Road Maintenance Lead — Hands-On Supervisor & Mentor

Higgins; Masterton District; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Permanent, full-time role (40 hours /週

KiwiSaver employer contribution 4%

Ongoing training and progression

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Higgins is seeking an experienced Leading Hand to join the Maintenance Team in the Wairarapa region for a hands-on, outdoors role that supports the Foreperson/Supervisor in delivering road maintenance activities.

You will lead on-site crews, plan daily tasks, ensure safety and quality, and coordinate plant, materials, and resources. Higgins promotes teamwork, continuous training, and career progression.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in road maintenance, civil construction, infrastructure maintenance, or a similar industry.
• Experience leading or supervising small crews.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance operations, plant, and equipment.
• Ability to plan work, solve problems, and adapt to changing priorities.
• A hands-on approach and willingness to support the team wherever needed.
• Ability to read plans and interpret work requirements.
• Full Class 1 licence, with Class 2, WTR, and traffic management qualifications advantageous.
• Physically fit, reliable, and committed to safe work practices.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Flexibility to work additional hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Foreperson/Supervisor with planning and coordinating daily cyclic maintenance activities
• Lead and support operators, labourers, subcontractors, and labour hire staff on site
• Carry out and oversee a variety of maintenance works, including pavement repairs, drainage maintenance, sign and roadside maintenance, and other network maintenance activities
• Ensure works are completed safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards
• Coordinate plant, materials, and resources to maximise productivity
• Maintain effective communication with team members, clients, and stakeholders
• Promote and uphold Higgins' safety, quality, and environmental standards
• Support the development and mentoring of less experienced team members

Skills

Road maintenance

Supervising crews

Planning

Reading plans

Leadership

Communication

Flexible hours

Job description

Higgins is seeking an experienced Leading Hand to join the Maintenance Team in the Wairarapa region for a hands-on, outdoors role that supports the Foreperson/Supervisor in delivering road maintenance activities.

You will lead on-site crews, plan daily tasks, ensure safety and quality, and coordinate plant, materials, and resources. Higgins promotes teamwork, continuous training, and career progression.