Leadng Hand

Brendan Murray Construction | Wanaka, Otago | Full Time, Permanent

The Role

As our new Leading Hand in Wanaka, you’ll be the on-site engine room for daily operations — keeping the site safe, organised, compliant, and delivering to BMC’s high standards. You’ll sit between the Site Manager and the crew, directing daily work, coordinating subcontractors, and resolving problems before they cause delays.

What You’ll Do

• Run daily pre-starts, toolbox talks, and site inductions
• Direct and sequence trades and subcontractors to keep the programme on track
• Manage materials end-to-end and oversee QA process
• Complete daily site diaries and report to the Site Manager
• Lead H&S — pre-starts, hazard board, incident reporting, 100% compliance
• Support crew and apprentices, building a positive, high-performing team culture

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Leading Hand, Site Supervisor, or similar, 5+ years on tools
• Trade qualification and experience leading crews of 3–10 people
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and attention to detail
• Current Site Safe passport (or prepared to obtain) and full driver’s licence — essential
• Comfortable with digital site platforms (Range, iAuditor, Procore, or similar)

What’s On Offer

• Weekly pay and full time, permanent security
• Clear path to Site Manager — we promote from within
• Support from experienced Project and Site Managers
• Wanaka location — swap the commute for lake views and mountain access

Who We Are

BMC is a high-growth, quality-driven construction company with a nationwide vision. Guided by Safety First, Integrity, and One Team, One Dream, we build more than structures — we build communities, partnerships, and a culture of shared success.

Ready to take the next step in your construction career? Hit Apply now, or send your CV and cover letter to: hayley.marsh@bmc.net.nz

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.