Find the perfect job in Christchurch, New Zealand and beyond

€14.00/hr + accommodation and 2 meals per day

IrishExchange | Dairy Farming Adventure in Ireland

Work with Irish farmers and build skills & lifelong friendships
Airport pickup, banking & tax setup plus pastoral support
Experience the Northern Hemisphere like never before

Gain international dairy experience, explore Ireland and Europe, and build your farming career with full support along the way.

Herd Manager | Ashburton, Mid Canterbury

$28–$30 per hour, depending on experience

Strong focus on efficient farming practices.
1,400-cow year-round dairy operation
6 days on / 2 days off roster

Join a progressive 1,400-cow Mid Canterbury dairy farm with modern systems, a strong environmental focus and plenty of room to grow

Project Superintendent | Benmore Hydro

$160,000–$180,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Lead a nationally significant hydro project
Genuine authority and long-term career opportunities
Accommodation + living-away allowance provided

Take charge of major construction delivery - nationally significant hydro project-leading multiple teams, complex work fronts & serious infrastructure

$130,000–$140,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Mechanical Supervisor | Benmore Dam

Canterbury

Work alongside experienced engineering and project delivery teams
Work on a nationally significant hydro project
Accommodation + living-away allowance provided

Take charge of major mechanical works on New Zealand's largest earth dam — complex infrastructure, serious scale and a project worth talking about.

Mechanical Foreman | Benmore Dam Project

Approx $60 per hour depending on experience + working away allowance

FIFO roster, accommodation and travel provided
Rare opportunity to work on Benmore Dam
Permanent role with future career progression

Lead major mechanical works on Benmore Dam-a rare, nationally significant project with serious technical challenge and long-term career opportunities.

Mechanical Project Engineer | Christchurch

Salary negotiated based on experience.

Exposure to the full mechanical project lifecycle
Varied and technically interesting infrastructure work
Genuine career growth and greater project ownership

Turn complex mechanical designs into real-world infrastructure and grow your project engineering career on work that keeps things interesting.

$125,000-$145,000 package + vehicle

Civil Foreman | Major Infrastructure Project

Havelock North

Lead from the front and set the standard for quality and safety
Landmark project running through to May 2028
Training, development and career progression

Lead the crew on a landmark infrastructure project packed with specialist civil works, with work secured through to May 2028.

$170,000 – $200,000 per annum, depending on experience and level of appointment.

Project Manager | Wastewater Infrastructure

Havelock North

$170,000-$200,000 + vehicle package
Defined project through to May 2027
Complex infrastructure with strong team support

Lead a major wastewater infrastructure project through to completion in Hawke's Bay.

Competitive remuneration package – negotiated based on experience

Civil Foreman | Supervisor | Wellington

Wellington

Competitive package + company vehicle
Lead complex and rewarding infrastructure projects
Grow your leadership career with a supportive team

Lead civil crews on major infrastructure projects across the lower North Island.

Competitive salary package – negotiated based on experience.

Senior Project Manager | Civil Infrastructure

Wellington

Competitive salary package + company vehicle
Lead major infrastructure projects across the region
Flexible working and genuine career progression

Lead complex infrastructure projects across the lower North Island with a growing team and strong pipeline of work.

Qualified Carpenter | Multi-Unit Builds

$32-$35 per hour depending on experience

Quality workmanship valued, not rushed jobs
Long-term multi-unit residential projects
Career pathway to Leading Hand/Foreman

You know how to build it properly. Now find a role where that skill is genuinely valued.

Civil Working Foreman | Machine Operator

Competitive hourly rate or salary depending on experience.

Lead crews on major civil projects
Hands-on grader & excavator role
Ongoing Canterbury work

Run the crew. Shape the road. If you lead from the front—not the ute - we'd like to meet you!

September 1, 2026

Experienced Roofers Wanted | Christchurch

$29-$35 per hour depending on experience

Grow your skills and work on quality builds
Mix of residential and light commercial projects — no two days the same
Ongoing work with an award-winning crew

The views are better from up here. Join a skilled roofing crew working on quality builds.

September 1, 2026

Class 4 & 5 Civil Truck Drivers | Christchurch

Competitive hourly rates

Ongoing civil projects
Supportive team environment
Competitive hourly rates

If your truck spends more time on gravel than asphalt, you'll fit right in. Class 4 & 5 Civil Drivers wanted.

August 31, 2026

Civil Labourers | WTR | Christchurch

$28 – $32 per hour depending on experience

Ongoing, full-time work across Canterbury
Variety of civil projects - no two days alike
Work alongside experienced civil crews

Got your WTR and a solid work ethic? Jump into a civil role where every day brings something different.

August 31, 2026

Experienced Dairy Assistant | Split Calving Farm | Southland

Southland

$29 per hour plus accommodation and utilities

Modern dairy systems, machinery and Halter technology
Car available for personal use
Minimum 6-month commitment with a great 11/3 roster

Modern dairy farming, great pay, a family-run team and a car for your days off. Work near Gore and enjoy the best of rural Southland.

August 28, 2026

Civil Allrounders | Canterbury

$27-$34/hr (depending on experience)

Supportive crews and immediate start
Long-term Canterbury infrastructure project
Varied role with real career development

Like variety? Good. One day on drainage, the next spotting plant—this role keeps you on your toes.

August 28, 2026

Civil Foreman | 2IC | Truck Driver

Queenstown

$35-$45/hr - based on experience

Ongoing utilities & civil projects
Vehicle provided - WTR required
Central Otago & Queenstown Lakes

Hands-on Civil Foreman/2IC wanted for ongoing utilities work in Central Otago. Lead the crew, run the gear and get stuck in!

August 28, 2026

Dairy Assistant | Ashburton, Mid Canterbury

Salary: $100,000 – $130,000 per year, negotiated based on experience

$25 -$27

Permanent role milking 480 cows
Modern 36-bail rotary with ECRs
Great roster and supportive team environment

Join a progressive Ashburton dairy farm where good farming, great teamwork and rural Canterbury living come together.

August 27, 2026

Project Manager | Water Infrastructure

Queenstown

Lead major water projects in Queenstown
Company vehicle provided
Ongoing work with a great team

Lead exciting water infrastructure projects in Queenstown while enjoying the scenery - and keeping the contractors on their toes!

August 27, 2026

Skilled Civil Labourer (WTR) | South Island Projects

Canterbury

$28-$30 per hour + away allowances

$28-$30 per hour + away allowances
Travel throughout the South Island with accommodation provided
Long-term work with ongoing training and development

Skilled Civil Labourers wanted for specialist civil infrastructure projects across the South Island. Travel, accommodation, and away allowances.

August 27, 2026

Dairy Assistant | South Canterbury

Negotiable based on experience

Permanent role on a modern dairy farm
11 days on / 3 days off roster
Modern 2-bedroom home provided

Trade the traffic for fresh air, big skies and some seriously good scenery. Join a modern South Canterbury dairy farm and enjoy rural NZ at its best!

August 26, 2026

Dairy Assistant | Award-Winning Genetics

Balclutha

Wage: $27 per hour

Shared accommodation for just $100 per week
High-producing 475-cow farm with great genetics
Great opportunity to learn from an experienced dairy operation

Join a high-producing Balclutha dairy farm known for award-winning Holstein Friesian genetics. Great learning opportunity with a supportive team.

August 26, 2026

Dairy Crew & Tractor Driver Roles

Southland

$25 per hour + 8% + Accommodation allowance

October starts - dairy & tractor roles available
Flexible time off for travel, sports, and events
Modern farm, social team & great Southland location

Join a family-run dairy farm with roles available for tractor drivers, dairy assistants, and dairy crew. Great team who value lifestyle and fun!

August 26, 2026

Civil Machine Operators | Christchurch

Canterbury

$32-$35/hr + weekly pay

Long-term work on major civil projects
Great crews, quality gear, varied work
Operate excavators, dozers, graders & scrapers

If heavy machinery is your happy place, we've got the seat. Experienced Civil Machine Operators wanted.

August 25, 2026

Site Manager | Civil & Land Development

Permanent role | Competitive salary package based on experience

Lead multiple Canterbury civil projects
Company vehicle + career progression
Land development & subdivision expertise valued

Lead multiple civil projects, great teams and big outcomes — without needing to be the one holding the shovel!

August 24, 2026

Dairy Assistants | Balclutha, South Otago

Balclutha

$25 per hour plus accommodation

$25 per hour plus accommodation
8 days on / 3 days off roster
Rugged rural seting

Experience South Otago dairy farming on a 1,000-cow farm with modern systems, great accommodation and an 8/3 roster. Minimum 3-month assignment.

August 24, 2026

Dairy Assistant | Hokitika, West Coast

Westport

$27 per hour

$27 per hour, averaging 45 hours per week
Live and work amongst stunning West Coast landscapes

Experience dairy farming in one of New Zealand's most beautiful regions. Join a 1,500-cow farm near Hokitika, with great accommodation & a 6/2 roster!

August 24, 2026

Carpenter | External Cladding & Finishing

$32-$35/hr + weekly pay

External cladding experience essential
High-profile residential projects
September start dates + ongoing work

Cladding, finishing and quality carpentry? Put your skills to work on high-profile Christchurch homes.

Dairy Assistant | Mid Canterbury | Immediate Start

$26 per hour

$26 per hour with an immediate start
1,200-cow farm with a rotary shed
Young, fun team with high H&S standards

Join a young, fun team on a 1,200-cow Methven farm. Immediate start through January 2027, $26/hr and a strong focus on safety.

$30–$35 per hour based on experience

Experienced Herd Manager | West Otago

Balclutha

Permanent Herd Manager position
Minimum guaranteed 30 hours per week
Modern accommodation and a 4/2 roster

Herd Manager opportunity with a progressive West Otago dairy and beef business. Take ownership of herd performance and grow your farming career.

Casual Dairy Assistant | Eyrewell Forest

Wage: $25 per hour

$25 per hour with a minimum 3-month assignment
680-cow grass-based farm with modern shed tech
Single-person accommodation provided

Join a grass-based 680-cow dairy farm in Eyrewell Forest. Casual role, minimum 3 months, with a great roster and single-person accommodation.

Dairy Assistant | Southbridge | Perm Role

Salary: $58,000 + Accomodation

Permanent role on a 1,000-cow dairy farm
6 days on / 2 days off roster
3-bedroom house included in package

Permanent Dairy Assistant role on a 1,000-cow Southbridge farm. Enjoy a 6/2 roster, modern rotary shed and 3-bedroom house.

Experienced Dairy Farm Assistant | Ashburton

$27.00 per hour

Immediate start
Supportive, social family-run farm
Shared 3-bedroom accommodation available

We're looking for someone who can come in and get involved from day one. You must already know how to milk and have previous dairy farming experience.

August 20, 2026

Drainage Labourer | Hornby to Rolleston

$25-$27/hr based on experience

Bring your drainage skills & get stuck in
Ongoing subdivision drainage work
Good crew, solid work, no mucking around

Experienced drainage labourer wanted for ongoing subdivision work from Hornby to Rolleston. Get stuck in with a great crew!

August 19, 2026

Drainlayer | Stormwater & Wastewater

$35-$42/hr + weekly pay

Potential permanent opportunity for the right person
Work on major Canterbury infrastructure
Long-term work with a Tier One contractor

If you know your grades from your levels, your next civil opportunity could be right here.

August 18, 2026

Commercial | Residential Labourers | CHCH

$25/hr paid weekly

PPE provided
Ongoing work across Christchurch
Learn from experienced builders

Every great builder started by carrying timber. Ready to build your future?

August 18, 2026

Dairy Assistant | Mid Canterbury

$63,000 package including accommodation & internet

Dairy Assistant - Modern 500-cow Dairy Farm
8 on / 2 off over calving, 11 on / 3 off
$63,000 package including accommodation & internet

Join a progressive Mid Canterbury dairy farm where no two days are the same.

August 17, 2026

Landscape Labourer | Commercial Sites

$25–$26 per hour, depending on experience

Site Safe required – get stuck in and graft!
Commercial landscaping around Christchurch
6+ months labouring experience needed

Love working outdoors and not afraid of a shovel? Join a great crew on commercial landscaping projects across Christchurch. $25-$26/hr.

August 17, 2026

Civil Labourers | WTR Required

Competitive hourly rates paid weekly

Permanent, full-time role with a respected civil team
Varied work across Canterbury infrastructure projects
Grow your skills alongside experienced crews

Ready to stop chasing the next job? Secure a permanent civil role with variety, great crews, and room to grow.

August 16, 2026

Asphalt & Roading Crew | South Island

South island

Wages: Competitive hourly rates based on experience

Major South Island infrastructure projects
Travel and overtime opportunities
Weekly pay and competitive rates

Got asphalt, roading or civil experience? We’ve got the work! South Island projects, good rates and plenty of road ahead

August 15, 2026

Commercial Carpenters | Christchurch

$32 - $35 per hour

Secure your place on a 2-year commercial project
Work alongside experienced commercial tradespeople
Weekly pay and consistent full-time hours

If you're proud of what's behind the walls—not just what's painted on them—we'd like to meet you.

August 13, 2026

Drainage & Fuel Pipe Installer | South Island

$35-$42/hr + travel & accommodation paid

2-week roster with away allowances
Specialist fuel infrastructure projects

Not every pipe goes underground—and not every job pays you to see the South Island.

August 12, 2026

Final Trim Excavator | GPS | North Canterbury

North Canterbury

$33-$35/hr + weekly pay

Full-time work based near Amberley
GPS & final trim work
Modern machinery + varied projects

GPS, final trim and a tidy finish? If you know your way around a machine, this North Canterbury role is worth a look.

August 12, 2026

Dairy Assistant | Glenavy

$25 + Accommodation

620-cow family-run dairy farm
Self-contained accommodation
Training and support provided

Looking for a dairy role where you can build your skills and get involved in the busy spring season?

August 12, 2026

Experienced Dairy Farm Assistant | South Canterbury

$30 per hour

6 days on / 3 days off
$30 per hour
Confident working in a large rotary dairy

This is a great opportunity for someone already confident in the dairy shed who wants solid hours, excellent pay and affordable accommodation

August 11, 2026

Hammerhands | Residential Construction

Wages: $25 - $30 per hour (depending on experience)

Learn from experienced residential builders
Long-term Christchurch housing projects
Build skills and grow your trade career

Every great carpenter started by swinging a hammer. Ready to build your future?

August 10, 2026

Painters | Christchurch

$28–$32 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Good crews and well-run sites
Industrial, commercial & residential
Long-term work from spring onwards

Got paint on your boots and know your way around a job site? Experienced Painters wanted for long-term Christchurch work.

August 10, 2026

Commercial Carpenters | Timaru

$32-$36/hr + weekly pay

Join experienced crews who value quality
Long-term commercial work with consistent hours
Stay local - projects across South Canterbury

If your tape measure gets more use than your phone, you're probably our kind of carpenter.

August 9, 2026

Civil Foreman / Operator | Drainage & Earthworks