Consultant Details

Jono brings strong experience in contractor workforce recruitment and mobilisation, underpinned by a technical foundation as a Marine Engineer in the Royal New Zealand Navy. His practical engineering background gives him an appreciation for the pressures of operational environments - where safety, skill, and teamwork directly influence successful outcomes. This aligns seamlessly with Magnetic’s mission to support New Zealand’s critical industries with the talent that keeps essential work moving.

Jono's expertise spans civil construction, infrastructure delivery, and asset maintenance - working closely with project leaders and site crews to ensure the right capability is in place when it’s needed most. Jono deploys and supports contractor workforces on minor works and major programmes where reliability, compliance, and performance are non-negotiable.

Jono’s blend of hands-on engineering experience and strong relationship management ensures our clients receive reliable, and commercially sound contracting solutions across the country and the South Pacific.

Commercial Construction Site Manager

Marton Manawatu

Full time


  • Lead diverse commercial projects end-to-end
  • Established, respected regional contractor
  • Attractive hourly rate & company vehicle

Lead commercial builds in Manawatū–Whanganui with a respected industry leader. Full site ownership, strong project pipeline

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Contracts Manager

Full time


  • Strong pipeline of secured civil and bridge infrastructure projects
  • Genuine pathway into senior leadership within a growing regional business
  • High-performing team and strong management structure supporting delivery excellence

Senior Contracts Manager role in Hawke’s Bay leading bridge & civil infrastructure delivery with strong pipeline, leadership scope, and career growt ...

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Estimator - Steel Fabrication

Ashhurst Manawatu

Full time


  • Price and deliver steel fabrication projects up to $100K
  • Work closely with operations to turn quotes into projects
  • Join a stable team with training, support and great benefits

Keep projects moving. Price exciting steel and engineering jobs, work with a great team, and see your estimates become reality.

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Project Engineer

Whangarei Northland

Full time


  • Stable long-term pipeline of civil infrastructure projects across Northland
  • Strong leadership and supportive project delivery environment
  • Attractive salary and vehicle

Experienced Project Engineer for 3 Waters and civil structures. Stable Northland pipeline, strong team, competitive salary + vehicle.

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Project Engineer - Civil

Waiuku Auckland

Full time


  • Strong project pipeline with a stable, growing contractor
  • Project exposure right through to commissioning
  • Vehicle, bonus + accommodation provided if required

Project Engineer role on major civil infrastructure projects. Accommodation provided while on project if required. $115K–$125K + vehicle + bonus.

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Quantity Surveyor

Palmerston North, Manawatu

Full time


  • Supportive, family-oriented culture that values its people
  • Mentoring from experienced QS and Project Managers
  • Diverse projects with strong career growth opportunities

Join a family-focused construction company as a Junior/Intermediate QS. Diverse projects, strong mentorship, and career growth opportunities.

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Water Technician

New Plymouth, Taranaki

Full time


  • Attractive hourly rate based on experience
  • Overtime paid at time-and-a-half plus on-call allowances
  • Clear career progression and ongoing training opportunities

Experienced Water Technician required for drinking water network maintenance in New Plymouth. Competitive rate, overtime, on-call, career growth.

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Senior PM - 3 waters

Whangarei Northland

Full time


  • Clear career progression pathways into senior leadership
  • Lead complex, high-value 3 waters infrastructure projects
  • Strong pipeline of secured work

Senior PM - 3 Waters, Northland. Lead major infrastructure projects with full commercial ownership and a pathway to Contract Manager.

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Chartered Civil Engineer

Palmerston North, Manawatu

Full time


  • $130,000 - $170,000+ salary package depending on experience
  • Leadership role with real project ownership from day one
  • Access to an Employee Share Ownership Plan with long-term growth potential

Chartered Civil Engineer role in land development. Lead projects, mentor team, and step into strong pipeline of secured work in Palmerston North.

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Project Engineer

Wairoa Hawke's Bay

Full time


  • Stable, long-term work on a key road maintenance contract
  • Strong career progression and ongoing development opportunities
  • Great benefits including medical & life insurance and KiwiSaver up to 7%

Project Engineer role in Wairoa delivering road maintenance works. Lead crews, manage projects, and grow into a senior leadership position.

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Welding Compliance & Operations Coordinator

Ashhurst Manawatu

Full time


  • Lead CC3 certification and welding compliance initiatives
  • Coordinate operations, inspections, freight and project support
  • Excellent salary + medical insurance + career progression

Lead welding compliance and operations for a leading infrastructure engineering business in Manawatū. HERA certification essential.

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Manufacturing Process Engineer

Christchurch, Canterbury

Full time


  • Working with PLCs, Industrial Controls
  • Design, prototyping and implementing products
  • Optimising and automating production lines

Working for a growing and busy local manufacturing business on a variety of projects

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Customer Service Technician

Christchurch, Canterbury


  • Provide technical support, training, and troubleshooting for automated dairy equipment
  • Supporting customers via phone/email + global travel opportunities
  • Hands-on role across field service and production/assembly work

Hands-on agri-tech technician role delivering support, training, and troubleshooting, with global travel and production involvement.

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Maintenance Fitter

Napier Hawke's Bay

Full time


  • Varied work across a large 24/7 manufacturing site
  • Excellent rates, tool allowance and 5% super from day one
  • Join a supportive team with strong safety and great culture

Join a leading Kiwi business in a varied Maintenance Fitter role with great rates, shift allowances, health insurance and long-term stability.

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Welder / Fabricator

Taupo Waikato

Full time


  • Lead and grow the fabrication function in a busy engineering workshop.
  • Work independently from drawings on structural steel projects.
  • Clear pathway to Team Leader as the workshop and team expand.

Take ownership of a growing fabrication workshop, work on structural steel projects, and progress into a Team Leader role in Taupō.

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Financial Accountant (3-month contract)

Contract/Temp


  • 3-month contract with immediate impact in a multi-entity environment
  • Own reporting, month-end, compliance and business insights
  • Fast-paced role improving systems, controls and processes

3-month Financial Accountant contract in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment – own reporting, tax, month-end and deliver real insights.

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Senior Technical Estimation Advisor

Full time


  • Estimation, QA testing and technical support on software platform
  • Work with aluminium joinery data, drawings, BOMs and costing systems
  • Customer training, pricing analysis and product configuration support

Senior technical estimation role in window/door software. Blend estimating, QA, training & support.

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Lead Quantity Surveyor

Christchurch, Canterbury

Full time


  • Leading the Quantity Surveying team
  • Competitive salary including full use of company vehicle
  • A genuine work life balance culture

HRS Construction is an award-winning Canterbury-based construction company with a strong forward pipeline of diverse projects.

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Estimator

Christchurch, Canterbury

Full time


  • Involvement beyond estimating – variations & live project input
  • Exposure to full lifecycle (land - design - build)
  • Clear career progression pathways

Estimator role on large multi-stage residential projects—6+ year pipeline, commercial involvement post-tender, strong career growth.

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Automotive Refinisher

Palmerston North, Manawatu

Full time


  • $35–$45/hr depending on experience
  • Tue–Fri hours – every weekend is a long weekend
  • Trade qualified refinisher role with steady workflow

Great hourly rate as an Automotive Refinisher in Palmerston North. Enjoy a 4-day week, long weekends, and steady workshop work.

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