Base Contracting Ltd

21/10/2026

Sick of driving the Kenworth and want to Jump into some European luxury? Then we have the Job for you! Right here in Queenstown Southern Lakes area.

We are looking for a Class 5 operator to jump behind the wheel of our new Scania.

What we are offering
- Brand new Truck, with brand new accessories to go with it.
- Monday to Friday work - Hours typically 7-5.30.
- Competitive remuneration.
- A great team environment.

What you will be doing
- Transporting our equipment on our brand new TRT transporter from 40-ton excavators to 5-ton rollers around the Southern Lakes to and from our various projects.
- Carting material to and from sites in our brand new TEO 2 axle tipulator.
- Carting roading aggregates in a bottom dumper.

If this sounds like you and you want to know more, please email us at [email protected] or if email isn't your thing give Scott a call on 021 865 533.

13/10/2026

A huge thanks to Jared & Fletcher from MATES in Construction for coming in and speaking with our team today. It was a great reminder of the importance of looking out for one another, having conversations about mental health, and knowing how to support mates who may be struggling.

02/10/2026

Good Bu**er for the Month of September is.....

A huge congratulations to Swampy for being Good Bu**er of the Month for September!

Swampy is always willing to lend a hand, consistently stepping up when needed. His versatility and friendly attitude make him a valued member of the team. Keep up the great work!

29/09/2026

Thanks TRT Made Possible for our new 3x8 Low Loader Trailer. An amazing piece of kit and a great addition to the Base Contracting fleet!

07/09/2026

Good Bu**er for the month of August is Zane!

Zane is just an allround good bu**er. He always gets stuck in & gets the job done.

Congrats Zane 😊

14/08/2026

Base Contracting Ltd is proud to sponsor the Cromwell Junior Rugby Club U14s who take on South Otago Blue in the Vase final at Clydevale, kickoff 12.45pm this Saturday, come cheer them on!

It is with great pride and excitment that we introduce our 1st of two (out of three) secondary teams who are in the finals on Saturday....
The Cromwell Junior Rugby Club U14's who take on South Otago Blue, in the Vase final, at Clydevale-kickoff 1245pm

This mighty wee team have faught all season and come back to be in this final from bottom of the table. We are extremly proud of each and every one of them, and thier resilience, determination and respect they show on & off the field.

We wish them well and welcome you all to get in the car & come to support them.

Massive thanks to our secondary sponsors - please support these local legends as they do us!
Base Contracting
Driven Rental Vehicles
Latitude Homes centralotago
Shannon Farm
Total Foundation Solutions (TFS)
Webbs Fruit

10/08/2026

Looking for your next challenge?

Base Contracting Ltd is on the hunt for an experienced Estimator / Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Arrowtown.

We're looking for someone who brings experience, initiative, and a positive attitude to our close-knit team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and growing business, working on a diverse range of projects across the region.

Find out more & apply below:

https://nz.seek.com/job/93885211

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/jobs/construction-roading/estimation/otago/queenstown-lakes/full-time/listing/6077270714

Estimator / Quantity Surveyor for civil construction projects in Arrowtown.

07/08/2026

27/07/2026

Good Bu**er for the month of July is Oscar!

A huge congratulations to Oscar Pryor on earning Good Bu**er of the Month for July and completing his NZQA Level 4 Infrastructure Works (Pipeline Construction and Maintenance) qualification.

Oscar has shown great hard work and determination during his time at Base, and we're incredibly proud of his achievements.

Well done, Oscar – two well-deserved accomplishments!

22/07/2026

Proud to have been part of bringing this incredible property to life and work alongside Trinity construction + projects on this stunning home, delivering the civil works to help create something truly special.

The finished result speaks for itself – an outstanding build with incredible attention to detail.

Take a look through the feature here:
https://publuu.com/flip-book/1000432/2544502/page/32

A big thanks to Trinity construction + projects for the opportunity to be part of another quality project. We look forward to seeing many more come to life!

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