Transport Compliance Officer – Flexible Work & 5 Weeks' Leave

Nz Transport Agency Waka Kotahi; Nelson; Hybrid; NZD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Nz Transport Agency Waka Kotahi in Nelson is seeking experienced Class 5 drivers to join a major civil construction programme in Picton starting January 2027. You will operate Class 5 truck and trailer units, transport materials to and from sites, and work across quarries, with vehicle handling in busy environments.

Applicants must have a full Class 5 licence, civil construction driving experience, and be comfortable reversing trucks and using Road Ranger gearboxes.

Qualifications

• Full Class 5 licence required.
• Proven civil construction driving experience.
• Experience reversing truck and trailer units.
• Site Safe or ConstructSafe certification required.
• Reliable, safety-conscious and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Operate Class 5 truck and trailer units.
• Transport materials to and from civil construction sites.
• Work in and around quarries and construction sites.
• Reverse and manoeuvre truck and trailer combinations.
• Operate safely around heavy machinery and site personnel.

Skills

Full Class 5 licence

Civil construction driving

Truck and trailer reversing

Site Safe/ConstructSafe

Safety-conscious independent worker

Job description

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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.

About the Role

• 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

What We're Looking For

• 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

What's On Offer

• $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

Please Note

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.