Mō te tūranga | About the role
Nau mai, haere mai ki a Fulton Hogan.
We’re looking for a proactive Cyclic Leading Hand to lead a small crew delivering cyclic and first response maintenance across the state highway network on the IDC contract in the Manawatū-Whanganui region, based in Palmerston North.
This is hands-on, important work. You’ll lead from the front, keep your team moving, and help make sure the network is safe for the public at all hours. The role works across a rotating roster, including day and night shifts, with emergency callouts as required. If you like variety, back yourself under pressure, and know how to keep standards high without the big ego, this could be your place.
Ngā tino kawenga mahi | Key role responsibilities
Lead and support a small team delivering cyclic and reactive maintenance work safely and efficiently.
Coordinate people, plant, tools and materials for planned works and urgent response tasks.
Assess sites quickly, manage immediate risks, and make sure the public and crew stay safe.
Complete maintenance activities such as pothole repairs, sign and EMP maintenance, barrier upkeep, detritus removal and general network response work.
Keep accurate daily records and make sure worksites are left clean, safe and ready for the next job.
Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We’re looking for someone with
A Full Class 2 licence as a minimum, plus WTR endorsement.
At least 2 years’ experience in RFS, cyclic maintenance, or similar road maintenance work.
Experience in a Leading Hand, team lead or similar role is an advantage.
The ability to read work schedules, follow compliance requirements, and stay calm when the pace lifts.
Flexibility to work rotating AM and PM shifts, up to 10–12 hours, weekends, and rostered callouts. STMS is preferred.
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 insuranceinsurance 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 means more than what we deliver. It’s how we show up, how we treat each other, and how we keep moving forward together. We’re flat, friendly and down to earth. Titles matter less than ideas, and the best ideas can come from anywhere.
We do serious work that matters to communities, and when it counts, we switch on and deliver to a high standard. We take the work seriously, not ourselves. If you want to be part of a team that backs each other, values safety, and gets stuck in, 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 that keeps Palmerston North and the wider region moving, apply now.
All successful candidates must complete and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen before starting with us.
Fulton Hogan has 90 years experience in the transport, water, energy, mining and land development infrastructure sector in New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific.
We create communities from the ground up, starting with our own network of quarries, complemented by our asphalt, emulsion and precast plants and we pride ourselves on being a family company – one which cares about communities and the people in them, especially our customers, suppliers and our people.
Our 10,000+ strong team helps to create, connect, and care for communities; building the roads, ports, airports, infrastructure and property which bring people together.
