Job Description

The Fulton Hogan Life

Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of the opportunities, taking responsibility, having a crack, being accountable and making it happen. We live by our REAL values – Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude, Leadership – and we demonstrate these through the good work we do, every day, as one team.  

Nau mai haere mai ki tā mātou whānau |Welcome to our Fulton Hogan Family

We are seeking a dedicated Maintenance Engineer to join our team and lead the planning, scheduling, and delivery of road and infrastructure maintenance under our new IDC contract with NZTA for the Manawatū and Whanganui regions. Commencing in May 2026, you will play a vital role in managing road and footpath repairs, street cleaning, maintenance of streetlights and signage, drainage and vegetation management, and emergency response operations. Your contribution will support improved service quality and enhanced resilience for our growing communities.

The Maintenance Engineer plays a key role in planning, scheduling, and delivering maintenance activities. Responsibilities include working closely with the Quality Manager to meet design specifications, managing consents and Environmental Management Plans, engaging with partners and stakeholders, and responding promptly to operational queries. You’ll be accountable for a range of field activities, such as job measurement, site audits, quality assurance, claims, pricing, and contract administration, as well as liaising with production teams and suppliers.

In addition to the above you will:   

• Manage all required consents and Environmental Management Plans (EMP), reporting breaches and providing evidence to meet consent conditions

• Lead and complete field activities, including job measurement, site and subcontractor audits, QA data collection, timely claim submissions, pricing, and contract documentation

• Organise and coordinate operational resources, such as subcontractors, materials, plant, and personnel, to meet project schedules and maintain high standards

• Foster strong relationships with NZTA and stakeholders through regular engagement, effective communication, and participation in meetings

• Oversee programme KPIs, contractual procedures for scope changes, and provide leadership to staff, contributing to continuous improvement

Good Work equals Good Benefits

• KiwiSaver employer contributions

• Fuel discount card

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

• Family scholarships

• Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities

• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers

• Medical insurance (eligibility period applies)

• Life insurance

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.  
 

We’re looking for someone with:

• Relevant engineering qualification (BE, NZCE, Diploma, or equivalent) and at least five years’ operational experience in the sector, including quality oversight, contracting, and resource planning

• Strong leadership skills with proven ability to manage and develop operational teams, promote professional growth, and drive performance excellence

• Comprehensive understanding of department operations, quality assurance, stakeholder engagement, and contract management, ideally within road and infrastructure maintenance

• Current safety certification and Class 1 driver’s licence, demonstrating commitment to health, safety, and role flexibility for site visits and fieldwork

Creating, Connecting and caring for the community 

Our people regularly donate their time to local causes and initiatives, while at a regional and national level we provide financial support, skills and resources to a wide range of organisations that are strengthening our communities. Our focus aims to also reduce our impact on the environment, and regenerate healthy new ecosystems. We look to partner with others to lift the standards of our industry and show customers lower-impact, sustainable ways of delivering infrastructure.

Learn more about us: Homepage - Fulton Hogan  and make an application to join our growing industry. 

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

All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen.

We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities.

We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply.