m3 Contracting

15/10/2026

We’re pleased to have been awarded the contract by Queenstown Trails Trust to construct the new 2.5km trail connecting Park Ridge to the Kawarau Falls Bridge.

Following on from our work on the Wharehuanui Trail and the wider trails network, we’re looking forward to delivering another great piece of infrastructure for the Queenstown community.

A big thank you to Queenstown Trails for the opportunity. We look forward to getting work underway.

Exciting update! Work starts next month on a new trail for Queenstown’s southern corridor. 🚲

Queenstown Trails Trust has awarded the contract for the new 2.5km walking and cycling trail between Park Ridge and the Kawarau Falls Bridge to m3 Contracting, who also built the Wharehuanui Trail.

The trail will connect the southern corridor with Frankton, giving residents a safe, active way to commute to work or school.

Our CEO, Mark ‘Willy’ Williams, says it will also open up “a wicked recreational loop” taking in Jack’s Point and the lakeside trail to Kelvin Peninsula. The project also includes a traffic island at the Peninsula Road / SH6 intersection.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped raise funds for this trail, and to the landowners who have generously granted easements. We couldn’t do it without you. 🧡

We’re aiming for an April 2027 opening.

25/09/2026

21/05/2026

Skilled Machine Operator – Civil & Trail Works Central Otago | Queenstown | Wānaka

We’re a small, experienced civil and trail construction crew working across Central Otago, Queenstown and Wānaka. Our focus is quality work, tidy finishes, and building projects we’re proud to put our name on. We’re looking for a skilled machine operator who enjoys thinking ahead, working in wonderful environments, and being part of a crew that actually backs each other.

The role
• Excavator and other plant operations on civil and trail projects
• Precision work: shaping, finishing, tight access, environmental care
• Working around the public and sensitive environments
• Reading plans, working with levels, thinking beyond the bucket

What we’re looking for
• Proven excavator experience (finishing skills matter)
• Pride in clean, accurate work
• Reliable, safety-focused, team-first attitude
• WTR essential | Class 4 a bonus

Why work with us
• Small crew (6-8 people) – no politics, no corporate nonsense
• Owner involved and on site
• Ute provided to right candidates
• Varied work (not endless bulk cut/fill)
• Well-maintained machines and the right attachments
• Strong focus on work quality and crew wellbeing

Pay $35–$45/hr depending on experience (We’re upfront, and we review performance early.) If you’re proud of your work and want to be part of a crew that values quality over quantity, we’d like to hear from you.

Email: [email protected]
Call: Alex on 027 458 7822

30/04/2026

Skilled Machine Operator – Civil & Trail Works Central Otago | Queenstown | Wānaka

We’re a small, experienced civil and trail construction crew working across Central Otago, Queenstown and Wānaka. Our focus is quality work, tidy finishes, and building projects we’re proud to put our name on. We’re looking for a skilled machine operator who enjoys thinking ahead, working in wonderful environments, and being part of a crew that actually backs each other.

The role
• Excavator and other plant operations on civil and trail projects
• Precision work: shaping, finishing, tight access, environmental care
• Working around the public and sensitive environments
• Reading plans, working with levels, thinking beyond the bucket

What we’re looking for
• Proven excavator experience (finishing skills matter)
• Pride in clean, accurate work
• Reliable, safety-focused, team-first attitude
• WTR essential | Class 4 a bonus

Why work with us
• Small crew (5–7 people) – no politics, no corporate nonsense
• Owner involved and on site
• Ute provided to right candidates
• Varied work (not endless bulk cut/fill)
• Well-maintained machines and the right attachments
• Strong focus on work quality and crew wellbeing

Pay $35–$45/hr depending on experience (We’re upfront, and we review performance early.) If you’re proud of your work and want to be part of a crew that values quality over quantity, we’d like to hear from you.

Email: [email protected]
Call: Alex on 027 458 7822

08/04/2026

Skilled Machine Operator – Civil & Trail Works Central Otago | Queenstown | Wānaka

We’re a small, experienced civil and trail construction crew working across Central Otago, Queenstown and Wānaka. Our focus is quality work, tidy finishes, and building projects we’re proud to put our name on. We’re looking for a skilled machine operator who enjoys thinking ahead, working in wonderful environments, and being part of a crew that actually backs each other.

The role
• Excavator and other plant operations on civil and trail projects
• Precision work: shaping, finishing, tight access, environmental care
• Working around the public and sensitive environments
• Reading plans, working with levels, thinking beyond the bucket What we’re looking for
• Proven excavator experience (finishing skills matter)
• Pride in clean, accurate work
• Reliable, safety-focused, team-first attitude
• WTR essential | Class 4 a bonus

Why work with us
• Small crew (5–7 people) – no politics, no corporate nonsense
• Owner involved and on site
• Ute provided to right candidates
• Varied work (not endless bulk cut/fill)
• Well-maintained machines and the right attachments
• Strong focus on work quality and crew wellbeing

Pay $35–$45/hr depending on experience (We’re upfront, and we review performance early.) If you’re proud of your work and want to be part of a crew that values quality over quantity, we’d like to hear from you.

Email: [email protected]
Call: Alex on 027 458 7822