Location: Wānaka /Central Otago

If you care about quality, back yourself to get the job done, and want a crew that works hard without the ego, you’ll fit in here. We’ve got steady work locked in, great projects across Wanaka, and a tight team culture that values doing it right and having a life outside of site.

Project Manager

You’ll own the delivery of residential projects across Central Otago - planning, programming, communication, and outcomes. You’ll work closely with clients, designers, suppliers, and our site teams to keep projects running smoothly and finished to a high standard.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Building and managing programmes and timelines

• Coordinating trades, materials, inspections, and council touchpoints

• Clear communication with clients and internal teams

• Driving quality, safety, and on-time delivery

• Identifying issues early and solving them fast

Foreman

You’ll own the day-to-day delivery on site - leading builds and/or renovations to programme and setting the standard for quality, pace, safety, and culture. You’ll run a small crew (typically with a Leading Hand/Apprentice) and work closely with the Project Manager to keep things moving and finished to a high standard.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Running site day-to-day and delivering to programme

• Leading and mentoring your crew (Leading Hand/Apprentice)

• Coordinating trades and workflow on site with the Project Manager

• Maintaining high standards of workmanship, site presentation, and safety

• Identifying issues early and solving them fast

• Clear communication—progress, variations, and what’s needed next

Leading Hand

You’ll be the Foreman’s right-hand on site - reliable, efficient, and capable of running tasks without being babysat. You’ll bring a solid kit of tools, help keep the site moving, and support apprentices day-to-day while maintaining strong quality and safety standards.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Completing allocated tasks unsupervised and to a high standard

• Supporting the Foreman to keep workflow moving and site organised

• Assisting with set-out, framing, fix, and finishing work (role dependent)

• Helping guide apprentices with day-to-day tasks and good habits

• Keeping a tidy, safe site and looking after tools/materials

• Flagging issues early and communicating clearly with the Foreman

What We Build

We do the full suite of projects across Central Otago:

• Renovations & extensions

• New builds

• Small one-off contracts
  Variety guaranteed—and steady work with a strong pipeline in place.

What We’re Looking For

• Keen, hardworking, and a great attitude

• Pride in workmanship and strong site standards

• Can communicate well and be a good teammate

• Must be currently in NZ and legally allowed to work here (no sponsorship)

What You’ll Get

• Contract roles with pay reflecting experience and (where relevant) your tool kit

• Tight, supportive team culture

• Variety, responsibility, and room to grow

• Work/life balance - and the Wānaka lifestyle to match                      

👉 How to Apply

Email mckaybrothersltd@outlook.com with the subject:
Project Manager / Foreman / Leading Hand – Your Name

In your email, please include:

• The role you’re applying for

• Your current NZ location and NZ mobile number

• Confirmation you’re currently in NZ and have the right to work in NZ (no sponsorship)

• A short summary of your relevant experience + availability/start date

Applications missing the above details won’t be progressed.

If you’ve got the skills and you’re the right fit for the crew, we want to hear from you.