Site Manager

1 day ago

Masterton County, New Zealand Harper Smith Recruitment Full time

We're seeking a motivated Electrical Site Manager to take the lead on this large-scale residential–commercial project. This is a long-term role offering stability, autonomy, and the chance to be part of a significant development from the ground up.

The Role

As Site Manager, you'll be the key on-the-ground contact for all things electrical. Reporting to the main contractor's Ops Manager  you'll oversee everything from civil and fibre installation to housing, fit-offs and final commissioning.

You'll work closely with the main builder, sub-trades, and your small on-site team to keep the program on track, maintain quality standards, and ensure Health & Safety best practice every step of the way.

Day-to-day, you'll be:

  • Managing scheduling, resources, and progress across multiple dwellings (approx. 10+ units in progress at a time)
  • Coordinating civil, housing, and service stages – trenching, fibre, mains, fit-offs, etc.
  • Maintaining accurate project documentation, reporting, and communication with head office
  • Ensuring Health & Safety compliance and promoting a proactive safety culture
  • Liaising with builders, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure milestones are met
  • Overseeing one to two electricians initially, with the team growing as the project ramps up
  • 60% management & coordination
  • 40% hands on the tools & site support

About You

You'll have a solid background in electrical including supervision or foreman positions, ideally with experience running medium-to-large multi-unit housing projects or village developments.

You're organised, calm under pressure, and enjoy leading from the front – the kind of person who can keep trades, schedules, and client expectations aligned.

You'll bring:

  • Experience managing large residential or mixed-use sites
  • Knowledge of civil or fibre installation (training can be provided)
  • Strong planning, coordination, and communication skills
  • Commitment to Health & Safety and quality workmanship
  • A practical, hands-on attitude with the ability to make decisions on the fly

What's On Offer

  • $42–$45/hr, depending on experience plus vehicle, phone, tech
  • Time-and-a-half after 45 hours
  • 3–4 years of steady work on a landmark development
  • Supportive management and well-established systems
  • Potential for ongoing opportunities across other village projects nationwide

You'll also have the chance to visit the clients existing villages for training and to see how the model operates — setting you up for success from day one.

Next Steps

This is an early look ahead — Our client is starting to map out their team now, with a January–February 2026 start for the Site Manager.

If you're based in the Wairarapa or happy to travel over the hill for a long-term, career-defining project, we'd love to chat.

Apply now or reach out in confidence to discuss the role further. Contact Paddy on

Harper Smith Recruitment Ltd is a technical recruitment company specialising in the search, selection & recruitment of professionals within Construction & Engineering for 17 years.

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