Labourer

Higgins; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time role

Upskilling opportunities

Supportive team culture

Fuel discounts

KiwiSaver employer contribution

Family benefits

Job summary

Higgins is seeking a motivated Labourer to join the Wairoa team in New Zealand. The role supports construction, maintenance and infrastructure activities, working with operators and project teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

You'll perform practical labour, assist with site setup, operate small tools safely, and follow strict safety and environmental procedures. A Full Class 1 Licence is required, with opportunities to upskill and progress within Higgins.

Qualifications

• Proactive, reliable, and willing to learn
• Able to perform manual labour and operate around plant/equipment safely
• Experience in construction/roading or maintenance is a plus, not essential
• Understand safe working practices on construction sites

Responsibilities

• Assist with construction, maintenance and infrastructure tasks
• Perform shovelling, sweeping, lifting and carrying materials
• Prepare work areas and assist with site setup and pack down
• Support plant operations when trained and safe
• Operate small tools safely and complete pre-start checks
• Maintain tidy, safe work areas and follow plans and quality requirements
• Assist with environmental controls and site clean-up
• Work collaboratively with crew and other teams
• Follow Higgins safety procedures and PPE requirements

Skills

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Manual labour

Safety awareness

Education

Full Class 1 Driver Licence

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

The Higgins team in Wairoa is looking for a motivated Labourer to join us. If you enjoy hands-on work, being part of a supportive crew, and contributing to projects that make a real difference in the community, this is a great opportunity to build your career in the civil construction industry.

As a Labourer, you'll support a range of construction, maintenance, and infrastructure activities, working alongside experienced operators, forepersons, and project teams to help deliver safe, high-quality outcomes.

What you'll be doing

• Assisting with a variety of construction, maintenance, and infrastructure activities
• Performing general labouring tasks including shovelling, sweeping, raking, lifting, and carrying materials
• Preparing work areas and helping with site set up and pack down
• Supporting plant and equipment operations when required and appropriately trained
• Operating small tools and equipment safely
• Completing basic pre-start checks on plant and equipment
• Maintaining tidy, organised, and safe work areas
• Following work plans, site instructions, and quality requirements
• Assisting with environmental controls, site clean-up, and maintenance activities
• Working collaboratively with your crew and supporting other teams when required
• Following Higgins' health, safety, and environmental procedures and wearing required PPE at all times

What you'll bring

• A positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn
• Ability to perform manual labour tasks and work safely around plant and machinery
• Experience in construction, infrastructure, roading, maintenance, or a similar environment is desirable but not essential
• Understanding of safe working practices on construction sites
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality workmanship
• Full Class 1 Driver Licence (required)
• Site Safe Passport, TTM Awareness/TC Basic, First Aid, or other relevant industry qualifications are advantageous

Come join the Green Team

• Permanent, full-time role with long-term work opportunities
• Opportunities to upskill and gain further training and qualifications
• Supportive team culture where everyone looks out for each other
• Z fuel discounts including a monthly free pie and coffee
• KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%
• 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.

We're with you on the road ahead

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.