Leading Hand

Nau mai, haere mai ki a Fulton Hogan | Join us at Fulton Hogan

We’re looking for a Leading Hand to join our Construction Team in Petone. You’ll lead and support a busy crew delivering high‑quality work, helping us keep critical water infrastructure running smoothly for the local community.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll be the key link between management and the crews out on site. You’ll work in an outdoor, practical environment, planning work, supervising staff and jumping on the tools when needed. Your focus will be on delivering safe, efficient and high‑quality maintenance outcomes that keep our water networks operating reliably.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading from the front, solving problems on the job and taking ownership to make things happen.

Ngā kawenga matua | Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise maintenance crews to safely deliver day‑to‑day work

• Plan, coordinate and assign tasks, resources and machinery for each job

• Take part in pre-start meetings and risk assessments before work begins

• Work alongside the team undertaking machinery operation and labouring tasks

• Check plant, vehicles and equipment to ensure they’re in safe, reliable working order

• Communicate clearly with supervisors, clients and your team to resolve issues on site

Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We’re looking for someone with

• Current New Zealand Class 2 licence and WTR endorsements

• Level 4 Water qualification

• Drain laying Qualification

• Proven experience in water infrastructure or similar civil maintenance work

• Strong communication and practical leadership experience with small teams

• A solid commitment to health, safety and quality on every job

• A positive, can‑do attitude and willingness to get stuck in on the tools

He pai te mahi, he pai ngā painga | Good work, good benefits

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. You’ll have access to:

• Life insurance

• Medical insurance after the eligibility period.

• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%.

• Parental leave top‑up payment with additional return‑to‑work support.

• Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities.

• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.

Ko wai mātou | About us

Fulton Hogan is an integrated infrastructure, construction and services business working across New Zealand and Australia. We partner with clients and communities to design, build, operate and maintain critical assets – from bitumen and quarries to roads, water and energy. Our people are united by a simple purpose: to create, connect and care for communities, while reducing environmental impact and supporting more sustainable futures.

Learn more about us at Homepage - Fulton Hogan and apply to be part of our growing industry.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply:

Help us keep Petone’s water infrastructure running safely and reliably for our communities. Apply now and start your journey with our Fulton Hogan whānau.

All successful candidates must undergo and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.