Leading Hand

Cook Brothers Construction; Ngaruawahia; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Brothers Construction is seeking an experienced Leading Hand for their Wanaka team. This hands-on leadership role requires delivering high-quality projects on time and budget while fostering a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership experience, a Carpentry qualification, and a proactive approach to safety.

Benefits

Health insurance

Career and personal development highly encouraged

Good work/life balance

Positive company culture

Social club

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial construction.
• Experience in a Leadership role within the Construction Industry.
• Strong structural knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support your team on the tools to meet project goals.
• Clearly communicate and delegate tasks for smooth project delivery.
• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Proactive Health and Safety Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

NZ/AUS recognised Carpentry qualification

Job description

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Starting from humble beginnings in Dunedin, Cook Brothers Construction has grown substantially over the last nineteen years. We currently operate across Southern Lakes, Canterbury, Otago and Auckland.

We enjoy celebrating our success and believe it is important we do so. Our team, and our projects are a testament to the hard work and commitment over this time.

Our goal is to inspire people more than to manage them. We trust our teams to do what they think is best for Cook Brothers Construction, giving them lots of freedom to make the best decisions for the company at that time.

Through innovation, quality, client satisfaction and sustainability, we strive to be a national leader in our industry, we believe our team is the heart and soul of us achieving this!

If you want to be a part of this journey, then this role is for you.

About the Role

Due to continued growth across the region, Cook Brothers Construction are on the lookout for an experienced Leading Hands to join the team in the Wanaka region.

This is a hands-on leadership role, where you will set the standard on site, working closely with Site Managers, Build Team Managers and Foreman to ensure projects are delivered to a high standard, on time and on budget.

Duties:

• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, delivering a high standard of service and communication
• Lead and support your team on the tools to meet project goals and timelines
• Take a proactive, solution-focused approach to identify and mitigate risks
• Provide on-site leadership and support as directed by the Build Team or Site Manager
• Act as the key liaison between contractors, apprentices, labourers, and site management
• Clearly communicate and delegate tasks to ensure smooth project delivery

About You

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative and forward-thinking company that values professional and career development. At Cook Brothers, we are committed to helping you grow – offering a supportive environment where your ideas are welcomed, your autonomy is respected and your career progression is encouraged.

We are looking for someone who is driven, takes initiative and is keen to make a meaningful impact through continuous improvement and leadership. You will view your team mates as a vital part of your success and foster a collaborative environment to navigate on-site challenges as one team.

Skills and Experience:

• Must have NZ/AUS recognised Carpentry qualification
• Proven experience in commercial construction, with strong structural knowledge
• Experience in a Leadership role within the Construction Industry is a must
• A passion for mentoring and developing others and celebrating team succes
• Strong communication skills, including the confidence to hold honest and constructive conversations
• A proactive approach to Health and Safety Leadership
• High end residential experience an advantage
• Licence Building Practitioner preferred but not essential
• Flexible working options
• Health insurance
• Career and personal development highly encouraged and supported
• Work with a supportive and high performing team
• Good work/life balance
• Positive company culture
• Social club
• Exciting projects both currently and in the future

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