Transport Compliance Auditor – Risk & Audits
New Zealand Transport Agency
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Job summary
New Zealand Transport Agency in Picton is seeking experienced Class 5 drivers for a major civil construction project starting January 2027. You will operate truck and trailer units on busy sites and quarries, ensuring safe material transport and efficient movement.
The ideal candidate holds a Full Class 5 licence with proven civil construction driving experience, and Site Safe/ConstructSafe certification. This long-term role offers competitive hourly pay and the chance to contribute to a large
Qualifications
- Full Class 5 licence holders with proven civil construction driving experience.
- Experience operating truck and trailer units across busy construction sites and quarries.
- Familiarity with Road Ranger gearboxes and safe reversing techniques.
- Ability to reverse and manoeuvre truck and trailer combinations on site.
- Comfort with jack-knifing manoeuvres in constrained spaces.
- Prior quarry or construction site exposure preferred.
- Site Safe or ConstructSafe certification required (or willingness to obtain).
Responsibilities
- Operate Class 5 truck and trailer units.
- Transport materials to and from civil sites.
- Work in and out of quarries.
- Reverse and manoeuvre truck and trailer combinations.
- Operate safely around heavy machinery and site personnel.
Skills
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.
- 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
- 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
- $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
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.
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