Excavator Operator & Site Transport - Growth & Stability

One Square Rate; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great working environment

Career advancement opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

One Square Rate is seeking a Site Supervisor for full-time work in New Zealand's Canterbury region. The role offers an hourly pay of 40–45 NZD and requires 2 years of relevant experience or a Level 4 qualification or higher, with a Bachelor's degree or above preferred.

You must be flexible for weekends and shifts, committed long‑term, and ready to supervise and coordinate diverse construction activities on commercial and civil projects.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience or a Level 4 qualification or higher.
• Flexible for weekend work and required shifts.
• Long-term commitment to the role.

Responsibilities

• Assist Construction Managers, Architects and Surveyors in planning, organising and coordinating projects.
• Interpret drawings, regulations and codes of practice to support construction activities.
• Prepare and update sketches, working drawings and project documentation.
• Coordinate work programmes, monitor progress and schedule activities.
• Inspect work and materials to ensure compliance with specs and standards.
• Calculate project costs and assist in timeframe estimation.
• Collect site measurements using surveying instruments for planning and reporting.
• Prepare, edit and revise plans and construction drawings.

Education

Level 4 or above qualification

Bachelor's degree or above

Tools

Surveying instruments

Job description

One Square Rate is seeking a Site Supervisor for full-time work in New Zealand's Canterbury region. The role offers an hourly pay of 40–45 NZD and requires 2 years of relevant experience or a Level 4 qualification or higher, with a Bachelor's degree or above preferred.

You must be flexible for weekends and shifts, committed long‑term, and ready to supervise and coordinate diverse construction activities on commercial and civil projects.