Contract Worker Construction Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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Project QS - Delivery

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Project Quantity Surveyor managing budgets, contracts, and delivery. Work with PMs and site teams to drive strong commercial outcomes.

subClassification: EstimatingEstimating

classification: Construction(Construction)

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Site Manager

at Goodform Properties Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Overseeing all construction activities on commercial and residential development project located in Auckland.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

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Listed twenty nine days ago

Machine Operator / Labourer

at The Labour Supply Co

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manukau, Auckland

NZD 28 - 35 per hour

Visa sponsorship available if you are already in NZ
Long-term civil projects
Multiple machines on offer

Visa sponsorship available if you are already in NZ
Long-term civil projects
Multiple machines on offer

We’re looking for experienced machine operators who are also happy to jump out of the cab and help the crew on the ground . This is...

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

29d ago

Listed four days ago

Junior Quantity Surveyor / Document Controller

at ARGON CONSTRUCTORS LIMITED

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Argon is seeking a motivated Junior Quantity Surveyor / Document Controller to join our commercial construction team.

subClassification: EstimatingEstimating

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed seven days ago

Assistant Project Manager | Newmarket

at Metlifecare

This is a Contract/Temp job

Newmarket, Auckland

12-month fixed term contract
Work on a large, confirmed pipeline with one of New Zealand's biggest developers
Flexible working arrangements

12-month fixed term contract
Work on a large, confirmed pipeline with one of New Zealand's biggest developers
Flexible working arrangements

12 month fixed term contract Work on a large, confirmed pipeline

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

7d ago

Listed four days ago

Civil Skilled Labourer

at Drake New Zealand - Auckland South

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

$27-$30

Full time hours, immediate start
Full training provided
Growth and career development opportunities

Full time hours, immediate start
Full training provided
Growth and career development opportunities

Join our civil crew as a skilled labourer. Steady full-time work, great team, competitive pay, and chances to upskill on Auckland projects.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Site Supervisor - Nights

at Franklin Smith

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mangere, Auckland

NZD 60 - 80 per hour, Immediate start

Up to $80/hr, paid for every hour worked
Work on a live airport project with strict security requirements
Free parking

Up to $80/hr, paid for every hour worked
Work on a live airport project with strict security requirements
Free parking

Night Shift Site Supervisor needed for Auckland Airport fitout. 8–10 week contract, up to $80/hr, immediate start, live environment.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

18h ago

Listed six days ago

Pick Packer & Meat Handler (Day & Night Shifts)

at Adecco New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Multiple roles with immediate starts on-going across pre-dominatly Night shifts
On-call Casual roles - varying hours week to week
Potential opportunity for the right candidate to get taken on permanent

Multiple roles with immediate starts on-going across pre-dominatly Night shifts
On-call Casual roles - varying hours week to week
Potential opportunity for the right candidate to get taken on permanent

Multiple immediately available roles on-going across the Wellington region for Pick Packers - Day & Night shifts available

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

6d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Site Manager

at Goodform Properties Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Overseeing all construction activities on commercial and residential development project located in Auckland.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

28d ago

Listed thirty six minutes ago

Labourer / Machine Operator

at AWF

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kerikeri, Northland

$25 - $30 p.h. + 8% Holiday Pay

Immediate Start + Monday to Friday
Weekly Pay Cycle + Holiday Pay
All PPE Provided + H&S Focused

Immediate Start + Monday to Friday
Weekly Pay Cycle + Holiday Pay
All PPE Provided + H&S Focused

Skilled Labourer + Machine Operator + Civil Construction. Operate excavators and compactors, civil labouring tasks = digging, levelling, back filling.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

36m ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Project QS - Delivery

at Precision Construction Ltd

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Project Quantity Surveyor managing budgets, contracts, and delivery. Work with PMs and site teams to drive strong commercial outcomes.

subClassification: EstimatingEstimating

classification: Construction(Construction)

17d ago

Listed one day ago

Commercial Site Manager

at Hays | Construction

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

(open depending on exp) + KS

Deliver a flagship project in Christchurch with a pipeline of projects lined up
Utilise your commercial project knowledge in a hands-on leadership role
$40-$45 per hour (open depending on exp) + KS

Deliver a flagship project in Christchurch with a pipeline of projects lined up
Utilise your commercial project knowledge in a hands-on leadership role
$40-$45 per hour (open depending on exp) + KS

Immediate Start role for a Commercial Site Manager looking for project consistency and growth opportunities

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed four days ago

Dump Truck Operator

at OneStaff Hamilton

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waikato

Well-Maintained Gear & Strong Safety Culture
Immediate start available
Competitive Pay & Supportive Team Environment

Well-Maintained Gear & Strong Safety Culture
Immediate start available
Competitive Pay & Supportive Team Environment

We are seeking experienced and safety-focused Dump Truck Operators to join our clients operations team.

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Labourer

at AWF

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Weekly pay
PPE provided
Variety of roles available

Weekly pay
PPE provided
Variety of roles available

Casual general labouring roles available in the Bay of plenty, apply now!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

20d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Estimator - Civil Construction

at Fluid Construction

This is a Full time job

Hamilton, Waikato

$130 - $160 p.a.

Respected Tier 2 company
Diverse projects
Strong future workload

Respected Tier 2 company
Diverse projects
Strong future workload

Exciting opportunity for an experienced estimator to join a busy civil construction company with a strong forward workload.

Recruited byTom Smillie

subClassification: EstimatingEstimating

classification: Construction(Construction)

16h ago

Listed four days ago

Civil Machine Operators - Auckland

at Drake New Zealand - Auckland South

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

$35 - $40

Full-time hours with an immediate start
Supportive team environment.
Opportunities for growth within the company

Full-time hours with an immediate start
Supportive team environment.
Opportunities for growth within the company

Can operate a digger without being babysat? Good pay, steady civil work, solid crew. Apply now.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Drainage Labourer

at The Labour Supply Co

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Roskill, Auckland

NZD 35 - 42 per hour

$28 - $35 depending on experience!
Mount Roskill – easy access from central/south Auckland!
Consistent, ongoing work – not a short-term job!

$28 - $35 depending on experience!
Mount Roskill – easy access from central/south Auckland!
Consistent, ongoing work – not a short-term job!

We’re looking for experienced drainage labourers who know their way around trenches and underground services. This job is in Mt Roskill.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

26d ago

Listed three days ago

Project Manager

at Citycare Property

This is a Full time job

Whenuapai, Auckland

• Make an Impact Every Day - Your work directly supports NZDF personnel.
• Grow Your Career with Us – Development and training opportunities.
• Join a Team That Cares - A supportive crew with a strong sense of purpose.

• Make an Impact Every Day - Your work directly supports NZDF personnel.
• Grow Your Career with Us – Development and training opportunities.
• Join a Team That Cares - A supportive crew with a strong sense of purpose.

Citycare Property continues its steady growth and has been selected for a major new contract with NZDF, opening new opportunities company wide.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed six days ago

Excavator Operator

at Heights Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Queenstown, Otago

Contract rates $43-$50 ph (Depending on experience

Contribute to key local private and public infrastructure
3-6 month or ongoing contracts available
Potential full time opportunities if desired

Contribute to key local private and public infrastructure
3-6 month or ongoing contracts available
Potential full time opportunities if desired

Chomping at the bit to sink your teeth into some of Central Otago's key Infrastructure projects, we're on the hunt for skilled contract operators.

Recruited byLuke Petrie

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

6d ago

Listed five days ago

Project Manager

at Kirimana

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

Immediate start!
Contractor opportunity
Solid future work pipeline

Immediate start!
Contractor opportunity
Solid future work pipeline

Are you a savvy problem solver with great stakeholder management? Apply now

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

5d ago

Listed fifty four minutes ago

Senior Project Manager

at NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hamilton, Waikato

$110k - $130k p.a.

Contribute your technical leadership across significant projects at NZTA
Do you have exposure to complex construction of infrastructural projects?
Based in Central North Island, Waikato, BOP or Wellington - travel is required

Contribute your technical leadership across significant projects at NZTA
Do you have exposure to complex construction of infrastructural projects?
Based in Central North Island, Waikato, BOP or Wellington - travel is required

This is a multi-faceted role, requiring strong leadership qualities to manage our suppliers' project teams - come join us!

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

54m ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Commercial Manager Operations

at Downer EDI Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Seaview, Wellington

Opportunity for an experienced Commercial Manager to support water/utilities
Fixed term position
Play a key role in driving performance, value, and risk management

Opportunity for an experienced Commercial Manager to support water/utilities
Fixed term position
Play a key role in driving performance, value, and risk management

An exciting opportunity has presented itself for a Commercial Manager Operations on a Fixed term basis located Wellington NZ.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

18h ago

Listed one day ago

Asphalt & Sealing Workers

at Crossroads Civil Contracting Pty Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Tasmanian Family Owned Business
Relocation assistance available

Tasmanian Family Owned Business
Relocation assistance available

We are seeking applications from suitable candidates to join our Asphalt & Sealing crews to fill currently vacant positions in Launceston (Tassie).

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Estimator/Contracts manager

at Barnbuilders NZ Ltd

Immediate start

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Maungaturoto, Northland

$45 – $55 per hour

Competitive salary, company vehicle, great culture . Shape project success with your estimating expertise.

subClassification: EstimatingEstimating

classification: Construction(Construction)

28d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Project Managers & Site Managers - Regions

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Auckland

$130k - $180k

Strong, stable pipeline of commercial projects across these regions
Competitive salary or contract rates with relocation or travel support available
Enjoya great lifestyle balance with no compromise on career progression

Strong, stable pipeline of commercial projects across these regions
Competitive salary or contract rates with relocation or travel support available
Enjoya great lifestyle balance with no compromise on career progression

Lead commercial builds across regional NZ, delivering end-to-end projects as a Site or Project Manager while enjoying lifestyle and career balance.

Recruited byRichard Haddon

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

12d ago

Listed twenty two hours ago

Site Manager

at Magnetic

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki

Competitive hourly rate

6-week fixed-term contract with immediate start (11 May)
Wages or contractor rate option available
Full-time hours in a high-compliance, hands-on site leadership role

6-week fixed-term contract with immediate start (11 May)
Wages or contractor rate option available
Full-time hours in a high-compliance, hands-on site leadership role

6-week Site Manager contract in New Plymouth (start 11 May). Must have permit receiver experience. Wages or contractor option, full-time hours.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

22h ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Residential Construction Project Manager

at Jeffery Construction Ltd.

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Ponsonby, Auckland

$50 – $60 per hour

Jeffery Construction is looking for a highly experienced project lead.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

28d ago

Listed seven days ago

Quantity Surveyor

at SBA Civil Ltd

This is a Full time job

Paekakariki, Wellington

Big forward work load
Very busy and days go fast
Diverse range of projects

Big forward work load
Very busy and days go fast
Diverse range of projects

A Quantity Surveyor to lead our preconstruction function. This is key role within the business is responsible for managing the full tendering process

subClassification: EstimatingEstimating

classification: Construction(Construction)

7d ago

Listed three days ago

Site Manager

at Citycare Property

This is a Full time job

Whenuapai, Auckland

• Make an Impact Every Day - Your work directly supports NZDF personnel.
• Grow Your Career with Us – Development and training opportunities.
• Join a Team That Cares - A supportive crew with a strong sense of purpose.

• Make an Impact Every Day - Your work directly supports NZDF personnel.
• Grow Your Career with Us – Development and training opportunities.
• Join a Team That Cares - A supportive crew with a strong sense of purpose.

Citycare Property continues its steady growth and has been selected for a major new contract with NZDF, opening new opportunities company wide.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed three days ago

Quantity Surveyor

at Xpect Property Limited

This is a Full time job

Mairangi Bay, Auckland

$125,000 – $150,000 per year negotiable

National pipeline of work and strong relationships with Tier 1 & 2 contractors
The opportunity to step up and take ownership of Senior QS responsibilities
Report to and learn from the MD & Founder of a robust 20 year old business

National pipeline of work and strong relationships with Tier 1 & 2 contractors
The opportunity to step up and take ownership of Senior QS responsibilities
Report to and learn from the MD & Founder of a robust 20 year old business

Are you a talented QS seeking a new challenge? Lead pricing, procurement & negotiation with main contractors for this established subcontractor.

subClassification: EstimatingEstimating

classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed one day ago

HammerHand

at Tradestaff

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

NZD 27 - 30 per hour

Full driver’s license
Physically fit and reliable
1–2 years' carpentry experience

Full driver’s license
Physically fit and reliable
1–2 years' carpentry experience

Hammer Hand

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed three days ago

Site Engineer / Surveyor

at NetYourJob

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Consistent, full-time work and either salary or hourly rate by negotiation
Modern machinery, ISO systems and quality PPE and work vehicle provided
Friendly, down-to-earth team working on local projects

Consistent, full-time work and either salary or hourly rate by negotiation
Modern machinery, ISO systems and quality PPE and work vehicle provided
Friendly, down-to-earth team working on local projects

We are looking to employ a Site Engineer / Surveyor to work with our experienced team building subdivisions, roading and civil works in Christchurch

subClassification: SurveyingSurveying

classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

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