Senior Site Supervisor Resilient Infrastructure Fund (RIF)

In partnership with our community, Environment Southland (Southland Regional Council) is responsible for the sustainable management of Southland's natural resources - our land, our water, our air and our coast. As a Regional Council we operate across a large geographical region which extends from Stewart Island to Fiordland.

The role of the Senior Site Supervisor Resilient Infrastructure Fund (RIF) is to provide independent on-site supervision, technical assurance and construction leadership during delivery of Environment Southland capital projects.

The role ensures construction activities are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, methodologies, consent conditions, contractual requirements, and all health, safety and environmental obligations. The Senior Site Supervisor supports Project Managers through expert site-based advice, early issue identification and resolution, and authoritative reporting to reduce construction, quality, safety and compliance risks.

Emphasis is on

• Providing input into procurement documentation
• Providing consistent on-site oversight during construction activities
• Monitoring compliance with approved designs, specifications and methodologies
• Early identification and resolution of complex construction issues
• Constructability and sequencing advice to Project Managers
• Clear, evidence-based reporting to support informed decision-making

Knowledge/Experience/Attributes required

• 7-8 years' experience providing senior site supervision or construction oversight on civil or infrastructure projects
• Strong ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and methodologies
• Demonstrated experience identifying and resolving complex site-based issues
• Sound understanding of health, safety and environmental compliance obligations
• Experience supporting Project Managers with construction advice and risk management
• High level of computer literacy for reporting and recordkeeping
• Full, clean, current driver's licence
• High level of professional judgement and attention to detail
• Confident, clear communicator able to challenge constructively
• Credible and authoritative presence on construction sites
• Mentoring mindset with willingness to share knowledge
• Resilient, organised and dependable
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and public sector accountability

We have a lifestyle that is second to none, with easy access to beaches, rivers, lakes, ski fields, national parks and first-class sports facilities. We pride ourselves on the support we give our team to ensure a good work‑life balance is a priority. And with affordable real estate, short commutes and a great range of schools on offer there is something here for everyone!

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, go to: https://environmentsouthland.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies/ to apply and upload your CV and cover letter. Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key skills required for this role.

An initial offer of remuneration will be made within the range $95,040. - $100,320.

Applications close: 26 July 2026

Working at Environment Southland requires all of our staff to uphold the council's Te Tiriti o Waitangi responsibilities as part of their day-to-day role. This might be through the appropriate delivery of functions through various legislation where Te Tiriti o Waitangi or partnering with mana whenua is required or upholding the commitments that our elected councillors have made to Ngāi Tahu ki Murihiku through the Charter of Understanding.

To apply for this job go to: https://environmentsouthland.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6910037.