47 leading hand jobs in Riwaka Tasman

$36 to $39 hourly, generous O/T rates & allowances

$36 to $39 hourly, generous O/T rates and allowances
Great learning and development opportunities
A company that genuinely values its people

$36 to $39 hourly, generous O/T rates and allowances
Great learning and development opportunities
A company that genuinely values its people

Experienced fabricator/welders needed asap. $36.00 to $39phr plus allowance and above average O/T rates. Minimum 40hr week. Immediate start possible.

subClassification: Welders & BoilermakersWelders & Boilermakers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

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Cable Jointer - HV Electricity Distribution - Hope based

at Delta

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hope, Tasman

Competitive Wage + OT + Allowances + Benefits +++

Great work culture and 100% commitment to SAFETY
Values-based progressive and reputable South Island organisation
Join a supportive, skilled team

Great work culture and 100% commitment to SAFETY
Values-based progressive and reputable South Island organisation
Join a supportive, skilled team

Power your career while enjoying the Nelson-Tasman lifestyle

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

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Listed four days ago

Civil Maintenance Crew - Nelson

at DOWNER NZ

This is a Full time job

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)

4d ago

Listed twenty days ago

3 Waters/Drainage Team Leader

at CJ Industries Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Motueka, Tasman

$37 – $40 per hour

Great variety of projects
Competitive Pay Rate
Great growth opportunities.

Great variety of projects
Competitive Pay Rate
Great growth opportunities.

Proud of your drainage work? So are we. Join a team that values skill and craftsmanship.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

20d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Fabricator Welders (Heavy)

at Kernohan Engineering Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

$36 to $39 hourly, generous O/T rates & allowances

$36 to $39 hourly, generous O/T rates and allowances
Great learning and development opportunities
A company that genuinely values its people

$36 to $39 hourly, generous O/T rates and allowances
Great learning and development opportunities
A company that genuinely values its people

Experienced fabricator/welders needed asap. $36.00 to $39phr plus allowance and above average O/T rates. Minimum 40hr week. Immediate start possible.

subClassification: Welders & BoilermakersWelders & Boilermakers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

26d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Cool Store General Hand

at Talley's Ltd

This is a Full time job

Motueka, Tasman

Cool store role handling loading/unloading, order prep, stock movement, inventory control, and product handling.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

19d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Production Worker

at New Zealand Panels Group

This is a Full time job

Permanent full-time role
Free annual health checks and flu jabs

Permanent full-time role
Free annual health checks and flu jabs

Expressions of interest for Production Workers | Manufacturing/forklift roles in Nelson

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

19d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Spray Applicator

at Edwards & Hardy Roofing

This is a Full time job

at Nelson Plaster Solutions Ltd

This is a great entry-level opportunity to develop your skill set in a well-established roofing company.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

16d ago

Listed twenty three hours ago

Exterior Plasterer

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

$28 – $35 per hour

Exterior plasterer required with immediate start available.

subClassification: Building TradesBuilding Trades

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

23h ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Site Works Fitter Welder

This is a Full time job

Indicative earnings: $8,700 per fortnight

Experienced Site Works Fitter Welders wanted for a hands-on engineering role
Top rates, plenty of overtime and allowances available
Grow your engineering career on nationally significant projects

Experienced Site Works Fitter Welders wanted for a hands-on engineering role
Top rates, plenty of overtime and allowances available
Grow your engineering career on nationally significant projects

Join Brightwater Engineering as a site fitter welder to deliver some of New Zealand’s next large scale Projects in 2026, an opportunity not to miss!

subClassification: Welders & BoilermakersWelders & Boilermakers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

16d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Workshop Fabricator

This is a Full time job

at Nelson Marlborough Traffic Management Ltd

Indicative earnings: $6,300 per fortnight

Experienced Fabricators wanted for a hands-on engineering role
Top rates, plenty of overtime and allowances available
Grow your engineering career on nationally significant projects

Experienced Fabricators wanted for a hands-on engineering role
Top rates, plenty of overtime and allowances available
Grow your engineering career on nationally significant projects

Join Brightwater Engineering as a Workshop Fabricator to deliver some of New Zealand’s next large scale Projects in 2026, an opportunity not to miss!

subClassification: Welders & BoilermakersWelders & Boilermakers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

16d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

STMS (Site Traffic Management Specialist)

This is a Full time job

$30 – $36 per hour

Locally owned
Family Orientated
Highly respected work place

Locally owned
Family Orientated
Highly respected work place

Be part of a small, family-run team where your skills are valued, your input matters, and you’re supported to do your best work every day.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

19d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Driveway Labourer

at The Concrete Company

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Richmond, Tasman

In this role you will be preparing the ground to the correct levels for patios and driveways. Framing out the driveway with boxing and mesh.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

25d ago

Listed three days ago

Maintenance Manager

at Awaroa Lodge

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Takaka, Tasman

Seeking a live-in Maintenance Manager to join our team at the famous Awaroa Lodge, located in the picturesque Abel Tasman National Park.

subClassification: Maintenance & Handyperson ServicesMaintenance & Handyperson Services

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

3d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Fitter Welder Site Contractor

This is a Full time job

Indicative earnings: $9,400 per fortnight

Experienced Fitter Welders wanted for contract site works
Top rates, big hours, ideal for someone who wants to make money
Grow your engineering scope on nationally significant projects

Experienced Fitter Welders wanted for contract site works
Top rates, big hours, ideal for someone who wants to make money
Grow your engineering scope on nationally significant projects

Contract to Brightwater Engineering as a Site Fitter Welder, deliver some of New Zealand’s next large scale Projects in '26 an opportunity not to miss

subClassification: Welders & BoilermakersWelders & Boilermakers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

16d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Site Works Mechanical Trades Supervisor

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Indicative earnings: $9,800 per fortnight

Experienced Mechanical Trade Supervisors wanted for a hands-on engineering role
Top rates, plenty of overtime and allowances available
Grow your engineering career on nationally significant projects

Experienced Mechanical Trade Supervisors wanted for a hands-on engineering role
Top rates, plenty of overtime and allowances available
Grow your engineering career on nationally significant projects

Join Brightwater Engineering as a Trades Supervisor to deliver some of New Zealand’s next large scale Projects in 2026, an opportunity not to miss!

subClassification: SupervisorsSupervisors

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

16d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Workshop Mechanical Trades Supervisor

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Indicative earnings: $7,200 per fortnight

Experienced Trades Supervisors wanted for a hands-on engineering role
Top rates, plenty of overtime and allowances available
Grow your engineering career on nationally significant projects

Experienced Trades Supervisors wanted for a hands-on engineering role
Top rates, plenty of overtime and allowances available
Grow your engineering career on nationally significant projects

Join Brightwater Engineering to deliver some of New Zealand’s next large scale Projects in 2026, an opportunity not to miss!

subClassification: SupervisorsSupervisors

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

16d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Equipment Technician / Diesel Mechanic

at CablePrice

This is a Full time job

Competitive hourly + health insurance

Full-time Opportunity in a leading OEM with long term job security
Commitment to our employees with ongoing training and development
Join a supportive and professional team

Full-time Opportunity in a leading OEM with long term job security
Commitment to our employees with ongoing training and development
Join a supportive and professional team

Join CablePrice Nelson as a Heavy Diesel Mechanic- great team, solid pay, training, and career growth in the thriving heavy equipment industry.

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

16d ago

Listed five days ago

Qualified Builder

at NetYourJob

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Great team culture
Competitive pay rate based on experience
Join the growing residential team at Big Rock Construction

Great team culture
Competitive pay rate based on experience
Join the growing residential team at Big Rock Construction

Big Rock Construction are looking for a Builder who takes pride in delivering exceptional workmanship to join our professional, well-run team.

subClassification: Building TradesBuilding Trades

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

5d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Heavy Diesel Mechanic

at Drummond and Etheridge

This is a Full time job

Hone your skills as a heavy-diesel mechanic working on premium machines
Satisfy your work-life balance with the option for up to 6 weeks Annual Leave
Comprehensive remuneration package with tool allowance + bonus incentive scheme

Hone your skills as a heavy-diesel mechanic working on premium machines
Satisfy your work-life balance with the option for up to 6 weeks Annual Leave
Comprehensive remuneration package with tool allowance + bonus incentive scheme

If you're looking to grow your skillset working with top-tier brands in the industry, look no further!

subClassification: Automotive TradesAutomotive Trades

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

17d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Project Manager

This is a Full time job

Nelson South, Tasman

Competitive remuneration for the right candidate

Experienced and capable Project Manager wanted
Top remuneration, relocation packages for the right candidate
Grow your project engineering career on nationally significant projects

Experienced and capable Project Manager wanted
Top remuneration, relocation packages for the right candidate
Grow your project engineering career on nationally significant projects

Join Brightwater Engineering as our newest Project Manager to deliver some of New Zealand’s next large scale exciting Projects in 2026.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Mechanical Trades Supervisor Site Contractor

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

at Tech 5 Recruitment - Nelson

Indicative earnings: $10,100 per fortnight

Experienced Mechanical Trade Supervisors wanted for contract site works
Top rates, big hours, ideal for someone who wants to make money
Grow your engineering scope on nationally significant projects

Experienced Mechanical Trade Supervisors wanted for contract site works
Top rates, big hours, ideal for someone who wants to make money
Grow your engineering scope on nationally significant projects

Contract to Brightwater Engineering as a Trades Supervisor, deliver some of New Zealand’s next large scale Projects in 2026 an opportunity not to miss

subClassification: SupervisorsSupervisors

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

16d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Glazier (NELSON)

at Metro Performance Glass

This is a Full time job

Nelson South, Tasman

Get stuck into real work – residential, commercial, installs & retrofits

subClassification: Building TradesBuilding Trades

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

16d ago

Listed five days ago

Line Mechanic - Nelson/Tasman Based - Electricity Distribution Industry

at Delta

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hope, Tasman

Competitive Hourly Rate + Allowances + OT +++

Work on HV assets up to 66kV - varied, hands-on work
Great team culture: safety-first, supportive, and proud of the work
Live the Nelson/Tasman lifestyle - outdoors, beaches, and sunshine

Work on HV assets up to 66kV - varied, hands-on work
Great team culture: safety-first, supportive, and proud of the work
Live the Nelson/Tasman lifestyle - outdoors, beaches, and sunshine

Bring your line skills to sunny Nelson/Tasman — Line Mechanic (Earthed Lines) | Great team, real impact, epic lifestyle!

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

5d ago

Listed two days ago

Casual Bunker Operator

at Talley's Ltd

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Port Nelson, Tasman

We are looking for a Casual Bunker Operator to conduct bunkering of our deep sea fishing vessels on an as-needed basis

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

2d ago

Listed nine days ago

Senior Civil Engineer

at Lynx Recruitment Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Nelson Central, Tasman(Hybrid)

130k plus relative to experience

Nelson or Wānaka-based role with hybrid flexibility
Diverse civil & infrastructure projects (3-waters, land development, commercial)
Strong technical team + mentoring toward CPEng

Nelson or Wānaka-based role with hybrid flexibility
Diverse civil & infrastructure projects (3-waters, land development, commercial)
Strong technical team + mentoring toward CPEng

Intermediate to Senior Civil Engineer Leading New Zealand civil & infrastructure consultancy Nelson or Wānaka - Structured hybrid worki

Recruited byGreg Small

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Qualified & Experienced Carpenters - Nelson

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job