Drainlayer Foreman

Wilson Contractors; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Southern Cross Healthcare Insurance

Company vehicle

Paid travel

Job summary

Wilson Contractors, based in Queenstown, is seeking an experienced Drainlayer Foreman to lead drainage and three waters crews on diverse infrastructure projects across the Queenstown Lakes District.

You will manage on-site crews, ensure work is delivered safely, to spec, and with quality, while mentoring team members and coordinating subcontractors and suppliers. A strong NZ civil construction background and planning ability are essential.

Qualifications

• Essential: Proven experience as a Foreman, Leading Hand, or Senior Drainlayer in NZ civil construction
• Essential: Strong knowledge of NZ drainage, water reticulation, and civil construction standards
• Essential: Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Essential: Strong commitment to health and safety
• Essential: Ability to read plans and manage resources
• Essential: Current drivers licence
• Either: NZ Certificate in Infrastructure Works Level 4 with Drinking Water strand, or Certified Drainlayer registration

Responsibilities

• Leading drainage crews on site
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to specification
• Installing and maintaining drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure
• Coordinating subcontractors and suppliers
• Upholding quality assurance, environmental, and health and safety standards
• Support developing crew members
• Maintaining accurate site records and documentation

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Health and safety

Read plans

Driver's licence

Education

NZ Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Pipelines) Level 4 with Drinking Water

Certified Drainlayer registration

Job description

Wilson Contractors is a well-established, locally owned civil construction company delivering infrastructure, drainage, roading, earthworks, and three waters projects throughout Central Otago, Queenstown Lakes, and Southland.

Due to retirement, we are seeking an experiencedDrainlayer Foreman to lead drainage and three waters crews on a variety of infrastructure projects throughout theQueenstown Lakes District .

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated leader who enjoys working in a hands-on role while mentoring and developing their team.

About the Role

As Drainlayer Foreman, you will be responsible for:

• Leading drainage crews on site
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to specification
• Installing and maintaining drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure
• Coordinating subcontractors and suppliers
• Upholding quality assurance, environmental, and health and safety standards
• Support developing crew members
• Maintaining accurate site records and documentation

What We're Looking For

The successful applicant will have:

Essential

• Proven experience as a Foreman, Leading Hand, or Senior Drainlayer within the New Zealand civil construction industry
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand drainage, water reticulation, and civil construction standards
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• A strong commitment to health and safety
• The ability to read plans and manage resources effectively
• Current drivers licence

Either:

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

Highly Desirable

• Current Class 2 New Zealand driver's licence
• W, T, and R endorsements
• Confined Space certification
• STMS qualification
• First Aid certification
• Additional civil construction qualifications

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration package
• Company vehicle
• Paid travel (where applicable)
• Southern Cross Healthcare Insurance
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Long-term career opportunities within a growing business
• Supportive team environment and family-focused culture
• Opportunity to work on significant infrastructure projects throughout the Queenstown Lakes District

Applicants must hold New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa and have relevant New Zealand civil construction experience.