Paul Smith Earthmoving

21/08/2026

More from our Queenstown crew 🚜🏔️

Following on from our last look at the team in action, our Homestead Bay subdivision project is well underway, with the PSE crew putting the machinery to work in one seriously scenic spot.

Earthworks never looked so good. 👌

📸 Ray Tiddy

06/08/2026

Rolling through some of New Zealand's most spectacular scenery. 🚜🏔️

Our team has been hard at work near Queenstown, delivering quality earthworks with the heavy machinery to match. From first light to knock-off, it's all about precision, teamwork, and getting the job done right.

This is just the beginning. Keep an eye on our page for more behind-the-scenes content showcasing our crew, our projects, and the incredible locations we're fortunate to work in.

18/06/2026

🚜 WE'RE HIRING | EXCAVATOR OPERATORS 🚜

Paul Smith Earthmoving is looking for experienced Excavator Operators to join our team in Timaru.

✔ Full-time, permanent role
✔ Competitive pay
✔ Modern equipment
✔ Great team culture
✔ Variety of civil construction projects

If you take pride in precision work and want to join a respected local company with plenty of work ahead, we want to hear from you.

📧 Apply via our trade me listing https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/jobs/construction-roading/machine-operators/canterbury/timaru/full-time/listing/5982732368

📍 Timaru, South Canterbury

24/04/2026

Big moves at Waipuna Rise 🚜⛰️

Bulk earthworks are well underway at the Waipuna Rise development near Queenstown, where our team is shaping the landscape and laying the foundations for what’s to come. This project includes the construction of new roads, carparks, and essential three waters infrastructure to support future growth in the area.

By completion, we’ll have moved more than 78,000 Cubic Meters of material across the site and installed:
• 2.38km of stormwater infrastructure
• 1.67km of wastewater pipelines
• 1.34km of water supply lines
• Nearly 1km of new fencing and retaining walls

It’s always satisfying to see progress measured not just in metres and tonnes, but in the transformation of a site taking shape.
More updates to come as the work continues. 🌄🔧

20/04/2026

Huge congratulations to Sam on completing her NZ Certificate in Automotive Engineering Level 3!
Your hard work and commitment are something to be proud of. Great achievement! 👏🚛🔧

Massive congratulations to Samantha Brain from Paul Smith Earthmoving in Cromwell for completing her NZC3097 New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering Level 3 👏🔧

Sam is a quiet achiever — never one to make a fuss, but always the first to put her hand up and jump into any job that needs doing. She consistently completes both her workplace tasks and assessment evidence to an exceptional standard, showing real dedication and pride in her work.

Sam has now moved on to a Heavy Diesel Apprenticeship, and we wish her all the very best for the road ahead — a huge future awaits! 🚛💪

A big thank you to Noel and the entire team at Paul Smith Earthmoving in Cromwell for their support throughout Sam’s journey. Great employers make a huge difference.
Awesome mahi, Sam — we’re proud of you! 👏

08/04/2026

We’re super proud of our Central Otago crew who were recently presented with the 2025 Southern Lakes Trade Partner of the Year Award 🥳

We have thoroughly enjoyed being part of many awesome projects with Cook Brothers across the region 👏

Our Southern Lakes team recently met with our valued Trade Partner, Paul Smith Earthmoving, in Queenstown to present them with the 2025 Southern Lakes Trade Partner of the Year award! 👏

Congratulations to Paul Smith Earthmoving - it's always a pleasure collaborating with your team on projects across the region!