, strong benefits and annual pay reviews
Be part of a high-performing team with shared goals and support
Real career growth at Programmed with training, mentoring programs and support

Join Programmed to lead performance reporting for a major council contract, with flexible hybrid work, and supported learning and career development.

subClassification: Contracts ManagementContracts Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

3h ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Building Consent Officer

at City Certifying Consultants Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Work for New Zealand's first private consenting authority!

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Construction(Construction)

18d ago

Listed seven days ago

Community Liaison Adviser

at March Cato

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$35 – $45 per hour

We give you autonomy to solve problems & make a difference
You'll get exposure to diverse projects across the Auckland region.
A supportive team culture where your contributions & great work is celebrated.

We give you autonomy to solve problems & make a difference
You'll get exposure to diverse projects across the Auckland region.
A supportive team culture where your contributions & great work is celebrated.

Be the face of our projects, ensuring our neighbours are informed, heard, & respected while we deliver essential infrastructure.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

7d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Building Inspector - Relocate to Christchurch

at Fluid Recruitment Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$10k relocation support + vehicle

Competitive salary, vehicle provided, $10k relocation package.
Clear pathways from Level 1 to Senior Inspector, strong technical training.
Short commutes, flexible options, site from home, supportive and positive team.

Competitive salary, vehicle provided, $10k relocation package.
Clear pathways from Level 1 to Senior Inspector, strong technical training.
Short commutes, flexible options, site from home, supportive and positive team.

Relocate to Christchurch as a Building Inspector and step into complex, meaningful work with strong progression and a supportive, skilled team.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Construction(Construction)

13d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Junior Quantity Surveyor - PQS (move to Sydney)

at Inceptus Recruitment Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$80,000 – $100,000 per year

Join a market leading consultancy in one of the best cities in the world
Hands-on directors, real mentoring and a sociable, outspoken team culture
Clear career progression with structured mentoring and internal AIQS pathway

Join a market leading consultancy in one of the best cities in the world
Hands-on directors, real mentoring and a sociable, outspoken team culture
Clear career progression with structured mentoring and internal AIQS pathway

Opportunity for an ambitious Quantity Surveyor with NZ experience looking to take the next step in their career with a leading consultancy in Sydney.

subClassification: EstimatingEstimating

classification: Construction(Construction)

14d ago

Listed five days ago

Senior Project Manager – Capital Delivery

at Rotorua Lakes Council

This is a Full time job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty

$120,000 – $140,000 per year

Be part of a team that is making a real difference in the community
Contribute to high-impact infrastructure projects
Opportunity to help shape the future of Rotorua

Be part of a team that is making a real difference in the community
Contribute to high-impact infrastructure projects
Opportunity to help shape the future of Rotorua

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a range of complex capital projects across our organisation.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

5d ago

Listed six days ago

Traffic Management Operative (TMO) - Banks Peninsula

at Fulton Hogan

This is a Full time job

Christchurch, 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

As a TMO, you'll be part of our frontline crew supporting the safe and efficient delivery of the Banks Peninsula Road Maintenance Contract!

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

6d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Project & Contracts Manager

at Marlborough District Council

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Blenheim Central, Marlborough

$110,000 to $120,000 per annum + possible benefits

Fixed term position of 40 hours per week covering maternity leave
Work on high profile, meaningful projects that directly impact the community
Gain exposure to a diverse and interesting project portfolio

Fixed term position of 40 hours per week covering maternity leave
Work on high profile, meaningful projects that directly impact the community
Gain exposure to a diverse and interesting project portfolio

Excellent opportunity for a project professional to lead & deliver a diverse portfolio of community, civic, & commercial projects to make a difference

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

13d ago

Listed three days ago

Project Manager - Water

at Fulton Hogan

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Company vehicle inlcuded

Lead multi‑disciplinary teams on complex, city‑shaping water upgrades
Balance site, client and office priorities to keep scope, cost and time on track
Grow your career on high‑value projects with strong support

Lead multi‑disciplinary teams on complex, city‑shaping water upgrades
Balance site, client and office priorities to keep scope, cost and time on track
Grow your career on high‑value projects with strong support

Lead major water infrastructure projects across Auckland, owning delivery, people leadership and client outcomes on complex, high‑value programmes.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed four days ago

Building Control Officer - Inspector

at Central Otago District Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Alexandra, Otago

Support safe, compliant, high‑quality building outcomes in a growing Central Otago district.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Gate Keeper

at Halverson Civil Limited

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Owhiro Bay, Wellington

$26 – $30 per hour

Permanent position available - paid weekly
Guaranteed minimum 40 hours per week
Learning and development opportunities

Permanent position available - paid weekly
Guaranteed minimum 40 hours per week
Learning and development opportunities

Reliable and safety-conscious person wanted for an immediate start at West Gully Landfill.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

21d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Compliance Officer

at Waikato Waters Limited

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Help protect public health, the environment, and service quality!
Great opportunities for career growth
Competitive remuneration + health insurance + hybrid working

Help protect public health, the environment, and service quality!
Great opportunities for career growth
Competitive remuneration + health insurance + hybrid working

Brand new role! Conduct compliance monitoring, inspections, and investigations across water and wastewater operations.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Construction(Construction)

12d ago

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