Driver

Higgins; Wellington; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fuel discounts

Monthly pie and coffee

KiwiSaver up to 4% matched

Permanent full-time role

Training and development

Job summary

Higgins Wellington is seeking a motivated Driver to support drainage construction and maintenance across the region. You will safely transport materials, plant and equipment and work alongside our crews to deliver essential infrastructure for local communities.

This hands-on role requires a Class 2 licence (Class 4 advantageous), a commitment to health and safety, and teamwork. Higgins offers a permanent, full-time position with ongoing training and a supportive, collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class 2 Driver Licence.
• Class 4 Licence advantageous.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and environmental standards.
• Positive attitude and reliable team player.
• Experience in civil construction or related industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operating company vehicles to transport materials, plant and equipment.
• Supporting construction and maintenance crews on-site when required.
• Completing vehicle checks and ensuring equipment is maintained to a high standard.
• Following all safety procedures and transport regulations.
• Assisting with loading and unloading materials.
• Working collaboratively with site teams to ensure projects run smoothly.

Skills

Class 2 Licence

Class 4 Licence

Health & Safety

Teamwork

Communication

Civil Construction Experience

Job description

Description

Are you a reliable and safety-focused driver looking to join a company that keeps New Zealand moving? Higgins Wellington is seeking a motivated Driver to support our drainage construction and maintenance operations across the region.

This is a hands‑on role where you'll be responsible for safely transporting materials, plant, and equipment to drainage projects while working alongside our crews to deliver essential infrastructure for local communities.

What You'll Be Doing

• Operating company vehicles to transport materials, plant, and equipment
• Supporting construction and maintenance crews on-site when required
• Completing vehicle checks and ensuring equipment is maintained to a high standard
• Following all safety procedures and transport regulations
• Assisting with loading and unloading materials
• Working collaboratively with site teams to ensure projects run smoothly

What You'll Bring

• Minimum Class 2 Driver Licence
• Class 4 Licence advantageous
• Proven commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Good communication skills and reliability
• Experience in the civil construction, roading, transport, or infrastructure industries is preferred but not essential

Come join the Green Team

• Competitive hourly rate
• Permanent, full‑time opportunity
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Z fuel discounts, including a monthly free pie and coffee
• KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%
• Great benefits for you and your whanau

Higgins is a leading construction and infrastructure company, proudly building and maintaining roads, bridges, and civil projects that connect communities across New Zealand. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and sustainability, we deliver projects that make a real difference. At Higgins, you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and career growth – because we believe our people are the foundation of our success.

Higgins is committed to a drug‑free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre‑employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check – you’ll need to be fit for work!

We're with you on the road ahead

Ko tatou kei a koe i te huarahi kei mua

We are actively looking to fill this role and encourage your early application. Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the advertised closing date.

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.