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General Information

Job Type
Permanent
Category
Road Surfacing
Business
Higgins
Location
Bay of Plenty
Job Reference
41474
Posted Date
23-Mar-2026
Closing Date
22-Apr-2026

Description

We are looking for a Leading Hand to join our Asphalt Paving Crew based in Mount Maunganui. This is a leadership role where you can still be hands on! Experience in a paving environment is highly sought after.

Come join the Higgins team:
  • Competitive hourly rate 
  • Permanent role with guaranteed 40 hours per week 
  • KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%  
  • Opportunity to upskill and gain further licenses 
  • Great benefits for you and your family to enjoy
  • Access to educational funds for you and your children 
  • Funding for school holiday programmes and tutoring for your children 
  • Z fuel discounts including a monthly free pie and coffee

If you have relevant industry experience and are looking for a step up in your career into a leading hand position then we would be very interested to talk to you – there is support and training available to help you be successful in this position

What you will bring to the role
  • You will enjoy leading and motivating your crew or looking to take this step in your career
  • Strong operating experience ideally in a paving environment 
  • Class 2 licence & WTR endorsement is a must
  • Computer literacy to manage your workload
  • A reasonable level of physical fitness, due to the physical nature of the position
  • Self-motivation, a positive attitude and the ability to think for yourself
  • Be a reliable, honest and flexible team-player 

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.