Paving Supervisor
On-site · Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Job Summary
Paving Supervisor needed to lead paving crews on asphalt surfacing projects in Auckland, NZ. Role involves coordinating labour, plant, materials, and daily site activity to deliver safe, high-quality asphalt works on live road networks. You will monitor production, ensure adherence to safety, quality, and client specifications (NZTA/Auckland Transport), manage records, and collaborate with engineers, planners, plant teams, and subcontractors. Requires 3–5 years’ supervisory experience in paving/asphalt, strong leadership, planning, problem-solving, and licences/endorsements (eg Class 1–5, WTR, Dangerous Goods). All successful candidates must pass pre-employment medical and drug screen.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience supervising paving or asphalt surfacing crews in the New Zealand roading environment
- At least 3–5 years’ experience in paving or asphalt surfacing operations
- Strong knowledge of asphalt paving methods, materials, plant, and equipment
- Experience delivering work on live road networks and working safely in high-traffic environments
- Familiarity with NZTA, Auckland Transport, or equivalent client specifications and quality standards
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, support, and get the best out of a team
- Good planning, organisation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think ahead and keep things moving
- Relevant licences and endorsements such as Class 1, 2, 4, 5, WTR, and Dangerous Goods, or the ability to obtain them, depending on the project and region
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