Mō te tūranga | About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Drainage Foreperson to join our team in New Plymouth. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll lead water and drainage works, keep the crew moving, and make sure every job is delivered safely, to spec and on time .

You’ll work side by side with your team, coordinate plant, subcontractors and suppliers, and set the tone on site. At Fulton Hogan, Good Work is about high standards, low ego and people who back each other. We take the work seriously, not ourselves.

Ngā tino kawenga mahi | Key role responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day drainage works and make sure jobs are delivered safely, on programme and to the required standard

• Coordinate crews, plant, subcontractors and suppliers to keep work moving efficiently

• Run pre-starts, hazard identification and tailgate meetings, and make sure risks are understood and controlled

• Complete required site documentation including timesheets, daily job reports, plant usage sheets and quality checklists

• Support crew capability by giving clear direction, sharing knowledge and helping others grow on the job

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

• Solid experience in drainage or civil construction, including leading crews on site

• A current full Class 2 licence with WTR endorsements, and ideally a First Aid Certificate

• Strong ability to read plans, interpret specifications and deliver work to the right standard

• Confidence operating plant, with a good understanding of safe use, maintenance and traffic management requirements

• A practical, organised and team-focused approach, with clear communication and a strong focus on safety and wellbeing.

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 after the eligibility period.

• Life insurance.

• 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 isn’t just what we deliver, it’s how we do it. We’re flat, friendly and forward moving. Titles matter less than ideas, and the best ones can come from anywhere. You’ll join a team that backs each other, sets high standards and knows how to have a laugh once the job’s done.

We’re proud of the work we do in our communities and the way we show up for each other every day. If you want to be part of a business that is serious when it counts and human all the way through, you’ll fit right in.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

If you’re ready to lead from the front and do Good Work with a team that backs you, apply now.

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

We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities. We welcome applications from people who share our values and want to be part of a supportive, high-performing team.