Project Supervisor - Contractor

Kinetic Recruitment; Taupo; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with overtime

Professional team

Lifestyle balance in Taupo

Job summary

Engineering Firm in Taupo is recruiting an experienced site supervisor to lead day-to-day operations on a major mechanical installation. You will drive productivity, oversee subcontractors, manage health and safety, and ensure quality standards are met.

This hands-on role links project management with the site team, keeping work on schedule and maintaining high standards. Based in Taupo, you’ll join a respected firm delivering challenging infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Proven background supervising mechanical installations or projects.
• Strong leadership on-site and team motivation.
• Solid knowledge of health & safety, QA and site reporting.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive productivity and efficiency on site.
• Oversee subcontractors and coordinate their work.
• Manage health and safety compliance and site QA.
• Ensure project is delivered on schedule and to spec.

Skills

On-site leadership

Health & safety

QA & site reporting

Communication

Subcontractor management

Job description

I'mworking with a respected Engineering Firmdelivering a key infrastructure project in Taupo. They're looking for an experienced Supervisorto join the team and take the lead on day-to-day site operations for a major mechanical installation.

This is a hands-on role where you'll be driving productivity, overseeing subcontractors, managing health and safety, and ensuring quality standards are met. You'll be the crucial link between project management and the site team, keeping things running smoothly and on schedule.

What's in it for you

• Competitive salary package including overtime
• Work with a well-organised, professional crew who take pride in what they deliver
• Great lifestyle balance in one of New Zealand's most scenic towns

We're looking for:

• A proven background supervising mechanical installations or projects
• Strong leadership on-site - you know how to get the best out of your team
• Solid knowledge of health & safety, QA, and site reporting
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Experience in water, energy, industrial, or similar sectors is a bonus

If you're based in the central North Island or looking for a move to the lakes, this is a strong opportunity to get stuck into a rewarding project with a solid team.