Career Opportunities.

With Stewart Civil, you will gain exposure to a variety of interesting projects and be provided the opportunity to develop your skills and leadership competencies. This all happens with the support of our great team culture in an organisation that values, supports and listens to its people. Training and development opportunities are keenly provided.

Apply today and send your CV through to hiring@stewartcivil.co.nz.

  • Stewart Civil is looking for a motivated Civil Construction Site Engineer with around 3 years’ experience to join the team.

    This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being hands-on on site, working closely with crews and management, and helping deliver quality civil projects from the ground up.

    What you’ll be doing

    • Supporting the delivery of civil construction projects on site

    • Reading plans, specifications, and ensuring work is delivered to design

    • Assisting with set out, QA, and project documentation

    • Coordinating with foremen, crews, and management

    • Monitoring progress, safety, and quality on site

    • Helping keep projects running on time and to a high standard

    What you’ll bring

    • Around 3+ years’ experience in civil construction or infrastructure

    • Civil Engineering qualification

    • Strong understanding of site processes and construction practices

    • Ability to read plans and communicate clearly with crews

    • Good organisation and problem-solving skills

    • Positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow

     Apply now by sending your CV to hiring@stewartcivil.co.nz

  • We’re on the lookout for an experienced Water Retic Foreman to join the crew in Queenstown.

    If you’re confident leading water infrastructure installs, take pride in tidy, high-quality work, and value being part of a tight team - we want to hear from you.

    What you'll be doing:

    • Installing and maintaining water mains, valves, meters, and connections

    • Pressure testing, flushing, and commissioning new water assets

    • Reading plans, setting out, and working to job specs

    • Keeping worksites safe, tidy, and compliant

    • Pitching in across civil tasks — teamwork is key

    What you’ll bring:

    • A trade qualification in Water Operations, Drain laying, or similar

    • Civil infrastructure or utilities experience (water/drainage)

    • Full NZ driver’s license (bonus if you have Class 2 or 4)

    • Ability to work as part of a tight crew with a strong safety culture

    • A positive attitude, good communication, and a willingness to learn

    Apply now by sending your CV through to hiring@stewartcivil.co.nz

  • We’re looking for a hands-on Drainage Foreman to join the team in Queenstown. Someone who knows their way around sewer and stormwater installs - and can lead from the front.

    If you’re confident reading plans, setting out jobs properly, and running a tight, safe crew, this is your next move.

    What you'll be doing:

    • Sewer and stormwater pipe installations with drain laying teams

    • Reading plans, setting out, and working to job specs

    • Keeping worksites safe, tidy, and compliant

    • Pitching in across civil tasks - teamwork is key

    What you’ll bring:

    • A trade qualification in Water Operations, Drain laying, or similar

    • Civil infrastructure or utilities experience (water/drainage)

    • Full NZ driver’s licence (bonus if you have Class 2 or 4)

    • Ability to work as part of a tight crew with a strong safety culture

    • A positive attitude, good communication, and a willingness to learn

    Apply now by sending your CV through to hiring@stewartcivil.co.nz

  • Stewart Civil is looking for an experienced Class 4 & 5 Truck Driver to join the team.

    If you’re a reliable operator who takes pride in your truck, values safety on site, and enjoys being part of a hardworking crew, we want to hear from you!

    What you'll be doing

    • Operating Class 5 trucks to transport materials and machinery to and from sites

    • Supporting civil crews with deliveries and site logistics

    • Maintaining trucks and equipment to a high standard

    • Following site safety procedures and traffic management requirements

    • Pitching in to help the crew when needed - teamwork is key!

    What you’ll bring

    • Full Class 4 & 5 NZ driver’s licence

    • Experience operating trucks in civil, construction, or infrastructure environments

    • Strong understanding of site safety and awareness

    • Reliability and good communication

    • A positive attitude and willingness to get stuck in

    Apply now by sending your CV to hiring@stewartcivil.co.nz

  • We’re on the lookout for an Operator / Labourer to join the team in Christchurch.

    What you'll be doing:

    • Water, Sewer and stormwater pipe installations with Install teams, Excavating and Installing Footpaths or shaping on projects

    • Operating Various Equipment, Excavators, Loaders, Excavating trenches, Backfilling, Potholing,  and working to job specs

    • Keeping worksites safe, tidy, and compliant

    • Pitching in across civil tasks — teamwork is key

    What you’ll bring:

    • Civil infrastructure or utilities experience (water/drainage)

    • Full NZ driver’s licence (bonus if you have Class 2 or 4)

    • Ability to work as part of a tight crew with a strong safety culture

    • A positive attitude, good communication, and a willingness to learn

    Apply now by sending your CV through to hiring@stewartcivil.co.nz

  • We’re on the lookout for an experienced Fine Grading Operator to join the crew in Christchurch.

    What you'll be doing:

    • Completing Civil projects Grading for footpaths, kerb and channel and roads, Chipseal and Asphalt prep required.  Aux Trenching and backfilling as needed.

    • Operating Various Equipment, Excavators, Loaders, Rollers, excavating trenches, Excavating Subgrade,  Backfilling,  Grading and shaping roads and parking areas, and working to job specs

    • Keeping worksites safe, tidy, and compliant

    • Pitching in across civil tasks — teamwork is key

    What you’ll bring:

    • Past experience completing Civil projects Grading for footpaths, kerb and channel and roads, Chipseal and Asphalt prep required.

    • Civil infrastructure or utilities experience (water/drainage a plus)

    • Full NZ driver’s licence (bonus if you have Class 2 or 4)

    • Ability to work as part of a tight crew with a strong safety culture

    • A positive attitude, good communication, and a willingness to learn

    Apply now by sending your CV through to hiring@stewartcivil.co.nz

  • We are currently looking for a qualified drainlayer both in our Christchurch and Queenstown branches. We are a company that values our team members, career progression is important to us.

    Requirements include:

    • A solid and reliable work history

    • Preferred CCC authorised

    • Preferred Certified Drainlayer ticket

    • WTR endorsement

    • Class 2 Endorsement preferred

    • A solid work ethic and be able to work well within a team

    • A leader in safe working practices

    • Be able to pass a drug and alcohol pre-employment screen

    • Have full working rights to work full time in New Zealand

    We offer:

    • Relocation packages for the right staff

    • Competitive rates

    • Job location in Christchurch

    • A passionate, collaborative work environment

    • Personalised training plans and progression opportunities

    • Full time employment, 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday) plus extra hours available

    • Immediate start

  • We are currently recruiting general labourers, no previous experience required. We are a company that values our team members, career progression is important to us.

    Requirements include:

    • A solid and reliable work history

    • Experience in civil and construction is advantageous but not neccessary

    • A solid work ethic and be able to work well within a team

    • A leader in safe working practices

    • Be able to pass a drug and alcohol pre-employment screen

    • Have full working rights to work full time in New Zealand

    We offer:

    • Relocation packages for the right staff

    • Competitive rates

    • Job location in Queenstown

    • A passionate, collaborative work environment

    • Personalised training plans and progression opportunities

    • Full time employment, 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday) plus extra hours available

    • Immediate start

  • Requirements include:

    • A solid and reliable work history

    • Experience in construction is advantageous. WTR endorsement would be useful

    • A good work ethic and be able to work well within a team

    • A leader in safe working practices

    • Be able to pass a drug and alcohol pre-employment screen

    • Have full working rights to work full time in New Zealand

    We offer:

    • Relocation packages for the right staff

    • Competitive rates

    • Job location in Queenstown

    • A passionate, collaborative work environment

    • Personalised training plans and progression opportunities

    • Full time employment, 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday) plus extra hours available

    • Immediate start