Small team. Strong connections.
KGL Hire isn't a big recruitment agency with a revolving door of new faces and a lack of personal touch - We're a team, made up of family and close friends who already work together, collectively have decades of experience, look out for each other on site and take pride in doing the job properly.
Owned and operated by Dan Komene, we are a Māori-owned, whānau-led business from Northland and a division of Komene Group NZ Limited.
For us, it all starts with relationships. We know our crew, back their strengths and take the time to get to know yours. Looking after our people and doing right by our clients go hand in hand — clear conversations, respect on site and everyone knowing where they stand.
✓ Drug tested
✓ Ministry of Justice Background Checked
✓ Hold Site Safe passports
✓ Sitewise Gold Accredited
Our people on the ground
Excavator operators
Led by an operator with 15 years on the controls, bringing specialist GPS, final trim and drilling experience to your site.
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Plant operators & drivers
Support across site plant, rollers and dump trucks. We discuss specific equipment, licences and site requirements before placement.
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Civil labourers
Hands-on support for your site team, from general civil labouring to helping keep daily works moving. Attitude matters as much as ability.
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Top gun on the Mahi.
15 Years excavator experience
3 × podium competition finishes
Trimble + Topcon GPS mastery
Final trim & specialist drilling
Class 2 and WTR endorsements
From precision earthworks to demanding final trim, Dan Komene brings the experience to handle complex machine requirements with pride and professional skill.
Dan demonstrates strong leadership through his willingness to mentor other operators, spending alot of his time upskilling our team, focusing on safety, precision and creating a quality crew that will keep your site moving.
More good people from our crew
Different strengths. One tight-knit team.
Straight-up conversations
You'll deal directly with us. We'll have an honest yarn about what you need, who’s available and what our people can bring to the job.
Pride in the mahi
We value practical skills, a good attitude and people who take pride in their work. From a few shifts to a longer project, we want to build a relationship worth keeping.
Our whānau approach
We look after our people.
“We know our people. We back our crew. And we care about the team they’re joining.”
Whanaungatanga · Relationships
Good working relationships start with knowing each other. We take the time to understand our crew and your site, so the fit works for everyone.
Manaakitanga · Care & respect
We want our people to feel supported and respected wherever they work. That means clear expectations, checking in and working with clients who value their crew.
Need good people? Let’s talk.
Need an operator or a few extra hands on the ground? Tell us a bit about your site, the mahi ahead and the sort of person you’re looking for.
KGL supplies operators and labourers individually or as a pre-formed, ready-to-go 4-5 man crew.
LOCATION
Based in Northland, supporting projects across Northland and Auckland. Specialist civil operative supply nationwide upon request.
Personnel supplied subject to availability and agreed site requirements.
