Builder
Hamilton | Hands-on site leadership
This is an on-the-tools leadership role delivering piling and foundation works on complex house relocation projects. You will lead from the front — working alongside your crew, setting the standard on site, and owning safety, quality, and productivity.
This role suits a builder who understands how work gets delivered: people, ground conditions, sequencing, compliance, and pressure.
About the Role
You will lead the piling and foundations crew across house removal and relocation projects, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to a consistently high standard.
You will be on site, on the tools, and in charge — working closely with the Foreman, Project Coordinator, and Operations Manager to plan, sequence, and deliver works that integrate smoothly with wider operations.
Your focus is simple:
- Safe sites
- Quality foundations
- Reliable delivery
- Lead and work alongside the piling crew on site
- Deliver piling and foundation works to consented standards
- Plan daily tasks and coordinate site activity
- Read and work confidently from plans and specifications
- Own site health, safety, and quality outcomes
- Adapt to changing site and ground conditions
- Complete daily site records and job wash-ups
- Communicate progress, risks, and issues clearly
About You
You are a capable, practical site leader who earns respect through excellent people skills, experience, and consistency.
You will bring:
- Experience in construction, piling, foundations, or house removal
- Current LBP (Foundations and/or Building) ideal
- Strong knowledge of NZ health & safety requirements
- Confidence reading plans and working to consent
- A solutions-focused, calm approach on site
- The ability to lead from the front
Class 2 licence (or higher), First Aid, and site safety certifications are preferred.
About the Business
The Relocatable Home Co and Jack House Transit are part of the Housing Division at The Hutchinson Group. A long-established New Zealand specialist contractor delivering complex house removals, relocations, repiling, and demolition projects nationwide, with core operations based in Hamilton (Waikato).The business is growing and investing in leadership, capability, and long-term operational strength.
What’s On Offer- Competitive wage
- Supportive, high-performing team environment
- Clear structure and expectations
- Ongoing training and career progression
- Work across Waikato, Bay of Plenty, and Auckland
- Communicate progress, risks, and issues clearly
Apply now!
If this sounds like you, click Apply or contact Pearl on 07 839 3685 for further details.
All applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand and will be required to pass pre-employment checks.