Cyclic Maintenance Operator

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

We’re looking for a Cyclic Operator to join our Maintenance team delivering good work for the Mackenzie District Council Road Maintenance Contract. The contract involves roading maintenance, renewals and operational work for 750kms of local roads within the district, and we require an experienced a motivated cyclic operator to help deliver work for the Mackenzie District Council, safely, on time and to the highest quality standard. In this role, you will be the lead cyclic operator for the contract.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

As a Cyclic Operator, you’ll be part of a hands-on crew delivering essential road maintenance work across the Mackenzie network. This is an outdoor role where no two days look exactly the same, and your work will help keep roads safe, reliable, and ready for the communities that use them every day. You’ll be trusted to get stuck in, work well with the team, and bring a safety-first mindset to everything you do. If you enjoy practical work, take pride in doing the job properly, and are comfortable working in a changing environment, this might be the role for you.

The Contract area includes Tekapo, Fairlie and Twizel townships, high country lake fronts, with some great skiing, boating, hunting and fishing, all throughout the World’s largest international dark sky reserve. If you love the outdoors – this is the place to be!

Ngā kawenga matua | Key responsibilities

• Complete road inspections and required maintenance activities (e.g. snow clearing)
• Promptly respond to emergency events/callouts and provide an overall great service to the Mackenzie community.
• Act as the face of the contract, ensuring a professional approach in public relations.
• Maintain a high attention to detail to produce accurate records and reporting.
• Perform any other general maintenance tasks as required.
• Work closely with the wider crew to deliver Good Work for our customers and communities.

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

• Previous experience in Road maintenance, ideally cyclic operations
• Class 2 drivers’ licence and WTR endorsements (training can be provided for those without!)
• The ability to work unsupervised as well as in a face paced team environment.
• A proactive approach to health and safety – it’s our #1 priority!
• A strong sense of community ownership, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A focus on quality and caring for the environment.
• A willingness to learn and advance current skills to meet contract objectives.
• Working knowledge of the AWM Mobile software is advantageous, but not essential.

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:

• Medical insurance and Life 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:

If you’re ready to help keep Mackenzie’s roads safe, reliable, and well maintained, 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.