Foreperson - - 42562 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Foreperson - Civil Construction / Roading - Wellington

Our Wellington team is looking for an experienced and motivated Foreperson to lead daily site operations across our civil and roading projects. Whether you’re already in a Foreperson role or a Leading Hand ready to step up, this is a great opportunity to grow your career with Higgins.

What you’ll be doing

Leading and supervising operators, labourers, subcontractors, and labour hire staff
Planning daily activities and organising plant, materials, and resources
Running pre-starts, toolbox talks, hazard IDs, and safety checks
Ensuring work meets specifications, quality standards, and H&S requirements
Completing daily documentation, reporting, and site records
Supporting, coaching, and developing your team
Operating plant and equipment when required
Maintaining strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders

What you’ll bring

5+ years’ civil/roading experience with leadership exposure
Strong knowledge of earthworks, pavement construction, drainage, or general civil works
Ability to read plans, understand specifications, and organise work effectively
Solid understanding of QA processes and health & safety requirements
Good communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused attitude
WTR and Class 1–4 licences (essential)
First Aid (essential), STMS (desirable)
Experience coordinating crews, subcontractors, and resources

Why Join Higgins

Work with a respected industry leader
Supportive team culture with strong leadership
Opportunities for growth and development
Competitive salary and benefits
Be part of a company that values safety, people, and excellence

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