Civil Labourers - Outdoor Construction Work
Max People
Listing Description
Description
- Outdoor, physical work with variety
- WTR essential
- $25-$28/hr + supportive team
About The Role We're looking for skilled Civil Labourers to assist with projects across Canterbury. This hands-on role will have you working outdoors, in and around water, and alongside heavy machinery. Prior experience in similar environments is essential.
What's In It For You
- Outdoor, hands-on role with variety
- Chance to grow your civil skills
- Supportive, team environment
What You Will Be Doing
- Stripping and replacing timber drains
- Installing new posts and rails
- Working safely around water & machinery
- Contributing to site efficiency & safety
What We Require
- Comfortable working around heavy machinery
- WTR licence
- Experience working in water (gumboots required)
- Carpentry/timber work experience - advantage
- Physically fit, reliable, and safety-focused
- Full driver's licence & reliable transport
- Valid Site Safe or Construct Safe (we can assist)
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test
ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND
Why Choose Max People? Max People is a trusted recruitment partner with 15+ years' experience connecting great people with great workplaces. What started in construction has grown into one of the country's leading labour-hire and recruitment providers across construction, civil, agriculture, dairy, manufacturing, and logistics.
When you join Max People, you're backed by a team that lives its values: Passion, Empathy, Optimism, Professionalism, Loyalty, and Empowerment. We're here to support your journey, champion your growth, and help you build a future you're excited about.
Application details
Max People
Max People was initially set up as a Construction recruitment agency providing outsourcing labourhire solutions to New Zealand's leading civil, Commercial and residential construction companies. We have since expanded our expertise to encompass agriculture, manufacturing and logistics sectors.
Headquartered in Christchurch, we're a recruitment agency specialising in matching exceptional support staff to leading businesses throughout New Zealand.
Max People brings a distinctive approach to hiring staff; We measure twice and cut once. We stand by our principles, Perseverance, Accountability, Consistency and excellence; we aim to deliver exceptional service to our clients and candidates in everything we do.
Our consultants only work with high-calibre, Quality individuals offering a tailored approach to recruitment and beyond. This approach makes us one of the market-leading Recruitment agencies in New Zealand that employers and Candidates can depend on.
At Max, we are passionate and driven people with a will to win. We attract and support the best people with a strong work ethic and are willing to go above and beyond. We aim to empower our employees through growth and learning. We encourage a balanced lifestyle and the continued development of our team.

















