Asphalt Supervisor

JobSpace; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is seeking an Asphalt Paving Supervisor based in Invercargill to lead paving crews and deliver quality work safely across the South region. You'll manage day-to-day paving operations, plan work, organise crews and plant, and work with subcontractors to keep jobs moving.

You'll work closely with the Operations Manager and the wider team to hit productivity, quality, and safety targets while building a strong on-site culture.

Qualifications

• Solid experience supervising asphalt/paving crews.
• Ability to plan daily work and allocate crews and equipment.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead paving crews on site to meet time, quality and safety targets.
• Plan project work, budgets and schedules with the Ops Manager.
• Coordinate subcontractors and plant, track progress daily.
• Ensure accurate site paperwork and records.
• Assist with monthly claims and client relationships.

Skills

Hands-on paving experience

Leadership skills

Safety and quality focus

Plan and coordinate crews

Tools

Paving plant knowledge

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Based in Invercargill, this Asphalt Paving Supervisor role is all about leading paving crews and getting quality work delivered safely and on time across the South region.

You'll be hands on, running day to day paving operations, planning work, organising crews and plant, working with subcontractors, and keeping jobs moving. You'll work closely with the Operations Manager and wider team to hit productivity, quality and safety targets, while building a strong team culture on site.

If you enjoy being out in the field, leading by example and seeing jobs done right, this could be a great fit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Help put together project plans, budgets and schedules.
• Support estimating and contract variations where needed.
• Supervise paving crews and subcontractors on site, making sure work meets time, quality and safety expectations.
• Plan daily work, allocate crews, plant and materials, and keep projects on track.
• Make sure site paperwork and daily records are completed correctly and on time.
• Assist with monthly claims.
• Build good working relationships with clients, suppliers and internal teams.
• Drive a strong Zero Harm mindset by leading from the front
• To be successful in this role, you'll bring a strong mix of hands on paving experience, practical leadership skills, and a genuine commitment to safety and quality on site.
• Solid experience supervising asphalt / paving crews
• Good working knowledge of asphalt laying, compaction, mix designs and paving plant
• Able to measure jobs accurately and order materials with minimal wastage
• A practical leader who can motivate crews and hold people accountable
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and doing things the right way
• Comfortable making decisions and solving problems on the fly