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Current Vacancies

Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor (Cambridge)

Join our team at Camex Group!
Ready for a role where your health and safety expertise actually makes a visible difference on the ground? At Camex Group, we’re a close-knit team who care about our work, and each other - every step of the way.

About the role:
In this role, you'll support the wider Camex Group across its four companies. Working alongside our Health, Safety & Environmental Manager, you'll provide practical, on-the-ground support across our sites, from incident investigation to documentation development and engagement with our operational teams.

Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting with the development and continual improvement of Site-Specific Safety Plans (SSSPs) and project documentation.
- Conducting field assurance activities focused on critical risk verification.
- Inducting new employees and supporting ongoing H&S training across the business.
- Conducting regular inspections and audits of workspaces.
- Supporting the investigation and management of incidents, near misses and environmental events, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Developing Erosion and Sediment Control Plans and supporting environmental compliance across our sites.

What you'll bring:
This role is best suited to candidates with:
- A minimum of two years' relevant experience maintaining and implementing health and safety policies and procedures, in line with ISO 45001 and ISO 9001.
- A full Driver's Licence.
- Experience with Quality Control under ISO 9001 (a strong advantage).
- Site Safe, First Aid certification (preferred).
- Experience in the civil construction industry (preferred).
- A practical, solutions-focused approach and the confidence to challenge unsafe behaviour constructively. 

What's on offer:
Camex Group delivers high-quality civil construction, surfacing, and traffic management solutions across New Zealand, giving you the chance to work with dynamic and growing companies.

As part of our team, you will enjoy:
- A supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued.
- Competitive remuneration with opportunities for career growth.
- Ongoing training and development to further your skills.
- A state of the art onsite gym.
- Monthly staff breakfasts and regular social events.

Ready to join us? Apply now!
If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, we’d love to hear from you! To request a full position description or ask any questions, email us at hr@camexcivil.co.nz

Project Manager (Cambridge)

Ready to take ownership of civil construction projects that shape our communities?
We're looking for a project manager to join our team at Camex Civil in Cambridge, a full-time, permanent role bringing financial control, client leadership, and hands-on project delivery.

If you’re motivated by challenge, value being part of a close-knit team, and enjoy working in a supportive, family-owned business, this could be the opportunity for you!

About the role:
As project manager, you'll take ownership of project delivery from start to finish, on time, in specification, and within agreed costs. This is a role for someone with intermediate to senior experience, ready to manage projects with a good degree of autonomy, leading engineers, site managers, and field staff, and acting as the key point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:
- Reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, schedules and design or methodology changes.
- Developing and managing construction programmes, including resourcing and scheduling.
- Leadership & day to day management reporting of on-site project staff & subcontractors.
- Managing cost control and the claims process with support from a quantity surveyor.
- Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships, including reporting and negotiations.
- Ensuring compliance with all industry regulations, quality standards, and environmental requirements.
- Supporting the new business team in tendering functions such as price reviews, method and programme drafting.

What you'll bring:
- Minimum 5 years’ project management experience in civil infrastructure.
- Competent in Microsoft Project, able to develop, manage, and communicate detailed construction programmes, identify critical paths, and proactively manage programme risks and recovery plans.
- Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cost control, monthly claims, variations, and subcontractor management, with a track record of delivering within budget and margin.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, building strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams.
- Sound, timely decisions under pressure, assessing risk and implementing practical solutions to keep projects on programme and on budget.
- A proven leader who coaches and develops project engineers and site managers, delegates effectively, and builds a positive, safety- and quality-focused team culture.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (preferred).
- Full Class 1 Driver License.

What's on offer:
At Camex Civil, we’re proud of our reputation for quality work and strong family-based values. We offer:
- Competitive remuneration with clear career progression pathways.
- Ongoing training and leadership development.
- A supportive, collaborative team culture.

Additional perks include:
Company vehicle and phone (or phone allowance)
- Monthly staff breakfasts.
- Training, mentoring, and genuine support to help you succeed.

About Camex Civil
Camex Civil is a leading civil contractor in the Central North Island, specialising in large-scale earthworks, civil siteworks, drainage, and subdivisions. Our people-first culture and commitment to high-quality outcomes set us apart.

Ready to join us?
We’d love to hear from you. If this sounds like the role you’ve been waiting for, apply now! For more information or to request a full position description, contact hr@camexcivil.co.nz

Certifying Drainlayer (Cambridge)

Are you ready to take the next step in your civil construction career?
We’re looking for a registered Certifying Drainlayer in Cambridge to join our passionate team at Camex Civil. With a pipeline full of high-profile infrastructure and development projects, there’s never been a better time to get involved!

About the role:  
As a Certifying Drainlayer at Camex Civil, you will be part of a team delivering crucial projects across the Waikato. These include local body infrastructure, commercial construction, and subdivision development. You’ll play a key role in ensuring that these projects are completed safely, on time, and to the highest standard.

You’ll work closely with your Site Manager to plan and execute daily tasks, manage job progress, and ensure that health and safety processes are always followed. In this role, you won’t just be following orders - you’ll have the chance to lead and guide others, and take pride in delivering outstanding work that makes a difference in your community.

At Camex, we believe in supporting your growth. You’ll have opportunities for training and development, and career progression within a team that values your input and dedication.

What you’ll bring:
We’re after a dedicated, team-oriented individual with a passion for civil construction.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:
- Registered Certifying Drainlayer with a current PGDB practising licence
- A proven track record in drainage or water reticulation projects
- A full Class 1 Driver’s License (Wheels, Tracks and Rollers endorsements preferred)
- The ability to read and interpret plans and technical drawings
- Strong leadership skills and experience training or managing others
- A great attitude and commitment to delivering quality results
- Experience operating plant and machinery.

Working hours:
Minimum of 30 hours per week (Monday to Friday). Nightwork may be required.

What’s on offer:
Join a respected civil construction company where we pride ourselves on our family-oriented culture and supportive work environment. We offer:
- A positive team atmosphere with regular social events
- Opportunities for further training and professional development
- A range of exciting projects that will challenge and grow your skills.

About Camex Civil:  
As one of the central North Island’s leading civil contractors, Camex Civil has earned a reputation for delivering high-quality earthworks, 3-waters infrastructure, and subdivisions. For over 28 years, we’ve been committed to quality workmanship, on-time project delivery, and building a team that enjoys coming to work every day.

Our team culture is what sets us apart. Here are just a few of the reasons why our staff love being part of the Camex family:
- Monthly staff breakfasts
- Personal wellbeing and development programs
- An active social club
- Comprehensive training to help you grow in your career.

Ready to join us? Apply now!  
If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, we’d love to hear from you! To request a full position description or ask any questions, email hr@camexcivil.co.nz 

Applications close: Friday 7 August

Drainlayer (Cambridge)

Are you ready to take the next step in your civil construction career?
We’re looking for an experienced drainlayer in Cambridge to join our passionate team at Camex Civil. With a pipeline full of high-profile infrastructure and development projects, there’s never been a better time to get involved!

About the role:  
As a drainlayer at Camex Civil, you will be part of a team delivering crucial projects across the Waikato. These include local body infrastructure, commercial construction, and subdivision development. You’ll play a key role in ensuring that these projects are completed safely, on time, and to the highest standard.

You’ll work closely with your Site Manager to plan and execute daily tasks, manage job progress, and ensure that health and safety processes are always followed.

At Camex, we believe in supporting your growth. You’ll have opportunities for training and development, and career progression within a team that values your input and dedication.

What you’ll bring:
We’re after a dedicated, team-oriented individual with a passion for civil construction. To thrive in this role, you’ll need:
- A proven track record in drainage or water reticulation projects.
- At least 2 years' experience doing drainage work.
- Current knowledge of drainage materials and methods.
- A full Class 1 Driver’s License.
- A great attitude and commitment to delivering quality results.

What’s on offer:
Join a respected civil construction company where we pride ourselves on our family-oriented culture and supportive work environment. We offer:
- A positive team atmosphere with regular social events.
- Opportunities for further training and professional development.
- A range of exciting projects that will challenge and grow your skills.

About Camex Civil:  
As one of the Central North Island’s leading civil contractors, Camex Civil has earned a reputation for delivering high-quality earthworks, 3-waters infrastructure, and subdivisions. For over 24 years, we’ve been committed to quality workmanship, on-time project delivery, and building a team that enjoys coming to work every day.

Our team culture is what sets us apart. Here are just a few of the reasons why our staff love being part of the Camex family:
- Monthly staff breakfasts.
- Personal wellbeing and development programs.
- An active social club
- Comprehensive training to help you grow in your career.

Ready to join us? Apply now!  
If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, we’d love to hear from you! To request a full position description or ask any questions, email hr@camexcivil.co.nz

Civil Construction Surveyor (Cambridge)

Join our team at Camex Civil!
Are you looking for a fresh opportunity, a new challenge, or even a change of scenery? Camex Civil is searching for a skilled surveyor to join our team and hit the ground running on our current projects.

If you're ready to bring your expertise to a company that values its team members, fosters a supportive environment, and thrives on collaboration, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

About the role:
We're looking for a motivated and experienced surveyor to support key projects across the region and deliver exceptional technical solutions. In this role, you'll enjoy the autonomy to manage your own work while collaborating with our talented construction teams.

Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting regular site visits to support construction teams with technical survey requirements.
- Reviewing construction designs and geographical data to provide insights to project teams.
- Providing set-outs using GPS and total station equipment to position existing and planned structures accurately.
- Preparing survey data and As-built reports using Civil 3D and Magnet Office software.

What you'll bring:
This role is best suited to candidates with:
- 2+ years of survey experience in the construction industry.
- A diploma or degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent relevant experience.
- A meticulous and detail-focused approach to work.
- A full Class 1 Driver's Licence. 

What’s on offer:
At Camex Civil, we’re proud to be one of the Waikato’s most reputable civil contractors. Join our Cambridge-based team and enjoy not just a rewarding career but also a fantastic work culture.

Here’s what else you can expect:
- A company vehicle allocated to you for work.
- Opportunities for further training and career development.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and work on diverse, high-profile projects, Camex Civil is the place for you.

About Camex Civil
As a leading civil contractor in the Central North Island, Camex Civil specialises in large-scale earthworks, civil siteworks, drainage, and subdivisions. Our family-oriented team culture and focus on delivering high-quality results make us stand out in the industry.  

Some additional perks of joining us include:  
- Monthly staff breakfasts and frequent social events.  
- Access to a company gym.
- Comprehensive training and mentoring opportunities.  
- A collaborative environment where your contributions are genuinely valued.  

Ready to join us?
We’d love to hear from you! If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, apply now. For more information or to request a full position description, contact hr@camexcivil.co.nz.

Truck Driver - Class 5 (Cambridge)

At Camex Civil, we're a down-to-earth team. We look out for one another and share a passion for the work.

Right now, we have the opportunity for an experienced Class 5 Truck Driver who wants to do more than just driving! Set your aspirations high and come be part of our success story, as we continue to take strides in the industry!

About the role:
With Camex Civil, you will be part of an expert team, supporting the delivery of our works for local body infrastructure, commercial construction and subdivision development projects (to see more about our standout projects, visit camexcivil.co.nz).

You will be required to driver our Class 5 truck and support project delivery with other machinery operation.
- Operate the heavy vehicle on project sites to support construction works.
- Support the loading and unloading of transported materials.
- Conducting pre-operational checks and minor machine maintenance tasks.
- Working with site crew to maintain safety and flow of work tasks, particularly when working near other machines, structures or services.

Hours of work:
- Minimum of 30 hours per week, with ordinary hours up to 50 hours (Monday to Friday). 
Remuneration packages vary depending on skillset and experience.

What you'll bring:
- Reliable and passionate to support the team, with a solution focused attitude.
- A drive to ensure quality and safety in everything that you do. We strive to deliver exceptional results every time!
- A good level of physical fitness due to the physical nature of the role.
- 2+ years of relevant industry experience preferred.
- Full Class 5 Driver’s License & WTR endorsements.
- Experience driving an 18-speed road ranger.

What’s on offer:
At Camex Civil, we’re proud to be one of the Waikato’s most reputable civil contractors. Join our Cambridge based team and enjoy not just a rewarding career but also a fantastic lifestyle in a community-focused, outdoor-friendly location.

Here’s what else you can expect:
- Opportunities for further training and career development, including potential progression to project management.
- Regular social events and activities to immerse yourself in our collaborative culture.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and work on diverse, high-profile projects, Camex Civil is the place for you.

About Camex Civil
As a leading civil contractor in the Central North Island, Camex Civil specialises in large-scale earthworks, civil siteworks, drainage, and subdivisions. Our family-oriented team culture and focus on delivering high-quality results make us stand out in the industry.  

Some additional perks of joining us include:  
- Monthly staff breakfasts and frequent social events.  
- Comprehensive training and mentoring opportunities.  
- A collaborative environment where your contributions are genuinely valued.  

Ready to join us?
We’d love to hear from you! If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, apply now. For more information or to request a full position description, contact hr@camexcivil.co.nz

Water Reticulation Technician (Taupō)

Ready to take your next step in the civil industry?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Water Reticulation Technician to join our passionate team at Camex Civil, based in Taupō. Set your aspirations high and become part of our success story as we continue to make strides in the industry!

About the role:
As a Water Reticulation Technician at Camex Civil, you'll be part of a specialised team delivering drainage and water reticulation projects for local body infrastructure, commercial construction, and subdivisions. (See our standout projects at camexcivil.co.nz.)

Key responsibilities:
- Construct and upgrade reticulation systems for residential subdivisions, commercial developments, and public infrastructure projects.
- Perform trenching and excavation for water system installations, ensuring compliance with design specifications.
- Lay, align, and joint pipes of various materials (PVC, PE, ductile iron, etc.)
- Install fittings, valves, and other components to ensure system functionality and durability.

What you'll bring:
- A great attitude and strong team spirit.
- Leadership qualities.
- Level 4 Pipeline Construction & Maintenance qualification (or comparable), or any experience in drainage or water reticulation projects will be beneficial.
- Full Class 1 Driver’s License.
- PE Welding Certificate (preferred).

About Camex Civil
As one of the Central North Island’s leading civil contractors, Camex Civil has earned a reputation for delivering high-quality earthworks, 3-Waters infrastructure, and subdivisions. For over 27 years, we’ve been committed to quality workmanship, on-time project delivery, and building a team that enjoys coming to work every day.

Our team culture is what sets us apart. Here are just a few of the reasons why our staff love being part of the Camex family:
- Monthly staff breakfasts.
- Personal wellbeing and development programs.
- An active social club with events like golf competitions, fishing tournaments, and more.
- Comprehensive training and mentoring to help you grow in your career.

Ready to join Us? Apply now!
If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, we’d love to hear from you! To request a full position description or ask any questions, email hr@camexcivil.co.nz

Project Engineer - QA & Technical Support (Tauranga)

Join Our Team at Camex Civil!
Do you take pride in getting the paperwork as right as the pavement? Are you the engineer who'd rather catch a non-conformance on Tuesday than explain it to the engineer on Friday?

Camex Civil is looking for a Project Engineer to take full ownership of quality assurance across our Bay of Plenty term maintenance contracts, while providing technical support and QA oversight across our wider BOP project portfolio. If you want a role where your QA discipline genuinely shapes project outcomes, not just ticks a box, this is it. 

About the role:
You'll take full ownership of QA and AWM/RAMM record-keeping for our BOP term maintenance contracts, leading the live implementation of Contract Quality Plans and ITPs, managing hold and witness points, and keeping claim-support evidence complete and on time. Alongside this, you'll provide QA support and practical onsite technical assistance across our wider BOP project portfolio.

Key responsibilities include:
- Leading implementation of Contract Quality Plans (CQPs) and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), including hold, witness and monitor point management and Engineer notifications.
- Owning AWM/RAMM records dispatch data, quantities, photos, dockets and test results ensuring claim-support evidence is accurate and submitted on time.
- Managing non-conformances end-to-end: recording, notifying the Engineer, driving correction with crews, and closing out via reinspection or retesting.
- Visiting BOP sites to verify work against specification and ITPs and providing practical technical support to site managers and foremen drawings, set out and levels, RFIs and methodology input.
- Coordinating hold point and testing requirements (NDM, plateau, proof roll, CBR, Benkelman) with laboratory and geotechnical providers.
- Building strong working relationships with the Engineer to Contract, council representatives and site teams.

What you'll bring:
- A tertiary qualification in civil engineering (BE, BEng Tech or NZDE), or equivalent demonstrated site and QA experience.
- 3+ years in civil construction or roading, with genuine hands-on QA exposure, not QA as an afterthought.
- Strong QA discipline across CQPs, ITPs, hold points, NCRs and testing records that would stand up to formal audit.
- Working knowledge of NZS 3910 and NZS 3917.
- AWM/RAMM experience (or a comparable asset/maintenance management system) is a strong advantage.
- Confidence on site and credibility with crews, you can identify a non-conformance and get it corrected without creating friction.
- A full, clean driver's licence.

What's on offer:
- A company vehicle, laptop and mobile phone provided.
- A varied role spanning both dedicated contract ownership and wider portfolio support genuine breadth for an engineer who wants more than one type of project.
- A supportive branch team and the backing of an established, growing civil construction group.

About Camex Civil
As a leading civil contractor in the Central North Island, Camex Civil specialises in large-scale earthworks, civil siteworks, drainage, and subdivisions. Our family-oriented team culture and focus on delivering high-quality results make us stand out in the industry.  

Some additional perks of joining us include:  
- Monthly staff breakfasts and frequent social events.  
- Comprehensive training and mentoring opportunities.  
- A collaborative environment where your contributions are genuinely valued.  

Ready to join us?
We’d love to hear from you! If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, apply now. For more information or to request a full position description, contact hr@camexcivil.co.nz.

Machine Operator (Tauranga)

Join Our Team at Camex Civil!
Are you happiest behind the controls, keeping a work front moving safely and to spec? Do you take pride in getting the finish right, whether that's a trench, a batter or a final trim?

Camex Civil is looking for a skilled Operator to join our Tauranga team, working across a range of plant on rural roading construction projects.

About the role:
You'll operate a range of earthmoving plant and take on physical labour to keep the work front moving, covering plant operation, earthworks, drainage and finishing tasks within an assigned crew, often working alongside live traffic on rural roading projects.

Key responsibilities include:
- Operating a range of earthmoving plant, including excavator, dozer, grader, loader, rollers, water cart, and truck and trailer where licensed.
- Carrying out topsoil stripping, bulk earthworks, drainage trenching, benching, batter trimming and final trimming.
- Placing, spreading and trimming to line, level and crossfall from pegs, stringlines or machine control.
- Loading and coordinating trucks on import and cart-away operations.
- Conducting pre-operational checks and minor maintenance on assigned machinery and promptly reporting any defects.
- Working safely alongside live traffic and within the approved traffic management layout.

What you'll bring:
- A full Class 2 Driver's Licence with WTR endorsements.
- A minimum of 1 years’ experience in the civil construction industry.
- Competence with construction tools and heavy machinery, including an excavator; dozer and/or grader experience is a strong advantage.
- Knowledge of working across different soil types and conditions.
- A hands-on approach and the physical capability to complete manual labouring tasks in a range of weather conditions.
- Site Safe Certification, slinging and lifting or First Aid certification are all advantageous.
- A full, clean driver's licence.

What's on offer:
Join a respected civil construction company where we pride ourselves on our family-oriented culture and supportive work environment. We offer:
- A positive team atmosphere with regular social events.
- Opportunities for further training and professional development.
- A range of exciting projects that will challenge and grow your skills.

About Camex Civil
As one of the Central North Island's leading civil contractors, Camex Civil has earned a reputation for delivering high-quality earthworks, 3-Waters infrastructure, and subdivisions. For over 28 years, we've been committed to quality workmanship, on-time project delivery, and building a team that enjoys coming to work every day.

Our team culture is what sets us apart. Here are just a few of the reasons why our staff love being part of the Camex family:
- Monthly staff breakfasts.
- Personal wellbeing and development programs.
- An active social club.
- Comprehensive training to help you grow in your career. 

Ready to join us?
We’d love to hear from you! If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, apply now. For more information or to request a full position description, contact hr@camexcivil.co.nz.

Site Manager (Tauranga)

Join Our Team at Camex Civil!
Do you thrive on taking a site from a bare paddock to practical completion, and enjoy being the person everyone comes to when something needs sorting?

Camex Civil is looking for a Site Manager to lead field teams on our Bay of Plenty rural roading projects. If you can hold a programme, run a crew, and keep quality, safety and stakeholders all moving in the same direction, we want to hear from you.

About the role:
You'll take site-level leadership of a crew from establishment through to practical completion, holding the programme, managing quality and safety, and being the key point of contact for clients, engineers and the local community.

Key responsibilities include:
- Supervising field teams and providing day-to-day leadership and direction to field staff.
- Coordinating labour, plant and materials with Resource Managers, and tracking progress against the master programme, including weekly look-ahead.
- Ensuring all ITP and QA hold points are met and maintaining accurate records for quality control and monthly claims certification.
- Leading site-level health and safety, including daily prestart, task analyses for excavations and works near live traffic, and subcontractor inductions.
- Undertaking setting out and survey control, and managing traffic on-site in coordination with STMS and TTM crews.
- Acting as the stakeholder interface for clients, engineers, residents, adjacent landowners and cultural monitors.

What you'll bring:
- A minimum of three years' experience in civil construction, with at least 1 years in a supervisory role.
- Strong knowledge of project construction methodologies including roading, drainage, civil siteworks and subdivisions including earthworks.
- Strong leadership and problem-solving skills, with a high level of safety awareness.
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans, drawings and cross sections, and comfort working with levels and site set-out.
- Training in risk management, environmental compliance or leadership is an advantage.
- A full, clean driver's licence.

Preferred:
- Training in risk management, environmental compliance, and leadership.
- WTR & Class 1 – Class 5.
- 5 years industry with 3 years leading/managing.
- Road maintenance experience.

What's on offer:
Join a respected civil construction company where we pride ourselves on our family-oriented culture and supportive work environment. We offer:
- A positive team atmosphere with regular social events.
- Opportunities for further training and professional development.
- A range of exciting projects that will challenge and grow your skills.

About Camex Civil
As one of the Central North Island's leading civil contractors, Camex Civil has earned a reputation for delivering high-quality earthworks, 3-Waters infrastructure, and subdivisions. For over 28 years, we've been committed to quality workmanship, on-time project delivery, and building a team that enjoys coming to work every day.

Our team culture is what sets us apart. Here are just a few of the reasons why our staff love being part of the Camex family:
- Monthly staff breakfasts.
- Personal wellbeing and development programs.
- An active social club.
- Comprehensive training to help you grow in your career.

Ready to join us?
We’d love to hear from you! If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, apply now. For more information or to request a full position description, contact hr@camexcivil.co.nz.

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