Drainage Supervisor - Nelson

About The Role:
We’re on the hunt for a skilled Drainage Supervisor to lead the charge on deep drainage and large-scale infrastructure projects in sunny Nelson. You’ll be running the show on complex works like reservoirs, river crossings, and large-diameter pipe installs (250mm–600mm) using concrete, steel, PVC, and HDPE. If you’re practical, confident in your crew leadership, and ready to take ownership of high-profile projects, this is the role for you.
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What’s In It For You:

• Competitive salary with company ute
• Full-time hours and long-term workload
• Medical and life insurance included
• Fuel and retail discounts
• Career growth and leadership development
• Supportive and experienced team environment

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What You Will Be Doing:

• Supervising deep drainage works (250mm–600mm pipe)
• Overseeing installs of concrete, steel, PVC, and HDPE pipeline
• Managing crews on reservoirs, river crossings, and civil projects
• Planning daily work activities and coordinating resources
• Leading H&S on-site and reporting to project stakeholders

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What We Require:

• Experience leading drainage crews on large-scale civil jobs
• Deep drainage knowledge and hands-on capability
• Confident working with various pipe materials
• Strong communicator with project managers and engineers
• H&S-focused with leadership experience
• Full Class 2 licence preferred
• Valid Site Safe or Construct Safe – we can assist with this
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test

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ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND
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‍Why Choose Max People?

Max People, started out as a specialised construction recruitment agency and has been a trailblazer in providing customised labour-hire solutions to leading construction firms throughout New Zealand. We've since expanded our reach into the agriculture, manufacturing, and logistics sectors. Begin your career journey with Max People today!