A Career in Cranes starts here!

We're looking for a reliable and experienced Hiab Operator with a Class 4 or higher licence and a strong focus on safety. You’ll be confident operating truck-mounted cranes, take pride in your work, and have a can-do attitude. Team players with great communication and a solid work ethic will fit right in.

About the job:

• Operate Hiab truck and transport equipment safely to and from site locations

• Assist with lifting, loading, securing, and mobilisation/demobilisation tasks

• Complete daily pre-start checks and report any faults or maintenance needs

• Follow site lift plans and supervisor instructions to carry out safe, efficient lifts

• Maintain clear communication with team members, clients, and supervisors

• Supporting our fleet of mobile cranes in the Queenstown area

About you:

• Valid FULL New Zealand Driver's Licence

• Class 4 or 5 Heavy Transport Licence is Essential

• HIAB Certifications (US1753, US16617)

• Forklift F Endorsed Licence with OSH Certificate (preferred but not essential)

• Physically fit

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly rate + overtime opportunities

• Full-time, stable work with a supportive team

• Modern fleet and well-maintained gear

• Ongoing training and development

Join a leading force in New Zealand’s crane and construction industry.

We are seeking an experienced Automotive Electrician to support the electrical maintenance and repair of our extensive fleet of vehicles and machinery. Based in Christchurch, this role is essential in ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of our fleet—helping us meet critical service commitments to clients across the country.

About the Role

As our Automotive Electrician, you will be responsible for servicing, diagnosing, and repairing electrical systems across a variety of plant and machinery. You'll be working at heights, using diagnostic software, and maintaining detailed service records—all while upholding the highest standards in health and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Service and repair automotive electrical systems for heavy machinery and plant.

• Diagnose faults using advanced tools and software and carry out preventative maintenance.

• Repair electronic systems including engine management, air-conditioning, gearboxes, instrument panels, and GPS/security systems.

• Operate or test-drive machinery as required (subject to licensing).

• Work at heights with appropriate safety equipment.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records and contribute to improved servicing methods.

• Communicate clearly and professionally with staff, clients, and contractors.

• Support a positive and safe work culture across all operations

What We’re Offering:

• Competitive remuneration with time and a half paid 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-to-earth team in a professional and supportive environment

What You’ll Bring:

• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience as an Automotive Electrician, including heavy vehicle experience.

• NZ Certificate (Level 4) in Automotive Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

• Demonstrated experience with diagnostics tools, software, and systems.

• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.

• Strong attention to detail with a methodical and safety-conscious approach.

• Ability to work at heights and in a physically demanding environment.

Ready to take your mechanical career to the next level?
We’re looking for an experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic to join our high-performing team. You’ll be working with cutting-edge equipment across a broad fleet of cranes and heavy plant, with real opportunities to be part of major infrastructure projects — both in New Zealand and overseas.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic and low-voltage electrical faults across our fleet

• Undertake breakdown callouts, routine servicing, rebuilds and preventative maintenance

• Work with a diverse range of gear including crawler cranes, tower cranes, excavators, trucks, trailers and loaders

• Support crane builds, mobilisation/demobilisation, and major overhauls

• Use schematics, diagnostic tools and your technical expertise to deliver high-quality, efficient outcomes

What We’re Offering:

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

• Opportunities to work on major projects overseas — Antarctica, Australia, the Pacific and beyond

• Competitive remuneration with time and a half paid 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-to-earth team in a professional and supportive environment

What You’ll Bring:

• NZ trade qualification (Heavy Diesel or similar) with 3+ years’ post-trade experience

• Solid 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 NZ driver’s licence (Class 2- 5 and WTR endorsements are a bonus)

This role is based in Otaki - Wellington and will require travel within the Wellington Manawatu regions.

We’re on the hunt for three hands-on, practical Health & Safety Advisors to support our crews on major wind energy projects involving crane operations, heavy transport, mechanical/electrical installation, and specialist grouting. Reporting into Head Office, these roles will be based at various windfarm locations around New Zealand that include KAIWERA DOWNS - Gore, KAIWAIKAWE - Dargaville and Various other locations.

About the Roles

You’ll be a key player in maintaining the client’s expected Health, Safety and Environmental standards alongside our own ISO 45001-certified system—helping ensure work is planned, briefed, and executed safely across the project. This is a shift-based, physically demanding role—not for the faint-hearted. You'll need to be solutions-focused, ready for early starts, and comfortable working outdoors in all conditions, side-by-side with our people on the ground.

Your three core responsibilities:

• Safety Briefings & Training – Leading clear, practical pre-work briefings to ensure every task goes ahead as planned, with risks controlled and understood by all.

• Incident Management & Investigation – Responding to incidents and near misses, leading or assisting with investigations, and ensuring corrective actions are implemented and closed out.

• Driving Continuous Improvement – Supporting site managers to action inspection findings and hazard reports, keeping momentum on improvements that reduce risk.

What You’ll Really Be Doing

• Leading and supporting pre-work briefings to ensure every shift starts with clear, shared understanding of the task, risks, controls, and responsibilities.

• Being active and visible on-site—monitoring safety in real time and providing immediate, practical feedback.

• Supporting teams with understanding and applying H&S procedures in a way that makes sense in the real world.

• Investigating incidents and near misses and following through with documentation and practical solutions.

• Being the go-to person for safety-related questions, advice, and support on the ground.

Who We’re Looking For

• We’re not after clipboard-carriers or armchair safety cops—we need people with real-world experience, who can engage crews, stand confidently on a worksite, and help drive safety forward without losing the room.

You’ll bring:

• Proven H&S experience in cranes, construction, heavy transport, electrical/mechanical work, or similar.

• A physically fit, outdoors-ready mindset—comfortable working in all weather and on rotating shifts.

• Strong communication skills with the confidence to deliver briefings and training to mixed crews.

• A practical, no-nonsense approach that earns trust on-site.

• Solid computer and admin skills to back up your fieldwork with effective reporting.

If you’re ready to step into a role that’s challenging, rewarding, and vital to the success of major renewable energy projects— We want to hear from you.

Become part of our specialist wind team delivering NZ’s next generation of renewable energy.
We’re looking for experienced Rigger/Dogmen to support crane lifts, transport and installation on large wind farms. These roles will be based at various windfarm locations around New Zealand that include KAIWERA DOWNS - Gore, KAIWAIKAWE - Dargaville and various other locations.

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:

• Safely use tools and equipment (EWP, Forklift, telehandler)

• Rigging & slinging loads safely, following lift & rigging plans

• Communicate clearly with crane operators & site teams

• Inspect, maintain & report on lifting gear and rigging equipment

• Support crane mobilisation, assembly & deconstruction

• Work outdoors in variable weather & flexible hours

• Installing and unloading wind turbine components up to 100 ton

• Move cranes and equipment on site

What we're after:

• NZQA Rigging Qualifications (or international equivalent)

• Qualified to operate EWP, Telehandler, Forklift or a willingness to learn

• 2+ years’ rigging experience, ideally on wind farms or cranes

• Clear communicator & strong safety mindset

• Physically fit and reliable

What we offer:

• Pay rate: $28-$40 per hour

• 1 year fixed term contract

• Minimum guaranteed: 40 hours per week

• Southland, Northland and various locations

• Be part of a supportive, safety-focused team

• On the job training

If you’re ready to step into a role that’s challenging, rewarding, and vital to the success of major renewable energy projects— We want to hear from you.

We’re seeking Mechanical Technicians to install, inspect and service wind turbines on large-scale projects. These roles will be based at various windfarm locations around New Zealand that include KAIWERA DOWNS - Gore, KAIWAIKAWE - Dargaville and Various Other Locations

What you'll do:

• Install & maintain wind turbine mechanical & hydraulic systems

• Use hydraulic tools to torque and tension bolted connections

• Fit-out, prepare and complete wind turbine internal components

• Diagnose and fix faults on complex systems (with electrical colleagues)

• Use tools, EWP, forklifts & telehandlers safely

• Keep accurate records and daily diaries of work completed

• Work at heights & in confined spaces, always putting safety first

• Install minor and major wind turbine components working with the crane crew

What we're after:

• Mechanical qualification preferred

• 2+ years’ experience, ideally on wind turbines or cranes

• Physically fit – climb towers (80–125m) & lift up to 25kg

• GWO & Vestas experience a bonus

• Team player, methodical, safety-focused, with a willingness to work in outdoor environments with a flexible mindset

What we offer:

• Pay rate: $30-$50 per hour

• 1 year fixed term contract

• Minimum guaranteed: 40 hours per week

• Southland, Northland and various locations

• Be part of a supportive, safety-focused team.

• Ongoing development and training opportunities

If you’re ready to step into a role that’s challenging, rewarding, and vital to the success of major renewable energy projects— We want to hear from you.

Are you ready to be part of New Zealand’s renewable energy future?
We’re looking for experienced Crane Operators to join our high-performing Wind Division team. You’ll help mobilise, operate and maintain cranes on some of NZ’s largest wind farm projects. This role will be based at various windfarm locations around New Zealand that include KAIWERA DOWNS - Gore, KAIWAIKAWE - Dargaville and various other locations.

What you'll do:

• Safely operate cranes and undertake lifts as per site schedules

• Support crane assembly, deconstruction & rigging activities

• Perform daily/weekly crane checks & routine maintenance

• Work closely with dogmen, riggers & site teams to get the job done

• Maintain compliance and keep daily records up to date

What we’re after:

• NZQA Crane Operator & Rigging Qualifications (or international equivalent)

• 2+ years’ crane industry experience, ideally on wind farms

• A clean pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

• Positive, can-do attitude and flexibility to work in changing weather

• A current Full New Zealand driver’s licence (or valid international licence)

• A strong commitment to safety and high standards of professionalism.

• Flexibility, reliability, and a team-first attitude

What We Offer

• Pay rate: $30-$50 per hour

• 1 year fixed term contract

• Minimum guaranteed: 40 hours per week

• Southland, Northland and various locations

• Be part of a supportive, safety-focused team.

• Ongoing development opportunities

If you’re ready to step into a role that’s challenging, rewarding, and vital to the success of major renewable energy projects— We want to hear from you.

Join our specialist Wind Division delivering major wind farm projects across NZ!

As an Electrical Technician, you’ll install, commission and maintain wind turbine electrical systems to the highest standards. This role will be based at various windfarm locations around New Zealand that include KAIWERA DOWNS - Gore, KAIWAIKAWE - Dargaville and various Other Locations.

What you'll do:

• Install & service turbine electrical & hydraulic systems

• Safely use EWP, Forklift, Telehandler and other equipment

• Diagnose and repair faults using specialised tools & software

• Cable work and pulling, termination & testing (including work at height)

• Keep detailed records and use mobile apps to document work

• Positively engage with clients & site teams

• Cable routing, cable tying, installing cabinets and junction box

What we're after:

• Registered electrician (NZ electrical workers board) preferred or Limited Licence

• 2+ years’ experience, ideally in wind or crane industries

• Physically fit – able to climb towers up to 125m & lift 25kg

• GWO & Vestas turbine experience an advantage but not mandatory

• Great communicator & committed to safety

• Flexible mindset & able to work in an outdoor environment

What we offer:

• Pay rate: $30-$50 per hour

• 1 year fixed term contract

• Minimum guaranteed: 40 hours per week

• Southland, Northland and various locations

• Be part of a supportive, safety-focused team

If you’re ready to step into a role that’s challenging, rewarding, and vital to the success of major renewable energy projects— We want to hear from you.