Regulatory Compliance Officer – Transport Audits

Nz Transport Agency Waka Kotahi; Nelson; On-site; NZD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term 12-month project

January 2027 start

Major civil programme exposure

Job summary

Nz Transport Agency Waka Kotahi seeks experienced Class 5 drivers for a major civil project in Picton, starting January 2027. You will operate truck and trailer units on busy construction sites and quarries, transporting materials safely and efficiently.

Ideal candidates have civil construction driving experience, Road Ranger gearbox proficiency, and a proven ability to reverse and jack-knife on-site while maintaining safety around heavy machinery. NZ residency or work visa required.

Qualifications

• Full Class 5 licence (essential)
• Demonstrated civil construction driving experience
• Experience with Road Ranger gearboxes
• Experience reversing truck and trailer units
• Comfort with jack-knife manoeuvres on-site
• Previous quarry/construction site exposure
• Site Safe or ConstructSafe certification preferred
• Reliable, safety‑minded and able to work independently

Responsibilities

• Operate Class 5 truck and trailer units on civil sites
• Transport materials to and from civil construction sites
• Work in and around quarries and construction zones
• Reverse and manoeuvre truck and trailer combinations
• Operate safely around heavy machinery and site personnel

Skills

Full Class 5 licence

Civil construction experience

Road Ranger gearboxes

Reversing truck & trailer

Jack-knife manoeuvres

Quarry/construction site exp

Site Safe / ConstructSafe

Independent & safety conscious

Job description

We're seeking experienced Class 5 Drivers to join a major civil construction project in Picton, commencing January 2027.

We're looking for confident drivers who have experience working in busy civil environments and are comfortable operating truck and trailer units across construction sites and quarries.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Operating Class 5 truck and trailer units
• Transporting materials to and from civil construction sites
• Working in and out of quarries
• Reversing and manoeuvring truck and trailer combinations
• Operating safely around heavy machinery and site personnel

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Full Class 5 licence
• Proven civil construction driving experience
• Confident operating Road Ranger gearboxes
• Experience reversing truck and trailer units
• Confident with jack-knifing manoeuvres
• Previous quarry and construction site experience
• Site Safe or ConstructSafe required – assistance with Site Safe can be provided
• Reliable, safety-conscious and able to work independently

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• $34–$36 per hour, depending on experience
• Long-term work on a 12-month project
• January 2027 start
• Opportunity to work across a major civil construction programme

PLEASE NOTE

This role is based in Picton. Accommodation, travel, living-away and relocation allowances are not currently provided. Applicants must be able to arrange their own travel and accommodation if relocating for this position.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.