Foreperson

Higgins; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development

Leadership opportunities

Ongoing training

Supportive culture

KiwiSaver match

Fuel discounts

Job summary

Higgins is seeking an experienced and motivated Surfacing Foreperson to lead the Napier team on Hawke's Bay projects. Take ownership of daily surfacing operations, ensure safety, quality and timely delivery while mentoring crew members.

You'll coordinate resources, work closely with clients and stakeholders, and help drive continuous improvement in asphalt paving, chip sealing and site performance. Night shifts and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in road surfacing, asphalt paving, chip sealing, or civil construction.
• Previous supervisory or foreperson roles.
• Full Class 2 Driver Licence (Class 4 and WTR endorsements advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily surfacing operations, ensuring safety and high-quality outcomes.
• Plan and coordinate resources, plant, and materials.
• Supervise asphalt paving, chip sealing, and surfacing activities to meet targets.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure health, safety, and environmental standards are met.
• Communicate effectively with crew, subcontractors, clients and stakeholders.
• Monitor programme delivery, quality requirements and site performance.
• Mentor team members to develop skills and capabilities.
• Operate surfacing plant/equipment as needed and assist on-site tasks.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and efficiencies.

Skills

Road surfacing

Crew leadership

Planning & coordination

Safe work practices

People development

Communication

Problem solving

Night shift flexibility

Job description

Description

Higgins is looking for an experienced and motivated Foreperson to join our Surfacing team in Napier. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys working alongside their crew while delivering safe, high-quality surfacing projects across the Hawke's Bay region.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Surfacing Foreperson, you'll be responsible for leading and coordinating daily surfacing operations, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. You'll play a key role in developing your team, maintaining strong client relationships, and delivering excellent outcomes for our customers and communities.

• Leading and motivating a surfacing crew to deliver projects safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
• Planning and coordinating daily surfacing activities, resources, plant, and materials
• Supervising asphalt paving, chip sealing, and surfacing operations to ensure quality and productivity targets are achieved
• Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with Higgins' health, safety, and environmental standards
• Communicating effectively with crew members, subcontractors, clients, and stakeholders
• Monitoring programme delivery, quality requirements, and site performance
• Supporting and mentoring team members to develop their skills and capabilities
• Operating surfacing plant and equipment where required and assisting with hands-on site activities
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and operational efficiencies

What You'll Bring To The Role

• Proven experience within road surfacing, asphalt paving, chip sealing, or civil construction
• Previous experience leading and motivating crews in a Foreperson, Leading Hand, or Supervisory capacity
• Full Class 2 Driver Licence (Class 4 and WTR endorsements highly advantageous)
• Strong understanding of surfacing operations, methodologies, and quality requirements
• Demonstrated commitment to health, safety, and environmental best practice
• Excellent planning, organisation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with crews, clients, and stakeholders
• Flexibility to work night shifts and weekends when required
• Reliable, proactive, and committed to delivering quality outcomes
• A passion for the civil construction industry and developing people

Come join the Green Team

• Competitive hourly rate
• Permanent, full-time position
• Career development and leadership opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive team culture where everyone looks out for each other
• KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%
• Z fuel discounts, including a monthly free pie and coffee
• Great benefits for you and your whānau

About Higgins

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.

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.