Lakeside Earthworks

24/07/2026

🚧 WE’RE HIRING – LABOURER 🚧

Lakeside Earthworks is looking for a reliable, hardworking Labourer to join our small team based in Kuratau.
This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to get into the earthworks and construction industry. Previous trade experience is a bonus, but it’s not essential—we’re happy to train the right person, with the opportunity to learn machinery operation as your skills develop.

We’re looking for someone who:
✅ Is reliable, physically fit and keen to learn
✅ Enjoys practical, hands-on work outdoors
✅ Can follow instructions and work well in a small team
✅ Holds a full New Zealand driver licence
✅ Ideally has a Class 2 licence, although this isn’t essential

The role includes general labouring, assisting with earthworks and landscaping projects, moving and compacting materials, basic machinery maintenance and keeping worksites safe and tidy.

Interested? Send us a private message with a little about yourself and your experience, or email your CV to us.

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12/06/2026

07/05/2026

Interested in joining the Lakeside Earthworks team?

We're looking for a reliable and hardworking team member to join as a Machine Operator/Labourer on a part-time basis, with the potential to move into a full-time role in the future.

This is a varied, hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working outdoors and doesn’t mind getting stuck in across different types of work.

Work will include a mix of:
Truck driving
Operating machinery including diggers and mini skid steers
Hedge trimming and property maintenance
General earthworks and labouring
Assisting with a range of landscaping and site works
No two days are the same, so we’re looking for someone adaptable, practical, and willing to learn.

The ideal applicant will:
Be reasonably fit and physically capable
Have a strong work ethic and good attitude
Be reliable and able to work independently when needed
Take pride in their work and equipment

The following would be beneficial, but are not essential:
Experience in a trade or similar hands-on work
Experience operating machinery such as diggers
Class 2 licence
WTR endorsements

We’re willing to train the right person.

To Apply
Click the Seek ad below or email [email protected] with a bit about yourself, your experience, and any licences or endorsements you hold.

Lakeside Earthworks is seeking a motivated and reliable team member for a varied hands-on role involving truck driving, machinery operation and more.