Construction Supervisor

Tradestaff New Zealand; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction staffing agency in New Zealand is seeking a Construction Supervisor for a major solar project in the East Waikato. The role involves leading teams, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring project timelines are met. Ideal candidates will have a strong construction background, supervision experience, and the ability to motivate and manage people. This position offers a hands-on opportunity with a competitive pay rate of $37–$40 per hour and an immediate start.

Qualifications

• Photo ID required.
• CV and 2 recent work references needed.
• Reliable transport and at least a restricted driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Team Leaders and crews to hit daily targets.
• Maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
• Report progress and escalate issues to Project Management.
• Support hands-on work when required.
• Ensure safety rules and project timelines are followed.

Skills

Strong construction background

Project or site supervision experience

Confident communicator

Solutions-focused problem-solver

Physically fit for manual work

Job description

Construction Supervisor – Major Solar Project (East Waikato)

Pay Rate: $37–$40 per hour (depending on experience)

Immediate Start – 2–3 Month Assignment

Tradestaff is seeking a strong leader to step into a Construction Supervisor role on a major solar project in the East Waikato. This is a temporary role for 2–3 months with an immediate start. You’ll need to be confident leading crews, keeping work on track to tight deadlines, and rolling up your sleeves to get on the tools when needed.

This isn’t a desk job – it’s about leading from the front, motivating your team, solving problems quickly, and keeping the project moving safely and efficiently.

About the Project & Our Client

You’ll be working with a well-established, wholly NZ-owned civil construction business that has been delivering major infrastructure projects for over 15 years. They specialise in underground utilities installation for power, gas, water, and fibre, using both trenching and advanced Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) technology.

With some of the best equipment in the country, including one of New Zealand’s largest directional drilling units, they’re trusted to deliver high-quality work on time and on budget. Their culture is built on teamwork, continuous training, and high standards — and they back their people with the tools, support, and development to succeed.

This solar project is a large-scale, time-critical build where your leadership will make the difference in getting the job delivered safely, efficiently, and to spec.

The Role

• Lead and mentor Team Leaders and crews to hit daily targets.
• Maintain a safe, efficient, and high-quality work environment.
• Report progress and escalate issues to Project Management.
• Support with hands-on work when required – setting the pace and leading by example.
• Ensure SOPs, safety rules, and project timelines are followed.
• Drive a solutions-focused approach, keeping projects delivered On Time, In Full, In Specification.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong construction background (essential).
• Previous project or site supervision experience.
• Confident communicator who can motivate and manage people.
• Solutions-focused, practical problem-solver.
• Able to roll up your sleeves and work alongside the team.
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual work when needed.

Location

The site is within commuting distance from several towns:

• 49 mins from Hamilton
• 20 mins from Morrinsville
• 24 mins from Matamata
• 51 mins from Thames
• 53 mins from Huntly
• 44 mins from Cambridge
• 50 mins from Putaruru

What You’ll Need

• Photo ID (no exceptions).
• CV and 2 recent work references (attitude, reliability, and work history).
• Reliable transport and at least a restricted driver’s licence.
• Fit, strong, and able to lift heavy objects.

Why Tradestaff?

Tradestaff is New Zealand’s leading supplier of temporary workers to the trades and industrial sectors. We’ll back you with regular pay, ongoing support, and opportunities to prove yourself on major projects.