Site Manager – Regional Projects (NZ Wide)

Expanding specialist contractor is expanding and is recruiting an Assistant Site Manager and Site Manager to deliver technically complex industrial, civil and commercial projects in the $1m-$5m range across regional New Zealand.

This business is known for doing challenging work well — trusted by repeat clients for their planning, safety culture, and reliable site leadership.

About the Role
You will take ownership of diverse fast-paced regional projects including:

• Heavy concrete and civil structures
• Building extensions and fit-outs
• Facade and Roofing upgrades
• Industrial infrastructure improvements
• Planned and reactive building maintenance

Projects are delivered across regional New Zealand on a FIFO-style Monday to Friday basis, with all travel, accommodation, and transport covered.

You’ll work autonomously on site, supported by an experienced, approachable management team who value trust, accountability, and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations from start to finish
• Lead and coordinate subcontractors and suppliers
• Drive short-term programmes in live or operational environments
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality, and compliance
• Prepare detailed site reports and manage RFIs
• Identify and mitigate construction and design risks
• Build strong working relationships with clients and consultants

About You

• Proven experience as a Site Manager or Site Engineer in New Zealand
• Trade qualification or relevant tertiary construction qualification
• Experience delivering civil, industrial or commercial projects
• Good with project systems and reporting
• Confident working independently across multiple project types
• Positive, solutions-focused leadership style
• Willing and able to work away Monday to Friday

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• All travel & accommodation
• Tax-free living away from home allowances
• Performance bonus
• Additional annual leave
• Secure pipeline of work with a reputable contractor
• Supportive, social, team-focused culture
• Genuine commitment to wellbeing and long-term employment

Apply Now Apply online via SEEK or contact

Simon Field 
Senior Recruiter
09 281 5593
[email protected]