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About the Role
Based in Christchurch and working closely with our nationwide teams, you’ll help maintain and continuously improve our Health & Safety systems (including our ISO 45001-certified framework).

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and supporting daily toolbox safety briefings so everyone understands the plan, risks, and controls.

• Responding to incidents and near misses, assisting with investigations, and ensuring corrective actions are followed through.

• Working alongside managers and crews to action inspection findings and drive practical improvements that reduce risk.

What Your Day Will Look Like

• Being visible on-site, monitoring safety in real time and offering practical, timely advice.

• Helping teams apply H&S procedures in ways that make sense operationally.

• Documenting and following up on incidents, near misses, and improvements.

• Supporting teams by being the approachable go-to person for safety questions and advice.

Who We’re Looking For
We’re after someone who genuinely understands the realities of construction, cranes, or heavy industry, not just someone to tick boxes:

• Proven H&S experience in construction, cranes, transport, mechanical or similar environments.

• Proven experience in an ISO45001 certified OH&SMS advantageous.

• Confident communicator who can lead briefings and engage crews from all backgrounds.

• Practical mindset that builds trust and credibility on site.

• Solid admin and computer skills to support fieldwork with effective reporting.

We’re looking for a motivated and reliable Labourer/Trade Assistant to join our Special Project – Wind Division. Working under the direction of the Site Manager, you’ll support the construction, operation, and maintenance of a wind farm, working primarily outside the turbines.

This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same — from assisting tradespeople and operating tools, to spotting for machinery, moving materials, and keeping the site running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist trades and technicians with site-based work

• Perform manual labour tasks including lifting, carrying, digging, assembling and water blasting

• Operate tools and equipment safely (powered and non-powered)

• Support traffic management and spotting for moving vehicles

• Keep work areas clean, safe, and organised

• Maintain strong, positive relationships with colleagues and clients

• packing and devanning containers

• Represent SCC professionally on site at all times

What we're looking for

• Previous construction, civil, carpentry, hammer hand, or general labouring experience (preferred)

• Physically fit and capable of manual work, including climbing ladders up to 30m and working at heights

• Working at heights experience or qualification (preferred)

• Clear pre-employment drug and alcohol screening

• Team player who is reliable, punctual, and safety-focused

Why join us?

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a major renewable energy project that contributes to New Zealand’s sustainable future. You’ll work alongside experienced construction professionals in a supportive and safety-focused environment.

• Overtime rates and project allowance

Smith Crane and Construction Ltd is proud to play a key role in delivering one of New Zealand’s most significant wind farm projects. We’re currently seeking a Storeman to join our on-site construction team and take charge of managing the flow of tools, plant, materials, and equipment to keep this complex operation running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive, inspect, and document deliveries of materials and equipment

• Maintain up-to-date inventory records (manual or digital)

• Issue tools, PPE, plant, and consumables to site personnel

• Track site assets and hire gear, ensuring returns and maintenance are scheduled

• Keep storage areas and laydown yards tidy, secure, and compliant

• Conduct regular stocktakes and assist with reconciliations

• Operate forklifts to load/unload materials (as certified)

• Liaise with suppliers, couriers, and internal teams to manage site logistics

• Tool maintenance, calibration and compliance testing

About You

You’ll be a reliable, safety conscious individual who thrives in a fast paced site environment. Your background in stores, logistics or construction will have given you a solid understanding of how to manage inventory and coordinate moving parts in a busy team.

You will have:

• OSH Forklift Certificate + F Endorsement (or be willing to obtain)

• Full Class 1 NZ Driver’s Licence

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role – ideally within civil or construction

• Experience handling construction materials, plant, PPE, and inventory systems

• Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug & alcohol tests

• Physical fitness and willingness to work outdoors in varied conditions

Why join us?

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a major renewable energy project that contributes to New Zealand’s sustainable future. You’ll work alongside experienced construction professionals in a supportive and safety-focused environment.

• Overtime rates and project allowance

Smith Crane & Construction Ltd is a leading force in New Zealand’s construction and heavy lift sectors, with a growing footprint in the renewable energy space. As we deliver large scale wind farm projects nationwide, we’re looking for a technically capable Project Engineer to join our Wind Division and help drive quality, performance, and delivery on site.

This role is ideal for a practical, detail-oriented engineer who thrives in dynamic site environments and enjoys contributing to complex infrastructure builds from planning through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee quality assurance for wind turbine components and site works

• Maintain technical documentation, inspection records, and project reports

• Support planning, scheduling, and progress tracking to meet project milestones

• Contribute to tendering, procurement, and technical assessments

• Ensure compliance with specifications, safety standards, and work procedures

• Liaise with clients, contractors, and site teams to coordinate delivery

• Provide input into lift planning, logistics, and installation methodology

• Develop method statements & implement on site.

What you'll bring

• Tertiary qualification in Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering (or similar)

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the construction industry

• Wind energy or infrastructure project experience preferred

• Project management exposure an advantage

• Proficient in Excel, reporting tools, MS Project and ideally CAD or similar

• Current Full NZ driver’s licence

• hands on experience in the construction Industry

We’re seeking a motivated and highly organised Project Coordinator to support our Special Project – Wind Division, working on exciting wind turbine installation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate project scope, transport, crane, and installation crew requirements

• Review subcontractor claims, prepare variations, and support payment processes

• Assist with scheduling, programme updates, and reporting

• Manage project documentation, QA records, and progress tracking

• Liaise with clients, suppliers, and internal teams in a professional manner

• Support health and safety compliance and contribute to a positive safety culture

• maintain accurate project documents & reporting

What you'll bring

• Minimum 2 years’ project management or coordination experience (construction, wind farm, or similar preferred)

• Strong organisational skills with an eye for detail

• Confident using Microsoft Office and project management software

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• “Can do” attitude, able to work well under pressure

• Full NZ driver’s licence and ability to pass a pre-employment drug, alcohol, and medical test

Why work with SCC?
At Smith Crane & Construction, we’re proud to be leading some of New Zealand’s most ambitious wind energy projects. We offer:

• Involvement in nationally significant renewable energy projects

• Career progression and learning opportunities

• Time and a half paid after 40 hours worked plus special project allowance