Drainage Leading Hand

Higgins
Permanent Whanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui Extraction Workers
Posted:
June 04, 2026
Location:
Whanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

Job Description

Description

Leading Hand - DrainageHiggins Manawatū is looking for an experienced and motivated Leading Hand - Drainage to join our team in Palmerston North. This is a hands on role where you’ll support the Foreperson/Supervisor in leading day to day drainage activities, ensuring safe, high quality and efficient delivery across our projects.If you enjoy working outdoors, have strong drainage experience, and are confident leading small crews, this is a great opportunity to step up and make an impact.What you’ll be doing
  • Assisting the Foreperson/Supervisor with planning and supervising daily drainage activities
  • Leading and supporting operators, labourers, subcontractors and labour hire staff
  • Ensuring all drainage works (pipelines, manholes, connections, structures) are delivered safely and to specification
  • Coordinating plant, materials and resources to keep work flowing efficiently
  • Maintaining strong communication wi...
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    Job Overview

    Job Type: Permanent
    Location: Whanganui, New Zealand
    Posted: June 04, 2026
    Deadline: July 14, 2026