Class 5 Driver for Civil Sites | 12‑Month Project

New Zealand Post Group; Nelson; On-site; NZD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Long-term 12-month project

January 2027 start

Picton-based role

Job summary

New Zealand Post Group in Picton is seeking experienced Class 5 Drivers to join a major civil construction programme starting January 2027. You will operate Class 5 trucks and trailers across busy sites and quarries, transporting materials safely and efficiently.

Ideal candidates hold a Full Class 5 licence, proven civil construction driving experience, and are comfortable with Road Ranger gearboxes and heavy reversing. NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa is required.

Qualifications

• Full Class 5 licence.
• Proven civil construction driving experience.
• Experience reversing truck and trailer units.
• Confident with Road Ranger gearboxes.
• Site Safe or ConstructSafe required.
• NZ residency or valid NZ work visa.

Responsibilities

• Operating Class 5 truck and trailer units on civil sites.
• Transporting materials to and from construction sites.
• Working in and out of quarries.
• Reversing and manoeuvring truck and trailer combinations.
• Operating safely around heavy machinery and site personnel.

Skills

Class 5 licence

Civil construction driving

Road Ranger

Reverse truck & trailer

Quarry experience

Safety consciousness

Independent worker

Job description

New Zealand Post Group in Picton is seeking experienced Class 5 Drivers to join a major civil construction programme starting January 2027. You will operate Class 5 trucks and trailers across busy sites and quarries, transporting materials safely and efficiently.

Ideal candidates hold a Full Class 5 licence, proven civil construction driving experience, and are comfortable with Road Ranger gearboxes and heavy reversing. NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa is required.