Supervisor

Stellar Recruitment Pty; Wellington; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment Pty is seeking an experienced Civil Supervisor or Foreperson for a Wellington-based team. You will oversee day-to-day site operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to high standards for clients and the community.

Key requirements include proven site supervision in civil environments, strong leadership, and the ability to motivate crews outdoors in varying weather. Full legal rights to work in New Zealand are assumed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising civil construction projects.
• Experience with earthworks, gravel extraction, rock placement or river works.
• Strong health and safety, environmental controls and quality management understanding.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead site crews, providing day-to-day direction on construction activities.
• Promote a positive site culture by mentoring team members and driving high performance.
• Oversee plant and machinery operations, inspections and defect reporting.
• Maintain site records, report hazards and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team motivation

Job description

Ready for your next challenge in civil construction prior to Christmas? We're seeking an experienced Civil Supervisor or Foreperson to join a Wellington-based team. While experience with gravel extraction, rock placement and working around rivers would be beneficial, the key requirement is proven site supervision within a civil environment. In this role, you'll oversee day-to-day site operations and productivity, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard for both clients and the wider community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and lead site crews, providing day-to-day direction to ensure construction activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with project specifications.
• Promote a positive site culture by mentoring team members, supporting their development and encouraging high performance across the team.
• Oversee plant and machinery operations, ensuring equipment is maintained, pre-start inspections are completed and defects are promptly reported.
• Maintain accurate site records and progress reporting, while identifying hazards, reporting incidents and near misses, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Experience:

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate crews, build positive site culture and keep projects running smoothly.
• Proven experience supervising civil construction projects, ideally with exposure to earthworks, gravel extraction, rock placement or river-based works.
• A solid understanding of health and safety requirements, environmental controls and quality management practices.
• A hands-on, practical approach with the fitness and resilience to work outdoors in a range of weather conditions.
• Full legal rights to work in New Zealand.