Plumbing Foreman

Horizon Energy Group; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Wellbeing support

Extra leave

Perks & discounts

Trusted employer

Supportive culture

Job summary

Horizon Energy Group in Queenstown is seeking a proactive Site Foreman to oversee day-to-day management of commercial plumbing sites. You will coordinate tradespeople, subcontractors, materials, equipment, and work programmes to ensure projects are delivered safely and to NZ industry standards.

You bring practical site leadership, strong knowledge of commercial plumbing installations, and a current NZ driver licence. Join a team committed to safety, delivery, and excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven site management or supervisory experience within the New Zealand plumbing industry
• Strong practical knowledge of commercial plumbing installations, systems, and site operations
• Experience coordinating plumbers, subcontractors, suppliers, materials, and project schedules
• Sound understanding of relevant New Zealand plumbing standards, building requirements, and health and safety obligations
• A relevant plumbing trade qualification and current New Zealand plumbing registration or licence, if required for the role
• A current full manual New Zealand driver licence

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of commercial plumbing sites
• Coordinate tradespeople, subcontractors, materials, equipment, and work programmes
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to New Zealand industry standards

Skills

Site management

Plumbing coordination

Trade supervision

NZ plumbing standards

Driver licence

Job description

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Horizon Energy Group – Queenstown, South Island

Aquaheat New Zealand (ANZL) is one of New Zealand's most respected HVAC and mechanical project contractors. Alongside our core business, we operate several specialist divisions including AquaFire (fire protection solutions), Colt (louvre and smoke control systems), and Classic Metal (roofing and cladding solutions).

With over 70 years of experience, we deliver end-to-end solutions across commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. From heating, cooling, and ventilation to fire protection and roofing, we design, install, and maintain systems that help keep New Zealand running.

About the role:

As Site Foreman, you will oversee the day-to-day management of commercial plumbing sites, coordinating tradespeople, subcontractors, materials, equipment, and work programmes to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to New Zealand industry standards.

About you:

You are a practical, safety-focused site leader who communicates clearly, makes sound decisions and keeps people and delivery on track.

• Proven site management or supervisory experience within the New Zealand plumbing industry
• Strong practical knowledge of commercial plumbing installations, systems, and site operations
• Experience coordinating plumbers, subcontractors, suppliers, materials, and project schedules
• Sound understanding of relevant New Zealand plumbing standards, building requirements, and health and safety obligations
• A relevant plumbing trade qualification and current New Zealand plumbing registration or licence, if required for the role
• A current full manual New Zealand driver licence

What's in it for you?

At Horizon Energy Group, you'll enjoy:

• Career development: ongoing training, upskilling and pathways across the wider Group
• Wellbeing support: health checks, flu jabs, EAP, and life & critical illness insurance
• Extra leave: a paid day off on your birthday
• Perks & discounts: access to a wide range of corporate discounts
• Trusted employer: join a stable New Zealand company with over 70 years of industry experience
• Supportive culture: work with people who value safety, teamwork and doing the job right

Aquaheat New Zealand (ANZL) is one of New Zealand's most respected HVAC and mechanical project contractors. Alongside our core business, we operate several specialist divisions including AquaFire (fire protection solutions), Colt (louvre and smoke control systems), and Classic Metal (roofing and cladding solutions).

With over 70 years of experience, we deliver end-to-end solutions across commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. From heating, cooling, and ventilation to fire protection and roofing, we design, install, and maintain systems that help keep New Zealand running.

About the role:

As Site Foreman, you will oversee the day-to-day management of commercial plumbing sites, coordinating tradespeople, subcontractors, materials, equipment, and work programmes to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to New Zealand industry standards.

About you:

You are a practical, safety-focused site leader who communicates clearly, makes sound decisions and keeps people and delivery on track.

• Proven site management or supervisory experience within the New Zealand plumbing industry
• Strong practical knowledge of commercial plumbing installations, systems, and site operations
• Experience coordinating plumbers, subcontractors, suppliers, materials, and project schedules
• Sound understanding of relevant New Zealand plumbing standards, building requirements, and health and safety obligations
• A relevant plumbing trade qualification and current New Zealand plumbing registration or licence, if required for the role
• A current full manual New Zealand driver licence

What's in it for you:

At Horizon Energy Group, you'll enjoy:

• Career development: ongoing training, upskilling and pathways across the wider Group
• Wellbeing support: health checks, flu jabs, EAP, and life & critical illness insurance
• Extra leave: a paid day off on your birthday
• Perks & discounts: access to a wide range of corporate discounts
• Trusted employer: join a stable New Zealand company with over 70 years of industry experience
• Supportive culture: work with people who value safety, teamwork and doing the job right

Our SWITCH Values:

• We're looking for someone who brings real energy to our SWITCH values:
• Sustainability - Making smart decisions for our future.
• Winning - Taking ownership and delivering results.
• Innovation - Finding better ways to get the job done.
• Trust - Building strong relationships through honesty and integrity.
• Customer Focus - Delivering exceptional service every day.
• Health & Safety - Putting safety first, always.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

Our workplaces are drug and alcohol free - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical.