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.

Engineering Manager

Whanganui Manawatu

Full time


  • Attractive salary package reflecting the scope and responsibility
  • Stable, long-term role within essential infrastructure
  • Lead a significant multi-million-dollar capital works programme

Lead engineering, capital works and asset management for a major landfill operation in the Manawatū-Whanganui region.

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Pipe Fitter/Boilermaker

New Plymouth, Taranaki

Full time


  • Earn competitive hourly rate, based on experience and capability
  • Choose permanent employment or a contractor arrangement
  • Enjoy 40–50 hours a week across varied workshop and site projects

Experienced Pipe Fitter/Boilermaker? Deliver quality pipe fitting and fabrication work across varied industrial projects.

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Roofing Foreman - Palmerston North

Palmerston North, Manawatu

Full time


  • Attractive remuneration plus a company vehicle
  • Varied commercial roofing projects
  • Support from an experienced management team

Lead commercial roofing projects and a skilled team in Palmerston North, with strong management support and a company vehicle.

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Plumbing Manager

Full time


  • Competitive salary package plus company vehicle
  • Lead an established team of plumbers, drainlayers and gasfitters
  • Diverse commercial projects with strong regional support

Lead an established trade team and deliver quality commercial plumbing projects across Hawke’s Bay.

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Supply Chain Manager

Tauranga Bay of Plenty

Full time


  • Senior leadership role reporting directly to the Managing Director
  • Own NetStock implementation and drive supply-chain improvement
  • Competitive salary with genuine scope to shape a growing business

Lead and transform the supply chain for a growing Tauranga manufacturer exporting innovative engineering products to over 40 countries.

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Certified Drainlayer (Foreman)

Palmerston North, Manawatu


  • Competitive hourly rate with consistent full-time hours
  • Lead varied commercial drainage projects across Palmy
  • Support from an experienced Project Manager and wider team

Certifying Drainlayer? Lead commercial projects in Palmerston North with a competitive hourly rate and support from an experienced PM.

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Intermediate Civil Engineer

Palmerston North, Manawatu

Full time


  • Salary up to $120K, depending on experience
  • Varied three waters, roading and land development projects
  • Supportive team, CPEng development and ESOP opportunity

Join a supportive Palmerston North consultancy delivering three waters, roading and land development projects. Earn up to $120K.

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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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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Full time


  • Competitive salary up to $150k, depending on experience
  • Company vehicle included as part of the package
  • Take ownership of varied Hawke’s Bay commercial projects

Intermediate or Senior QS opportunity in Hawke’s Bay, managing varied commercial projects with an established New Zealand contractor.

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Estimator

Full time


  • Salary up to $140k p.a. equivalent, depending on experience
  • Own end-to-end tenders across varied commercial construction projects
  • Established NZ contractor with a strong Hawke’s Bay project portfolio

Commercial Estimator | Hawke’s Bay | Up to $140k p.a. | End-to-end estimating across a diverse portfolio of commercial construction projects.

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Industrial Electrician

Dunedin, Otago

Full time


  • Stable day shifts, minimal callouts and excellent work-life balance
  • Work with advanced automation, controls and reliability systems
  • Enjoy long-term security, career growth and the Dunedin lifestyle

Join a modern Dunedin manufacturing site offering day shifts, minimal callouts, advanced automation and genuine career growth.

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Senior HSE Advisor

Hamilton, Waikato

Full time


  • Attractive salary + company vehicle + annual bonus
  • Strong forward workload across civil infrastructure projects
  • Supportive, practical H&S culture with experienced leadership

Senior HSE Advisor – join an established civil contractor with a strong forward workload, practical safety culture, vehicle & bonus.

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HSE Advisor

West Auckland

Full time


  • Influence safety culture across a complex operational business
  • Enjoy variety across safety, wellbeing and environmental initiatives
  • Partner with leaders and frontline teams to deliver practical change

Drive meaningful HSE improvements in a visible, influential role with autonomy, variety and strong leadership support.

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Project Engineer - 3 Waters

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. Up to $140k + vehicle + bonus.

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Sales Specialist

Full time


  • $90k–$110k base, company vehicle and quarterly incentives
  • Established customer portfolio with genuine autonomy from day one
  • Grow accounts, revenue and your career with strong national support

Own an established Gisborne territory, grow valuable customer relationships and earn strong incentives with national support.

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Business Development Manager

Full time


  • $90k–$110k base, vehicle and uncapped quarterly incentives
  • Own the full sales cycle and build a high-performing territory
  • Strong national brand, operational support and career progression

Own the Wellington market, win new business and earn uncapped incentives with a leading national organisation.

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Certified Plumber

Full time


  • $50 an hour + quarterly bonus scheme
  • Varied residential & commercial work across Auckland
  • Registration fees paid + fully stocked vehicle provided

Auckland Plumber/Gasfitter/Drainlayer. $50/hr + bonus, vehicle, rego fees. 40+ hrs, varied work with a great team.

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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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Site Manager - Interiors.

Hastings Hawke's Bay

Full time


  • $90K-$120K+ salary, depending on experience
  • Accommodation support available in Havelock North
  • Take ownership of the interiors on a major three-level commercial fit-out in Hastings

Fixed-term Site Manager - Interiors role in Hastings. Lead a major commercial fit-out through to September 2027.

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Project Engineer

Full time


  • Work on significant civil infrastructure and earthworks projects that leave a lasting legacy.
  • Join a collaborative, supportive team committed to safety, quality and excellence.
  • Competitive remuneration with opportunities for professional growth and career development.

Join major civil infrastructure projects across the Lower North Island, delivering large-scale earthworks with a collaborative, high-performing team.

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