Site Supervisor

North Drill Ltd; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

North Drill Ltd in Te Tai Tokerau (Whangārei, Northland) is seeking a capable Site Supervisor to plan works, organise teams, liaise with clients and subcontractors, and deliver projects safely and to a high standard.

You'll lead multiple onsite teams on civil construction projects, including those valued over $1 million, uphold safety, monitor progress and keep programmes on track. Applicants must have strong supervisory experience and be able to communicate confidently with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' supervisory experience.
• Experience supervising jobs valued at over $1 million.
• Strong communication skills with clients and subcontractors.
• Ability to plan works and organise teams.
• Solutions-focused with ability to work under pressure.
• Level 4 water qualifications (advantageous).
• Potable water experience (advantageous).
• Water reticulation experience (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise day-to-day site works.
• Organise and support onsite teams to ensure work is completed safely and productively.
• Manage multiple onsite teams across active work areas.
• Liaise professionally with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal team members.
• Monitor progress, resolve site issues, and keep projects on programme.
• Support health and safety requirements and promote safe work practices onsite.
• Supervise larger-scale works, including projects valued at over $1 million.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Planning

Client liaison

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Budget awareness

Job description

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At North Drill, we believe our biggest asset is our people, our whānau, and as a leading player in the civil construction industry in Te Tai Tokerau, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of safety, learning, innovation and development. We take pride in delivering exceptional outcomes, nurturing talent and providing opportunities and pathways for personal and professional growth

About the role

We are looking for a capable and confident Site Supervisor to take responsibility for planning works, organising teams, liaising with clients and subcontractors, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. This role would suit someone with strong supervisory experience in civil construction, who is comfortable managing multiple onsite teams and overseeing projects of significant value.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise day-to-day site works.
• Organise and support onsite teams to ensure work is completed safely and productively.
• Manage multiple onsite teams across active work areas.
• Liaise professionally with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal team members.
• Monitor progress, resolve site issues, and help keep projects on programme.
• Support health and safety requirements and promote safe work practices onsite.
• Supervise larger-scale works, including projects valued at over $1 million.

About you

• Minimum 5 years' supervisory experience.
• Proven experience planning works and organising teams.
• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with clients and subcontractors.
• Experience supervising jobs valued at over $1 million.
• Experience managing multiple onsite teams.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach and the ability to keep work moving under pressure.
• Be able to solve problems within the restraints of the budget.
• Level 4 water qualifications (advantageous).
• Potable water experience (advantageous).
• Water reticulation experience (advantageous).

Why Join Us

You will be joining a hands-on team where your site leadership, planning ability, and practical experience will make a real difference. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership, working with people, and helping deliver important infrastructure projects safely and successfully.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Pre-employment checks may apply where relevant to the role.