Visual Arts Teacher (Teacher In Charge)

Northland College; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Northland College is seeking experienced Class 5 Drivers for a major civil construction project in Picton starting January 2027. You will operate Class 5 truck and trailer units on busy civil sites and quarries, transporting materials safely and efficiently.

Candidates must hold a Full Class 5 licence, have civil construction driving experience, and be comfortable with Road Ranger gearboxes, reversing, and jack-knife manoeuvres. Site Safe or ConstructSafe is preferred; relocation not provided.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Full Class 5 licence and have proven civil construction driving experience.
• Confident operating Road Ranger gearboxes on busy sites.
• Experience reversing truck and trailer combinations on quarries.
• Comfortable with jack-knife manoeuvres and working around heavy machinery.
• Site Safe or ConstructSafe certification is preferred or assistance can be provided.
• Reliable, safety-conscious and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Operating Class 5 truck and trailer units on civil sites
• Transporting materials to and from construction sites
• Working in and out of quarries
• Reversing and manoeuvring truck and trailer combinations
• Operating safely around heavy machinery and site personnel

Skills

Full Class 5 licence

Civil construction driving experience

Road Ranger gearboxes

Reversing truck and trailer units

Jack-knife manoeuvres

Quarry and construction siteexperience

Site Safe or ConstructSafe

Reliable and safety-conscious

Independent work style

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.

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.

If you're an experienced Class 5 Driver who knows their way around a civil site.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.