ITrading Site Supervisor

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is seeking a Site Supervisor for an Auckland-based civil construction team. You will assist the project manager in planning, organizing drainage, excavation and earthmoving activities from end to end, and supervise machinery operators.

You will interpret plans, regulations and codes of practice to workers, oversee all drainage and excavation work, plan resources including workforce and equipment, and liaise with engineers, designers and inspectors to address issues while

Qualifications

• 2 years' work experience in civil construction or related field
• NZ Level 4 qualification or equivalent
• Ability to plan and organize drainage, excavation, and earthmoving works
• Understanding of plans, regs and codes of practice for H&S
• Ability to supervise civil machinery operators and coordinate crews
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Assist project manager with planning and organising civil works from start to finish
• Manage site activities for drainage/excavation and supervise machinery operators to hit deadlines
• Interpret plans and regulations to workers to ensure H&S compliance
• Oversee drainage and excavation work to deliver quality on time and within budget
• Schedule timeframe, workforce, and equipment for each project
• Collaborate with team and clients to meet timelines and specs
• Manage site operations from setup to completion
• Quality check and maintain records of progress and safety
• Liaise with engineers, designers and inspectors to resolve issues
• Monitor and enforce health and safety standards on site
• Train and mentor machinery operators for safe, efficient operation

Skills

Project planning

Site supervision

Regulatory compliance

H&S supervision

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

NZ Level 4 qualification

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 16th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Excellent opportunity to join a successful and well-established Auckland based construction company and become a part of a great team. We are now looking for 1 Site Supervisor to join our supportive team.

You are required to:

• Assisting project manager in planning and organizing civil works, including drainage, excavation, and earthmoving activities from end to end
• Managing all site activities related to drainage/excavation work and supervise civil machinery operators to ensure project deadlines are met
• Interpreting plans, regulations and codes of practice to workers on sites to adhere to H&S regulations and policies
• Overseeing all elements of drainage and excavation work on site to deliver projects on time with excellent quality standards and within project budget
• Making plans to schedule timeframe, workforce, equipment and machinery required for each project
• Working closely with the team and clients to ensure the projects are completed within the negotiated timeframe and specifications
• Managing the site operation from build set up to completion
• Quality checking and record keeping with effective communication between different parties for project progress
• Liaising with civil engineers, designers, council inspectors or other relevant workers to identify and solve the problems when necessary
• Monitoring and overseeing site health & safety, ensuring all excavation activities meet required safety and quality benchmarks while addressing any concerns that arise.
• Train and mentor civil machinery operators, promoting safe and effective operating practices while ensuring skill development and adherence to proceduress

Here's what we need from you:

• Have at least 2 years' work experience in the same field/industry, OR
• Have a relevant NZ level 4 qualification or equivalent

If you are a temporary visa holder, include your visa status for our consideration.