Ready to trade a noisy, congested city site for the open spaces and community feel of the Waikato? We are looking for a skilled and reliable Earthworks Operator to join our on-site construction team. This is more than just running a machine; it’s about playing a key part in building a high-quality, vibrant community from the ground up. You’ll be working on a large-scale, ongoing development where your skills in excavation and site preparation will directly contribute to creating beautiful homes and spaces for our future residents. If you take pride in a job well done and want a stable, full-time role with a supportive team, this could be the perfect fit.
Company Overview
Matamata Country Club is more than just a construction site; it’s a premium lifestyle community we are building with care. As a family-owned business, we’ve moved away from the corporate, impersonal approach. We believe in fostering a positive and respectful workplace where every team member is valued for their contribution. Our focus is on quality, not just speed, and we take pride in creating exceptional living environments. When you join our hardworking team, you’re not just an employee number you’re part of a crew that’s building something meaningful together.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely and skillfully operating excavators for a variety of tasks, from digging sub-soils and undercutting roads to stripping and preparing precise house pads.
- Performing careful excavation work around newly completed homes to prepare for landscaping, ensuring no damage is done.
- Operating a range of machinery, including those with Wheels, Tracks & Rollers (WTR) endorsements, as needed across the site.
- Taking an active role in general site upkeep—this includes sweeping roads, maintaining access ways, and keeping temporary car parks clean and functional.
- Assisting with the maintenance and cleaning of vehicles and machinery to keep our equipment in top condition.
- Helping to maintain stable access roads and site yards, ensuring a safe and organized workspace for everyone.
- Working closely with the Earthworks and Project Managers, lending a hand with various tasks to keep the project moving forward smoothly.
Qualifications
- You hold a full, clean driver’s licence with the necessary class and are comfortable commuting to our Matamata site.
- A Wheels, Tracks and Rollers (WTR) endorsement is a must-have for this role.
- You have at least 1–2 years of solid, hands-on experience operating an excavator in a construction or civil setting.
- More than just running a machine, you have a strong work ethic and are genuinely willing to pitch in and assist with general site operations whenever needed.
- You take safety seriously and are conscious of working around others and completed homes.
- You’re reliable, punctual, and ready to contribute to a positive team atmosphere.
Benefits and Perks
This is a full-time, waged position that offers the stability of consistent, long-term work on a major development project. You’ll be working 44+ hours a week, providing dependable income. Beyond the pay, you’ll be joining a family-owned company with a genuinely positive and respectful culture where your contribution is seen and appreciated. You’ll get to work with a great variety of machinery and tasks, keeping the work engaging. Plus, there’s a unique sense of satisfaction that comes from driving through the community and seeing the physical results of your hard work, knowing you helped build it from the ground up.
A competitive hourly rate of $15.00.
How to Apply
If you’re an experienced operator looking for a stable role with a great team in a beautiful part of the Waikato, we want to hear from you. Please send through your CV and a quick outline of your experience, especially your experience with excavators and your WTR endorsements. We’re keen to find the right person to join our crew and help us continue building this special community. Apply today