Health & Safety Advisor

Job Summary:

We're looking for an experienced and practical Health & Safety Advisor to join our Auckland team and support our people, projects and operations across New Zealand. This is a 50 hour week position.

This is a hands-on role working closely with operational leaders, supervisors and frontline crews across crane hire, transport and a busy yard with a workshop and engineering & fabrication capabilities. You'll be out in the field supporting our high-risk activities on client projects, helping manage critical risks, strengthening safe work practices and contributing to continuous improvement across the business.

About Us:

Smith Crane and Construction is a family-owned business with over 30 years of experience, offering exceptional service across crane hire, civil construction (including marine, civil and pre-cast manufacturing), transportation, and wind energy installation and maintenance. We pride ourselves on our strong team culture, commitment to safety, and continuing our family tradition of excellent customer focus and job execution.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Partnering with operational teams to identify, manage and improve critical risk controls across our crane, transport, construction and workshop operations.

• Providing practical health and safety leadership, coaching and support to supervisors, managers and frontline workers.

• Leading incident investigations and driving continuous improvement through effective corrective actions.

• Developing clear, practical and fit-for-purpose safety documentation, risk assessments and project plans.

• Supporting compliance with legislative, client and company requirements while ensuring solutions remain practical and workable.

• Building strong relationships with employees, contractors and clients to achieve positive safety and operational outcomes.

What We’re Looking for:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Health & Safety Advisor position

• Previous experience within construction, infrastructure, heavy industry, or another high-risk environment

• A relevant New Zealand Health & Safety qualification (or actively working towards one)

• Someone who likes being out in the field, understanding how the work is done, and helping teams work safely.

• Strong knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015

• Experience investigating incidents and implementing continuous improvement initiatives

• Someone who can build good relationships with our teams, speak up when needed, and provide practical Health & Safety solutions.

• A practical, solutions-focused approach to health and safety

• Full New Zealand driver's licence

• Ability to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing

Job Summary:

We're looking for an experienced and practical Health & Safety Advisor to join our Christchurch team and support our people, projects and operations across New Zealand.

This is a hands-on role working closely with operational leaders, supervisors and frontline crews across crane hire, transport and a busy yard with a workshop and engineering & fabrication capabilities. You'll be out in the field supporting our high-risk activities on client projects, helping manage critical risks, strengthening safe work practices and contributing to continuous improvement across the business.

While based in Christchurch, this role will involve supporting projects and operations throughout New Zealand and building strong relationships with teams across multiple business units.

About Us:

Smith Crane and Construction is a family-owned business with over 30 years of experience, offering exceptional service across crane hire, civil construction (including marine, civil and pre-cast manufacturing), transportation, and wind energy installation and maintenance. We pride ourselves on our strong team culture, commitment to safety, and continuing our family tradition of excellent customer focus and job execution.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Partnering with operational teams to identify, manage and improve critical risk controls across our crane, transport, construction and workshop operations.

• Providing practical health and safety leadership, coaching and support to supervisors, managers and frontline workers.

• Leading incident investigations and driving continuous improvement through effective corrective actions.

• Developing clear, practical and fit-for-purpose safety documentation, risk assessments and project plans.

• Supporting compliance with legislative, client and company requirements while ensuring solutions remain practical and workable.

• Building strong relationships with employees, contractors and clients to achieve positive safety and operational outcomes.

• Participating in site visits, inspections, audits and operational reviews across various projects and locations.

• Supporting the development of a positive reporting culture where learning and improvement are encouraged.

What We’re Looking for:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Health & Safety Advisor position

• Previous experience within construction, infrastructure, heavy industry, or another high-risk environment

• A relevant New Zealand Health & Safety qualification, level 4 or above (or actively working towards one)

• Someone who likes being out in the field, understanding how the work is done, and helping teams work safely.

• Strong knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015

• Experience investigating incidents and implementing continuous improvement initiatives

• Someone who can build good relationships with our teams, speak up when needed, and provide practical Health & Safety solutions.

• A practical, solutions-focused approach to health and safety

• Full New Zealand driver's licence

• Ability to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing

Job Summary:

We are expanding and looking for an experienced Quality & Environmental Manager to lead the development, implementation and continual improvement of our Quality and Environmental Management Systems across our growing Wind & Civil division. This is a 50-hour working week position.

This is a rare opportunity to build and shape best-practice systems from the ground up while supporting some of New Zealand's most significant infrastructure, renewable energy and civil construction projects. You'll play a critical role in achieving and maintaining ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification while embedding quality and environmental excellence into everyday operations.

About Us:

Smith Crane and Construction is a family-owned business with over 30 years of experience, offering exceptional service across crane hire, civil construction (including marine civil and pre-cast manufacturing), transportation, and wind energy installation and maintenance. We pride ourselves on our strong team culture, commitment to safety, and continuing our family tradition of excellent customer focus and job execution.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead the implementation and continual improvement of our Quality Management System (ISO 9001) and Environmental Management System (ISO 14001).

• Prepare the business for certification audits, including gap analysis, internal auditing and corrective actions.

• Develop and maintain quality and environmental policies, procedures, registers and document control systems.

• Create project-specific Quality Plans, ITPs and Environmental Management Plans.

• Conduct audits, inspections, non-conformance management and continuous improvement activities.

• Provide guidance and support to project teams, engineers, supervisors and senior management.

• Deliver training and promote a culture of quality, compliance and environmental responsibility.

• Monitor performance, compliance and emerging legislative or industry requirements

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a Quality, Environmental, Integrated Management Systems (IMS), or Management Systems role within civil construction, infrastructure, engineering, renewable energy, or wind energy sectors

• Experience implementing and maintaining ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 systems.

• Experience preparing organisations for certification audits.

• Internal auditing experience and strong corrective action management skills.

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Quality, Environmental Management, Engineering, Construction, Science or a related discipline.

• Exceptional attention to detail, organisational skills and documentation management.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Job Summary:

Are you an experienced Diesel Mechanic who thrives on working with heavy civil plant, from piling rigs and hammers to excavators and cranes?
We are looking for a skilled Heavy Diesel Mechanic to join our high-performing team, maintaining and repairing powerful and specialised equipment. You’ll get hands-on with complex machinery, major rebuilds, and large-scale infrastructure projects across New Zealand and overseas.

About Us

Smith Crane and Construction is a family-owned business with over 30 years of experience, offering exceptional service across crane hire, civil construction (including marine civil and pre-cast manufacturing), transportation, and wind energy installation and maintenance. We pride ourselves on our strong team culture, commitment to safety, and continuing our family tradition of excellent customer focus and job execution.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining diesel, hydraulic, and electrical systems across our civil and crane fleet

• Working on piling rigs, hammers, excavators, cranes, loaders, and other large plant

• Carrying out rebuilds, servicing, preventative maintenance, and breakdown support (both in the field and workshop)

• Supporting crane builds, rig mobilisation/demobilisation, and major overhauls

• Using schematics, diagnostics, and your technical know-how to keep equipment running safely and efficiently

What You’ll Bring:

• NZ Trade Qualification (Heavy Diesel or similar) with 3+ years’ post-trade experience

• Proven background working on civil plant — piling rigs, excavators, or similar heavy machinery

• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical fault-finding ability

• A self-motivated, reliable approach and pride in quality work

• Full NZ driver’s licence (Class 2–5 and WTR endorsements an advantage)

What We Offer:

• A modern, fully equipped service vehicle (for work and commute use)

• Competitive remuneration with time and a half after 40 hours

• The chance to work on major infrastructure projects across New Zealand and overseas

• Exposure to complex, large-scale machinery and technically challenging work

• Ongoing training, certification support, and career development

• A supportive, experienced team that values skill, safety, and workmanship

Job Summary:

We’re looking for a hands-on Heavy Diesel Mechanic to join our team servicing the wider Wellington region.

You’ll be keeping a wide range of heavy equipment operating safely and reliably, from tower and crawler cranes through to excavators, loaders, trucks and other heavy plant. No two days will be the same, with a mix of scheduled maintenance, fault-finding, breakdown response and repairs.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being out in the field, getting stuck into the job and keeping big gear moving.

About Us:

Smith Crane and Construction is a family-owned business with over 30 years of experience, offering exceptional service across crane hire, civil construction (including marine, civil and pre-cast manufacturing), transportation, and wind energy installation and maintenance. We pride ourselves on our strong team culture, commitment to safety, and continuing our family tradition of excellent customer focus and job execution.

What You’ll be Doing:

• Respond to field breakdowns and equipment faults across Wellington and Ōtaki, diagnosing issues and getting machinery back up and running

• Carry out servicing, preventative maintenance and repairs on tower cranes, crawler cranes, excavators, loaders, trucks, trailers and other heavy plant

• Fault-find and repair mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems, including batteries, starters, alternators, sensors, lighting and hydraulic components

• Complete major component replacements and repairs both on site and in the workshop when required

• Work closely with operators, site teams and managers to minimise downtime and keep projects moving

• Assist with equipment setup, removal and general operational support where required

• Complete service records and repair documentation accurately and keep tools, parts and work areas organised

• Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality and getting the job done right the first time

• Keep up to date with equipment, technology and training as our fleet continues to grow

What We’re Looking For:

• NZ trade qualification in Heavy Diesel or a similar trade, with 3+ years' post-trade experience

• Strong experience servicing and repairing heavy plant, cranes, trucks or similar equipment

• Confident fault-finding across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems

• Comfortable working independently in the field and travelling between sites

• Self-motivated, reliable and practical, with a can-do attitude

• Good communication skills and the ability to work well with operators and site teams

• Full NZ Driver Licence – Class 2–5 and WTR endorsements are an advantage

• Ability to work overtime and weekends when required

What We Offer:

• Opportunities to work on major projects overseas (Antarctica, Australia, the Pacific and beyond)

• Competitive remuneration overtime paid after 40 hours

• A modern, fully equipped service vehicle for work and commute use

• Exposure to industry-leading machinery and a variety of challenging projects

• Ongoing training and support for upskilling and certifications

• Work alongside an experienced, down-to-earth team in a professional and supportive environment

Job summary:

Imagine finishing work with world-class mountains, lakes and adventure right on your doorstep.

Smith Crane & Construction is looking for a skilled Mobile Crane Operator to join our Queenstown team. This is an opportunity to enjoy the lifestyle Queenstown is famous for while working for a nationally recognised crane and construction business trusted on some of New Zealand's most significant projects.

You'll work alongside experienced operators, riggers and site teams, delivering safe and efficient lifting solutions across a variety of commercial, infrastructure and construction projects throughout the region.

If you're already based in Queenstown, or looking to make the move, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us:

Smith Crane and Construction is a family-owned business with over 30 years of experience, offering exceptional service across crane hire, civil construction (including marine civil and pre-cast manufacturing), transportation, and wind energy installation and maintenance. We pride ourselves on our strong team culture, commitment to safety, and continuing our family tradition of excellent customer focus and job execution.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Operate mobile cranes in accordance with lift plans and site requirements

• Assist with crane mobilisation, setup and demobilisation

• Inspect and maintain lifting equipment; report defects promptly

• Communicate clearly with team members during lifting operations

• Perform routine crane maintenance and safety checks

• Ensure compliance with company policies and health & safety regulations

• Represent Smith Crane & Construction professionally at all times

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 2 years’ crane operation experience in construction/infrastructure

• Based in Queenstown, or intending to relocate

• New Zealand Certificate in Crane Operation (Level 3 or 4) – desirable

• Unit Standards in crane operation (e.g., US 3795, 3789,) or equivalent Australian qualifications (with NZQA equivalency)

• BESS licence

• Full NZ Driver’s License with appropriate endorsements (Class 2 or 4, WTR) or valid Australian heavy vehicle license (with ability to transfer)

• Strong understanding of safe lifting practices and NZ health & safety regulations

• Ability to pass a drug & alcohol test and pre-employment medical

• Excellent situational awareness, decision-making, and teamwork skills

• Physically fit and able to work in varied environment

What We Offer:

• Overtime rates

• Queenstown location

• Minimum guaranteed: 40 hours per week 

• Join a supportive, down-to-earth team  

• Opportunity to grow your career and industry knowledge  

• Join an industry leader in NZ Construction projects