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Digger Operator

Canterbury Build Partners·Christchurch, Canterbury·NZ$69,500 - NZ$86,500

Job details

Pay: NZ$69,500 - NZ$86,500
Job type: Full-time
Location type: Onsite
Location: Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Full job description

Canterbury Build Partners is hiring a Digger Operator to join our Christchurch team.

About Canterbury Build Partners

Canterbury Build Partners is a regional building and civil construction business serving Canterbury since 2010. We operate 10 locations and have built a reputation for consistent quality and dependable teams.

About the role

You will lead a small crew on site day to day: allocating work, checking quality against the plans, keeping the programme on track and liaising with the site manager, subcontractors and inspectors. You will run toolbox talks and own the daily hazard register.

What you will bring

Five plus years in construction with at least two leading a crew. Strong knowledge of NZ Building Code and site safety practice. Confident with digital site tools such as Procore or Aconex. A calm communicator who can hold a standard without raising a voice.

Send us your CV and a short note. We review applications on a rolling basis.

Required Qualifications

  • Licensed Building Practitioner, electrical or plumbing registration as your trade requires
  • Working at heights and EWP tickets an asset
  • Comfortable reading plans, specifications and consent documents
  • Trade qualification (NZ Certificate Level 4 or equivalent)

Benefits

  • Steady pipeline of work across the region
  • Competitive hourly rate or salary reviewed annually
  • KiwiSaver employer contributions above the minimum
  • Health insurance subsidy after probation

Posted on September 9, 2026

Expires on March 8, 2027

Job ID: 0dc9067c-e934-468b-a2b8-c1c886858483