Roll with a crew that's got your back - join the SouthDrill team!

• Apprenticeship available
• Job stability, will full time hours gaurenteed
• Medical Insurance after 12 months
• Training and development to grow your career
• Local company, local people - based in Southland & Otago

SouthDrill is an established Southland and Otago based company and part of the HW Richardson Group of companies. We undertake a broad range of drilling and piling activities throughout the South Island mainly focused in the Southland and Otago Area.

We are a small team that prides itself on having a fun and exciting work environment, with many options to upskill and progress through the wider company.

We have a great opportunity for a Drilling Operator to join our team based in the Southland & Otago area.

If you're the sort of person who:

• Turns up, works hard and gets stuck in
• Is mechanically minded, physically fit, drug-free and keen to learn.
• Enjoys working in a team but can be trusted to get on with the job

…then we'd love to hear from you. Drilling qualifications are highly regarded but apprenticeships and training will be provided for the right person.

We're looking for people who:

• Hold drilling experience at driller level - any drilling experience will also be considered.
• Experience with DR24 Dual Rotary and Sonic/ Diamond drilling would be an advantage.
• Minimum Class 2 Drivers license

If you enjoy the outdoors and are interested in building a strong career with a big future - get in touch today!

To apply for this job go to: https://hwrcareers.co.nz/Vacancies and enter reference Code: 6894524

Applications close 12 Jun 2026

Please note: SouthRoads has a rigorous drug and alcohol policy. All successful applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and medical.