Drainage Team Leader

Welcome to Civil Construction Ltd!

We’re the award-winning crew that's been constructing Queenstown's future for 25 years. Our success is built on innovative approaches and techniques, seeking smarter ways to tackle challenges and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. This is underpinned by our core values of respect for everyone we work with, integrity in all our dealings, and a commitment to sustainable practices that benefit our community and environment.

We undertake diverse projects, from civil and earthworks to general contracting, transport, drainage, and roading and we've got a packed schedule ahead. So now we're searching for an experienced Drainage Team Leader who is ready to help us keep delivering results, solving challenges, raising the industry bar, and doing it all safely, and on time. We're especially looking for individuals with strong morals and an awareness of social impacts, who look to minimise any negative effects where able.

If you thrive in a collaborative teamwork setting and share our commitment to building a better future, we encourage you to apply

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Your Day-to-Day:

As a Drainage Team Leader, you'll play a key role in delivering a wide range of infrastructure projects. From installing water treatment systems and wastewater pump stations to managing stormwater and sewer pipeline construction, your work will span both public and private sector developments. You'll be hands-on with pressure and gravity-based infrastructure, PE welding, confined space operations, and utility installations for telecom and power. The role also includes concrete work, occasional landscaping, and other site tasks. With ambitious growth plans underway, you'll have the chance to contribute to cutting-edge innovations that are set to reshape our drainage activity. As a Drainage Team Leader, you will report to the Activity Team Leader and Site Supervisor.

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What You'll Need

To hit the ground running, you'll generally need:

• Proven experience leading and running drainage crews

• Strong leadership and team management attributes

• Patience and commitment to training and developing others

• Strong problem-solving skills and initiative

• A flexible & adaptable approach with a strong work ethic

• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications

• Experience across subdivision projects, pump stations, and varied drainage works

• Hands-on experience with both large- and small-diameter pipes

• Experience with excavators, loaders, and compaction equipment is an advantage

• Current Class 2 driver’s licence (minimum)

• WTR Endorsement

• Be a registered or certified drainlayer (or currently completing the qualification)

• A safety-first mindset

• Be a NZ Citizen, Resident or hold a current NZ Work Visa

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Why You'll Love Working With Us

We know our team is our biggest asset, so we make sure our benefits package is strong:

• Great hourly rate – above the national average

• Performance-based incentives

• Health Insurance after 9 months (yes, it covers pre-existing conditions!)

• Consistent hours – typically 50 per week

• Monday to Friday work – enjoy your weekends!

• Loads of training and upskilling opportunities

• Real chances for career development and progression

• Industry-leading project tracking, tools, and equipment

• Uniform and PPE supplied

• ‘Refer a Friend’ Bonus

• We're an Immigration NZ Accredited Employer

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Ready to join the crew?

If you want to embark on an enjoyable journey of success with us and after a job with variety and impact, get in touch now!

Apply Now or send your CV to [email protected]. You can also call us on [0800 0800 04](tel:0800 0800 04).

Please note: If you're not currently living in Queenstown, you'll need to be willing to relocate before applying.

Check out our website www.civilconstruction.co.nz to see what we're building and other roles we have available.