Mō te tūranga | About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Asphalt Foreperson to lead from the front and help deliver Good Work across our surfacing operations. In this role, you’ll lead your crew day to day, coordinate plant, labour and subcontractors, and make sure work is delivered safely, on time and to a high standard.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who knows asphalt, backs their team, and knows how to keep jobs moving. At Fulton Hogan, titles matter less than ideas, and you’ll be trusted to make good calls, and create a safe, productive site for everyone.

Ngā tino kawenga mahi | Key role responsibilities

• Lead the asphalt crew to deliver work safely, efficiently, on schedule and to quality standards, contributing across the team where needed.
• Manage relationships, and coordinate site operations, including labour, plant, materials, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Run pre-starts, identify hazards, manage risks and ensure safety, environmental and quality processes are followed.
• Complete required documentation such as timesheets, daily job sheets, pre-start inspections, plant usage sheets and quality checklists.

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

• Minimum 5 years construction experience ideally in asphalt and paving.
• Current class 2 licence, and class 4, W, T, R endorsement ideal (we can assist).
• At least 2 years’ experience leading and supervising crews and coordinating jobs, plant, and sub-contractors.
• Ability to interpret and deliver against plans, undertake quality checks, oversee time and attendance, use various technology.
• Strong verbal and written communication for handover between shifts, and working with Engineer and Supervisor
• A practical, safety-first approach with strong communication skills, good judgement, and a genuine team focus.
• Ability and willingness to lead stakeholder and client relationships, ensuring trust and confidence in FH and your crew.
• Flexibility to work across roles, support capability uplift of your team and lead by example.

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 from day one and Medical 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

At Fulton Hogan, Good Work is about more than what we deliver. It’s how we show up, how we treat each other, and how we move forward together. We’re flat, friendly and down to earth. We take the work seriously, not ourselves.

You’ll join a team that backs each other, values safety and wellbeing, and gives people the chance to grow. We set high standards, keep the red tape low, and trust our people to get stuck in and make a real impact.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

If you’re an experienced asphalt leader who values safety, takes pride in quality work, and wants to be part of a team doing Good Work together, we’d like to hear from you.