Drainlayer

About the role

You will be working across residential, industrial, and general contracting projects, with a strong focus on new infrastructure installs. This role is primarily installation-based, with minimal maintenance and repair work, allowing you to focus on building new, quality projects from the ground up.

Key responsibilities

• Work across residential, industrial, and general contracting projects
• Focus on new infrastructure installations
• Deliver high standard of workmanship

About you

• Qualified or experienced Drainlayer
• Strong work ethic and reliability, with natural hustle
• Ability to work well within a team
• Full driver's licence (Class 4 preferred but not essential)
• Wheels, Tracks & Rollers (WTR) endorsement
• Proven ability to pass on skills and experience in a positive, constructive way

About us

Beaver Contractors is a well-established, locally owned civil construction company that has been shaping the Wakatipu Basin for over 30 years. From starting with a single digger, we've grown into a trusted civil contracting partner delivering subdivision, commercial, and infrastructure projects across the region. We're known for our quality work, strong team culture, and practical approach, with a proven track record delivering large-scale developments and essential infrastructure.

Benefits

• Competitive pay: $40–$50 per hour (depending on experience)
• Full work vehicle provided
• All tools supplied
• Strong forward workload across major projects
• Supportive team with a practical, no-nonsense culture
• A company that genuinely values work-life balance

Visit www.beavercontractors.net for more info.

If you’re looking for a stable, well-paid role with a respected local company — and want to enjoy the Queenstown lifestyle at the same time — this is the job you're looking for.