Who we are | Ko wai mātou

Working at CORDE has never been better!

We have one of the largest horizontal infrastructure teams in the South Island working in the maintenance, civil, and water industry. The work we do strengthens the communities we work and play in, with several key long term maintenance contracts throughout the Canterbury region and a number of civil projects currently being completed throughout the South Island.

About the role | Ko te kaupapa

We have an exciting opportunity for a Civil Foreman with strong leadership skills to join our frontline team. You will be responsible for general civil construction works and must be able to demonstrate experience working on roading and base prep, kerb and channel, footpath construction and site works. It is important that you are hands on and ideally capable of operating when required and for the purpose of mentoring other team members.

You will have experience in reading and interpreting plans, effectively communicating with team members, and consistently meeting production targets. Strong leadership skills are essential, and you should be able to demonstrate previous experience in training and mentoring team members. These are essential skills in order to be successful in this position and a leader within our business.

If you consider yourself to be an all-rounder who can deal with challenging opportunities, and you have industry experience then this is an excellent opportunity to be involved with an industry leader.

What you’ll bring | Ko ngā pukenga ōu

  • Experience leading a team within the construction industry (essential)
  • WTR endorsements (essential)
  • Full Class 1 Driver License (essential)
  • Physically fit and self-motivated
  • Health and Safety conscious with a positive attitude

What we bring | He aha ta tatou kawe mai

  • Career opportunities through training & development
  • Increased KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones
  • Birthday leave after 1 year, retail discounts and a great working culture!
  • Varied and interesting work every day
  • An innovative company with diverse projects

Our values | Ngā Uaratanga

  • Trustworthy | Whakawhirinaki – People You Can Rely On
  • Teamwork | Mahi Tahi – People Who Work Together
  • Guardianship | Kaitiakitanga – People Who Protect Our Place

How to apply | Me pēhea te tono To apply, click on the ‘Apply Now’ link. Or email your CV and Cover Letter to recruit@corde.nz.

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

Note: CORDE Ltd will not consider unsolicited applications or contact from recruitment agencies for this vacancy. If recruitment support is needed, we will reach out to our trusted agencies.