Lead Site Supervisor - Civil & Earthworks (Wanaka)

RobLawMax Recruitment; Wānaka; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Supportive team environment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

RobLawMax Recruitment has been asked to identify an experienced Site Supervisor for a Wanaka-based land development project. The role oversees day-to-day operations on active construction sites, manages crews, subcontractors, plant, and materials while coordinating with Project Managers, Engineers and clients.

You will ensure compliance with NZ Health and Safety requirements, read plans, and maintain quality and safety records, with a hands-on approach and opportunities for career growth within

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising civil construction or earthworks projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of NZ Health and Safety requirements.
• Ability to read plans and manage site quality processes.
• Experience with site reporting and safety systems.
• High attention to detail with a proactive approach to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise site crews, subcontractors, and plant operators across active work areas
• Coordinate daily works and construction programmes with Project Managers
• Ensure compliance with HSEQ requirements and NZ legislation
• Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks, inspections, and audits
• Maintain site documentation, quality records, and daily reporting
• Monitor plant usage, safety compliance, and resource allocation
• Ensure work is completed to specification, on time, and to quality standards

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Civil construction

Earthworks

Plan reading

Job description

RobLawMax Recruitment has been asked to identify an experienced Site Supervisor for a Wanaka-based land development project. The role oversees day-to-day operations on active construction sites, manages crews, subcontractors, plant, and materials while coordinating with Project Managers, Engineers and clients.

You will ensure compliance with NZ Health and Safety requirements, read plans, and maintain quality and safety records, with a hands-on approach and opportunities for career growth within