Road & Machinery Operator – Far North (Paihia)

Ventia; Northland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities to operate machinery

Ongoing training

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Ventia in Paihia, Northland, is looking for two Labourer Operators to help maintain the Far North roading network across the region. No two days are the same: you’ll perform road maintenance, drainage, vegetation control, traffic management and plant operation with a supportive crew, across diverse sites.

A Class 1 licence is essential; Class 2 and WTR are preferred. Ventia emphasizes safety, teamwork and ongoing training, offering opportunities to learn new skills and grow with a leading

Qualifications

• Class 1 Driver's Licence essential (Class 2 and WTR preferred)
• Experience in civil construction, road maintenance, or machinery operation
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and teamwork
• Traffic management or STMS qualifications desirable

Responsibilities

• Road maintenance, drainage works, pavement repairs
• Vegetation control
• Traffic management and plant operation
• Emergency response activities as required
• Work safely and as part of a close-knit crew delivering essential infrastructure services

Job description

Ventia in Paihia, Northland, is looking for two Labourer Operators to help maintain the Far North roading network across the region. No two days are the same: you’ll perform road maintenance, drainage, vegetation control, traffic management and plant operation with a supportive crew, across diverse sites.

A Class 1 licence is essential; Class 2 and WTR are preferred. Ventia emphasizes safety, teamwork and ongoing training, offering opportunities to learn new skills and grow with a leading