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General Information

Job Type
Permanent
Category
Construction/Technical
Business
Higgins
Location
Bay of Plenty
Job Reference
42894
Posted Date
02-Apr-2026
Closing Date
01-May-2026

Description

Higgins Bay of Plenty has secured an exciting new contract – NZTA’s Integrated Delivery Contract (IDC) for the region. Our team is growing, and we’re looking for a Road Maintenance Labourer to join the Cyclic Crew based in Tauranga.

This long-term contract focuses on the safe, reliable, and sustainable delivery of maintenance, renewals, and safety improvements across the network. You’ll be involved in general maintenance, repair works, annual programmed works, pre-seal repairs and additional works on this comprehensive roading network. 

What you’ll bring to the role:
  • Full Class 2 Driver's license required
  • WTR (Wheels, Tracks, and Rollers) endorsement a bonus
  • STMS Qualification
  • Previous experience in road maintenance 
  • Flexibility to work days, nights, and participate in an on-call roster
  • Experience with incident response is a plus
  • Familiarity with RAMM is beneficial
  • Reliable, honest, and a good team player

Come join the Green 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

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.