From small private service connections to large infrastructure projects, Donaldson Civil deliver excellence every time.
Our hard working team approach each job with a commitment to safety and quality. We have a proven history of delivering construction solutions that exceed expectations.



Innovative results that don’t cost the earth.
For over 30 years Donaldson Civil has developed new ideas and cost effective outcomes across hundreds of projects around New Zealand. Through this industry experience we have acquired a number of innovative solutions to the various challenges that arise on civil construction projects.
In addition, we’ve developed valuable relationships with suppliers and local authorities. These factors allow us to keep costs to a minimum while delivering exceptional results within agreed time-frames.
You bring the vision, we do the ground work.
Underground Infrastructure
Trenchless Technology
Site Works
To bring your vision to life we have multiple teams that specialise over three key services in the civil construction sector: Underground Infrastructure, Trenchless Technology, Site Works.
Agile Team, Industry Expertise





Our Values
At Donaldson Civil our purpose is to provide opportunities for people to improve themselves, enjoy themselves, and go home safe. Our mission is to be the construction company Nelsonian’s want to work with. We do this by following our core values, FAIR.

Family
We work best as a team. We want what is best for our staff, and give them the appreciation and respect they all deserve.

Accountability
We own what we do. We take opportunities and learn from them.

Integrity
We follow through with our intentions. We are authentic.

Realistic
We don’t sugar coat it. We keep it simple, and get the job done.
Latest Projects
Pharmalink Extracts Carpark and Slip Lane
This project involved the construction of a new slip lane and carpark for the Pharmalink Extracts factory in Appleby. The key focus was enabling growth for...
Dorothy Annie Way Slip Repairs
The slip remediation project on Dorothy Annie Way and the Cleveland Terrace area involved significant geotechnical and environmental risks due to the steep...
Talley’s Wharf Road Watermain
This project, while modest in scale, was a unique and rewarding challenge for the Donaldson Civil team. The client approached us with an urgent issue...