Leading Hand – Structures

Full Time, Permanent

Location: Rolleston, Canterbury
Listed: February 11, 2026
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What's the job?
WHO WE ARE | KO WAI MĀTOU

Working at CORDE has never been better!

We have one of the largest horizontal infrastructure teams in the South Island working in the maintenance, civil, and water industry. The work we do strengthens the communities we work and play in, with several key long term maintenance contracts throughout the Canterbury region and a number of civil projects currently being completed throughout the South Island.

ABOUT THE ROLE | KO TE KAUPAPA

We’re looking for an experienced Civil Carpenter with strong leadership skills to join our team in a Leading Hand – Structures role. With multiple projects underway and more coming up, this is a great chance to be part of a skilled and dynamic team, working on high-profile projects like bridges, retaining walls, and boardwalks.

You will bring experience in formwork and boxing, concrete work, as well as skilled knowledge in steelwork. You’ll also need to be confident reading and interpreting plans and have a proven background in civil building projects, preferably with bridge experience.

As a Leading Hand you will play an important role in managing and overseeing a wide range of projects. You will have experience leading and motivating a team of skilled tradespeople and laborer to ensure that projects are completed on time and to the highest standard.

This is the perfect opportunity for someone who’s been leading teams, or is ready to step up and looking to grow their career while building meaningful infrastructure in our communities.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING | KO NGĀ PUKENGA ŌU

Class 1 Full license (essential)
Class 2-4 License (preferred)
WTR Endorsements (essential)
Physically fit, reliable and self-motivated
Great communication and problem-solving skills
Health and Safety conscious with a positive attitude
WHAT WE BRING | HE AHA TA TATOU KAWE MAI

Career opportunities through training & development
Increased Kiwi Saver employer contributions after service milestones
Birthday leave after 1 year, retail discounts and a great working culture!
Varied and interesting work every day
An innovative company with diverse projects
HOW TO APPLY | ME PĒHEA TE TONO


Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Note: CORDE Ltd will not consider unsolicited applications or contact from recruitment agencies for this vacancy. If recruitment support is needed, we will reach out to our trusted agencies.