Major Oak Safety Training creates pioneering pathways into civil infrastructure
In the heart of New Zealand's ‘Golden Triangle’ sits a training centre unlike any other in the country. With 4,500 square metres of dedicated [...]
Corey’s story: golf courses, roads and excavator championships
From building prestige golf courses to futureproofing the capital’s water and sewer mains, and being crowned Wellington-Wairarapa’s best excavator operator, Corey Olson's career has [...]
Build your future: Careers events in 2025 and how to make the most of them
Wondering how to kickstart a fulfilling career in New Zealand's civil infrastructure sector? With various careers events spread over 2025, it’s a great time [...]
High-tech simulators support pathways for future machine operators
In a modern training centre in Paraparaumu, a trainee carefully manoeuvres the controls of an excavator, precisely building a stockpile of large rocks. Nearby, [...]
EPIC civil construction career opportunities on the horizon in 2025
The civil infrastructure industry in New Zealand is poised for growth in late 2025 and 2026, driven by major government initiatives and a renewed [...]
The ‘sisterhood’ breaking new ground at excavator operator finale
This year’s Civil Contractors New Zealand CablePrice National Excavator Operator Competition is set to make history, with not one, but three female regional champions [...]
Five lessons in life and career success from champion NZ Olympic rowing duo
A collaboration between a New Zealand civil construction company and Kiwi double-scull Olympic gold medallists Brooke Francis and Lucy Spoors has shone a light [...]
Best foot forward: how to create a skills-based CV for civil construction jobs
Looking for a sweet summer job with the wind at your back and the sun on your face in New Zealand’s great outdoors? There [...]
Five EPIC civil construction roles for summer
Summer is about more than just sunshine and holidays – it's also a great time to explore exciting career opportunities in civil construction if [...]
Mr Infrastructure: Civil construction’s biggest fan tells his story
Southland’s Regan McRandle could just be civil construction’s biggest fan. When he’s not out building roads, he can often be found at school careers [...]