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General Information

Job Type
Permanent
Category
Construction/Technical
Business
Higgins
Location
Manawatu-Whanganui
Job Reference
43912
Posted Date
03-Jul-2026
Closing Date
02-Aug-2026

Description

Our Levin Maintenance Team is growing, and we're looking for an experienced Foreperson to lead a crew of four. If you're a hands-on leader who values safety, quality, and teamwork, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected industry leader and make a real impact within the local community.

What you’ll bring to the role:
  • Previous experience in road construction/maintenance
  • Experience in leading and motivating a team
  • Full Class 2 Driver's license + WTR essential
  • The ability to operate a range of civil engineering and roading plant 
  • Willing to be hands on and support your team with a variety of tasks
  • TC Basic Certificate and First Aid desirable
  • Must be available to work on an on-call roster
  • Familiarity with RAMM is beneficial
  • Reliable, honest, and a good team player

Come join the Green Team:
  • Competitive hourly rate + vehicle + guaranteed 40 hours per week 
  • Opportunity to upskill and gain further licences if required
  • Join a supportive team that treat each other like Whānau
  • Brand new PPE gear (that’s your own personal protective equipment)
  • KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%

Higgins is a leading construction and infrastructure company, proudly building and maintaining roads, bridges, and civil projects that connect communities across New Zealand. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and sustainability, we deliver projects that make a real difference. At Higgins, you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and career growth – because we believe our people are the foundation of our success.

Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check – you’ll need to be fit for work!

We're with you on the road ahead - Ko tatou kei a koe i te huarahi kei mua

We are actively looking to fill this role and encourage your early application. Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the advertised closing date.

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.