Civil Construction Foreman - Queenstown

Veolia; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call allowances

Meal allowances

Professional growth

Gym membership discounts

Employee social club

Job summary

Veolia NZ is seeking a Foreman to lead on-site crews delivering water, drainage, and wastewater infrastructure in Queenstown. You will ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery across multiple civil construction projects.

The role requires 5+ years in horizontal infrastructure, NZ site experience, and ability to manage a team of up to 5 people. NZ residency or right to work is essential, with a strong emphasis on safety and collaboration.

Qualifications

• NZ Certificate in Infrastructure Works Level 4 with Drinking Water strand, or Drainlayer registration or willingness to obtain.
• 5+ years’ experience in horizontal infrastructure as a Foreman/Leading Hand/Drainlayer.
• Proven ability to lead a crew of up to 5 people and manage a site.
• Valid NZ driver’s license (Class 2 or higher is a bonus).

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise on-site crews, ensuring safe work practices and project timelines are met.
• Install water, stormwater, and wastewater infrastructure (pipe sizes 25mm–550mm).
• Establish and manage project sites from mobilisation through completion.
• Identify and mitigate site hazards, implementing safety controls to achieve zero-harm outcomes.
• Monitor project progress, troubleshoot issues, and prevent delays.
• Coordinate effectively with team members and contractors to maintain workflow.
• Verify all pipework and installations meet technical specifications and pass inspections.
• Complete accurate site documentation, including safety logs and daily records.

Skills

Team leadership

Site supervision

Safety compliance

Water infrastructure

Drainage knowledge

Driver's license

Education

NZ Certificate in Infrastructure Works Level 4 (Water)

Tools

Machinery operation

Job description

About Veolia

Veolia New Zealand is a leading provider of water, waste, and energy management solutions. Our activities include: Water management: Operating and maintaining water and wastewater treatment plants, distribution networks, and providing innovative water solutions for municipalities and industries across New Zealand, and Environmental services: Offering comprehensive waste management and resource recovery solutions, including collection, treatment, and recycling of various waste streams.

The Opportunity

Ready to lead a team and contribute your civil construction experience to a new role with Veolia NZ? Based in Queenstown, the primary objective of this role is to lead your team in successfully delivering a wide scope of various civil construction projects safely, on time, within budget, and to an exceptional standard. You will ensure Veolia honors its commitments to the client by ensuring all work is delivered in line with Council standards and to the intended design with little to no work required.

What's on offer

• Competitive remuneration - $38 to $45 per hour
• Time and a half after 8 hours daily,
• Time and a half after 40 hours weekly,
• On call allowances, where applicable,
• Meal allowances, where applicable,
• A great team focused working environment
• Employee benefits at local businesses,
• Reduced gym membership fees,
• Employee social club,
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Stable employment with a reputable, world leading, 3 waters Network focused organisation
• Meaningful work that contributes to the well-being of our community and keeps the cogs of society turning.
• Employee assistance programs (EAP) through assure which covers mental health, nutrition, financial, legal, coaching and career transition support

What you'll be responsible for

• Lead and supervise on-site crews, ensuring safe work practices and project timelines are met
• Install water, stormwater, and wastewater infrastructure (pipe sizes 25mm–550mm)
• Establish and manage project sites from mobilisation through completion
• Identify and mitigate site hazards, implementing safety controls to achieve zero-harm outcomes
• Monitor project progress, troubleshoot issues, and prevent delays
• Coordinate effectively with team members and contractors to maintain workflow
• Verify all pipework and installations meet technical specifications and pass inspections
• Complete accurate site documentation, including safety logs and daily records

What you'll need to be successful

Qualifications:

• New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Pipeline Construction and Maintenance) Level 4 with Drinking Water strand, or Drainlayer registration or willingness to obtain.

Experience:

• Strong knowledge of New Zealand drainage, water reticulation, and civil construction
• standards. 5+ years’ experience in horizontal infrastructure as a Foreman, Leading Hand, or Drainlayer
• Proven ability to lead a crew of up to 5 people and manage a site.
• Drivers license (Class 2 or higher is a bonus).
• Experience transporting and operating machinery.
• WTR endorsement is a bonus.

Personal Attributes:

• Reliable, hardworking, and gets stuck in.
• Good at solving practical problems on the fly.
• Can work well on your own or as part of the team.

Why Veolia?

At Veolia Australia and New Zealand, you’ll join a team of over 6500 passionate innovators... and good humans. Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet.

Here, you’ll have the opportunity to build your career, and resource the world.

THIS STEP IS IMPORTANT

To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

At Veolia we value diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from Maori and Pasifika, Veterans, people with disability, mature age and early careers, members of the LGBTI+ community and people from all cultural backgrounds.