Accredited employerFull-timePosted 3 weeks ago

Job Description

Overview

Join a GOOD crew

At Goodman Contractors, we specialise in civil construction and are looking for an experienced drainlayer to join our team. You will be working on large projects and local subdivisions, using your skills to help deliver a seriously GOOD job.

What we’re looking for

Our ideal applicant will have

Proven Drainlaying skills and 2–3 years’ experience

Experience with large stormwater systems, headwalls and box culvert installation

Civil construction experience, including associated concrete and plastering work

Drainlaying qualifications, preferably an NZ Certificate in Infrastructure or an NZ Certificate in Pipelaying

Experience operating excavators and wheeled loaders

A qualification is preferred but not essential. We’ll also consider applicants with plenty of experience or who are working towards a qualification.

A Class 2 licence and WTR licence would be an advantage.

What you’ll bring

You’ll be able to

  • Demonstrate your equipment operating experience
  • Work well as part of a team and be ready to help your workmates
  • Carry out heavy labouring, including using plate compactors, concrete saws, hand tools including shovels and bars.
  • Concrete work and plastering
  • Work outdoors in all weather conditions
  • A five-day working week is expected, with additional work available.
  • Applicants must be able to pass a drug test and pre-employment medical, and must hold New Zealand or Australian residency.

Apply today

Want to join a GOOD bunch of people doing a seriously GOOD job? Apply today!

#### GOOD Benefits at Goodmans

We care about people & family

Directors get their hands dirty

We have GOOD communications

We move with the times

We have GOOD machines - well maintained, large fleet, GPS equipment

We provide career planning, opportunity to gain industry qualifications & dedicated experienced trainers

We provide access to free medical insurance in a group scheme with Southern Cross

Employee Assist Programme – counselling service available for employees and direct family members

* GOOD job, GOOD safe place, GOOD people

#### H&S = GOOD

Simple Health and Safety procedures is the key for creating a good culture at Goodmans. We encourage everyone to get involved, and have simple systems to help achieve this.

Everyone is GOOD to go home and continue to work towards high levels of safety on site, on the road, in our workshop, and in our yard.

#### We are always keen to hear from GOOD experienced Workshop Staff and Multi Skilled Earthmoving Operators.

Apply (Original)

ApplyWave is not an employer or a recruitment agency. You apply to each employer directly — we find their contact and write your letter. Real employers never charge money for a job or a visa sponsorship.

More from Goodman Contractors Limited

AI Resume Tailoring

23%
Before
87%
After

Example

Tailor your resume for Civil Drainlayer roles

  • Scores your fit against the posting's own requirements
  • Pulls the skills and keywords it names into your bullets
  • Exports as PDF or Word, ready to submit

AI Cover Letters for Civil Drainlayer

Generate tailored cover letters, recruiter emails, and LinkedIn messages matched to your resume.

Cover Letter
250-350 words, 4 paragraphs
LinkedIn Message
300 chars, casual tone
Follow-up Email
100-150 words, concise
  • Tailored to your resume & job
  • Cover letters, emails, LinkedIn messages
  • Professional tone, your experience
Try AI Cover Letters (free)→

Your toolkit for landing Civil Drainlayer roles

AI Resume Tailoring
Recruiter Finder
Job Radar Alerts
Application Tracker