The role

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Road Maintenance

Invercargill, New Zealand

Reference: 6818258

Southland & Otago | Full-time | Min. 40 hrs/wk | Competitive pay + medical | Relocation support

Build your civil construction career with a local team that backs you.
SouthRoads is a progressive civil construction contractor with strong Southland and Otago roots and one of NZ's most modern fleets. As part of the HW Richardson Group, we value family, friendship and fair dealings, and we invest in our people.

The Role

We're after a hard-working, can-do operator who's comfortable in a team and confident working unsupervised. You'll rotate across our Maintenance Division, stabilisation crew support, truck work with digger operations, culvert installs (plate compactor), sign installs and small digger tasks. It's a true jack-of-all-trades role with work that changes day to day. When not rotating, you'll join the Pre-mix crew on road repairs.

What you'll bring

  • Civil contracting experience (maintenance/roading preferred)
  • Class 5 licence with W, T, R endorsements
  • Ability to care for and maintain plant and machinery
  • Tidy, energetic, and team-focused with good communication skills
  • Able to work unsupervised and adapt to changing priorities
  • Able to pass a pre-employment drug test

What's on offer

  • Competitive remuneration + medical
  • Guaranteed minimum 40 paid hours per week
  • Training and development to grow your skills and career
  • Tight-knit, hard-working team with strong local pride
  • Relocation assistance available
  • Local company, local people make an impact where you live

At SouthRoads, quality and safety come first. We're proud of our people and our track record of helping employees advance their skills, experience and career potential.

Ready to move your career forward?
Apply now with your CV and tell us why you're a great fit.


Applications Close: 07 Nov 2025


For more information on our company, visit: https://www.hwr.co.nz