Foreperson|Supervisors |Construction

About Us

Beginning in Dunedin with modest roots, Cook Brothers Construction has experienced significant growth over the past nineteen years. Today, we proudly serve the Southern Lakes, Canterbury, Otago, and Auckland regions.

We believe in celebrating our achievements, recognising the hard work and dedication that have driven our success. Our team and our projects stand as a testament to this commitment.

Our approach is to inspire rather than manage. We trust our teams to make the best decisions for Cook Brothers Construction, granting them the freedom to act in the company's best interest.

Our pursuit of innovation, quality, client satisfaction, and sustainability drives us to be a national leader in the construction industry. We believe our team is the cornerstone of this ambition.

If you’re eager to be a part of this journey, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Leading Hand to join our Southern Lakes team based in Wanaka. If you take pride in consistently delivering high-quality carpentry and excel in team collaboration, this role is for you.


Key Responsibilities:

Support and contribute to a positive, inclusive Build Team environment
Serve as a liaison between the carpentry team and Site Manager (BTM)
Manage and coordinate the team and trade partners as needed
Lead toolbox talks, complete timesheets, and mentor team members
Perform carpentry tasks to the highest standards
Ensure consistent quality control
Maintain a tidy and efficient work environment
Commit to fostering a strong health and safety culture
Your tasks may include:

Concrete work, framing, and siteworks
Installing hardware, insulation, joinery, windows, and doors
Erecting walls, building stairs, and roof framing
Trims, finishing, and installing cabinets, trim, and molding
Precision tasks: repairing furniture
Excavations, demolition, precast erection, and reinforcing steel
Experience and Skills required:

Post qualification experience in New Zealand or Australia preferred
NZ Trade qualification in Carpentry
Commercial build experience preferred
Experience working in a Leading Hand position on site
Proven ability to deliver on quality and high-level customer satisfaction
Ability to work well in team
Benefits

Competitive hourly rate + tool allowance
Health insurance + free Access to EAP services + annual flu shots
Active Social Club
Staff fuel discount card
Recognition and reward program
Ongoing training and development
Solid career progression
Supportive team
Good work/life balance
Positive and social company culture
Exciting projects both currently underway and in the pipeline