Job Summary:

Looking for more than just another mechanic job?

Join our Auckland team and work on a diverse fleet of cranes and heavy equipment, including crawler cranes, tower cranes, excavators, loaders, trucks and more. We are looking for experienced mechanics to come on board.

From fault-finding and breakdowns to servicing and major repairs, you’ll work on some of the biggest and most specialised gear in the industry. If you enjoy variety, solving problems and working on heavy machinery, this is a great opportunity to take your skills to the next level.

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:

• Quickly attend to on-site or workshop equipment failures, accurately diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults, and communicate repair plans clearly

• Perform routine servicing and high-quality repairs on, crawler cranes, trucks, and trailers, including major component replacements

• Troubleshoot and repair batteries, starters, alternators, sensors, lighting, and hydraulic systems, collaborating on complex issues as needed

• Assist with setup, removal, and general operational support of heavy plant machinery

• Maintain a clean, safe workshop, log repairs digitally, and manage spare parts efficiently

• Work with operators, foremen, and managers to reduce downtime, mentor apprentices, and stay current with training and equipment updates

What We’re Looking For:

• A recognised New Zealand trade qualification in Heavy Automotive Engineering, Heavy Diesel Engineering, or an equivalent international qualification.

• Minimum 3 years' relevant post-trade experience as a Heavy Diesel Mechanic or in a similar heavy equipment/mechanical role.

• Strong background in servicing and repairing heavy plant or similar equipment

• Strong fault-finding skills in mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems

• Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work independently or as part of a team

• Full New Zealand class 1 driver’s licence, or an equivalent international driver’s licence that can be recognised or converted in New Zealand. Class 2–5 and WTR endorsements are advantageous but not a requirement

• Ability to work overtime + weekend work as required

What We Offer:

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

• Overtime rate: time and a half after 40 hours worked per week

• Location: Auckland

• Relocation assistance to help make your move to Auckland easy and stress-free

• 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

• Permanent, full-time position with a minimum of 40 hours guaranteed per week, Monday to Friday, with overtime and weekend work available/required as needed.

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:

Looking for something more than general freight?

Join our Heavy Haulage team and be part of some of New Zealand’s biggest construction, infrastructure and wind energy projects. Whether you’re looking for a short-term opportunity or a permanent role, we have options to suit your situation.

Not every driver can do this work. We're looking for experienced Class 5 operators who take pride in their truck, enjoy the challenge of moving oversized and specialist loads, and want work that showcases their skills.

You'll be trusted to move critical loads using modern, well-maintained equipment on some of the country's most complex and high-profile projects. Backed by guaranteed hours, overtime opportunities, and a strong pipeline of work, this is a role where your skills will be genuinely valued.

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:

• Transport oversized loads and equipment safely across New Zealand.

• Conduct pre-start checks and keep your gear in top condition.

• Load, secure, and deliver plant and machinery.

• Support lifting operations and site activities.

• Complete required transport documentation.

• Work as part of a professional heavy haulage team.

What We’re Looking For:

• Current BESS certification, or willingness to obtain.

• Minimum 3 years' heavy haulage and/or over-dimension load experience.

• Construction or infrastructure industry experience preferred.

• Current New Zealand Class 5 Driver Licence with W, T & R endorsements, or an equivalent convertible international licence.

• Good English communication skills.

• Strong commitment to health, safety, and compliance.

• Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to follow operational requirements.

What We Offer:

• Overtime rates

• Strong pipeline of work providing long-term job security

• Modern, well-maintained trucks, specialised trailers and quality equipment

• A mix of heavy machinery, oversized, and specialist transport work

• Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities

• Family-owned business

• Work alongside experienced operators and industry professionals

Job Summary:

We’re looking for a skilled Light Vehicle Mechanic to join our team at Smith Crane and Construction. If you’re someone who takes pride in quality workmanship, knows your way around diagnostics and repairs, and enjoys variety in your day, this is a great opportunity to get stuck in. You’ll work on a range of company vehicles and light machinery in a busy, well-equipped environment with a good crew behind 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:

• Service, repair, and carry out preventative maintenance on our large Light Vehicle Fleet. (Late model Toyota Hilux, Landcruiser etc.)

• Diagnose complex electronic systems using scan tools.

• Replace engines, transmissions, braking components.

• Test, drive as part of the fault-finding and repair process

• Maintain detailed service records using the latest software tools

• Always prioritise health, safety, and compliance on site

What We’re Looking For:

• At least 3+ years’ experience as a mechanic, with automotive background.

• NZ-recognised mechanic qualification

• Confident diagnosing faults and identifying repairs

• Current Full NZ driver’s licence

• Strong commitment to health & safety and a team-focused mindset

• Organised, reliable, and ready to adapt in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer:

• Opportunities to grow and upskill as a HD Mechanic with Crane, Transport & Civil Equipment.

• Competitive pay rates with overtime after 40 hours

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

• Ongoing training and support for upskilling and certifications

• Work alongside an experienced, down-t

• Down to-earth team in a professional and supportive environment

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