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Engineering Jobs in Lower Hutt, New Zealand (Now Hiring) — 16 open

Fulton Hogan logoFulton Hogan

Foreperson

Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site

Mid level$382K raised

Nau mai, haere mai ki a Fulton Hogan | Join us at Fulton Hogan We’re looking for a Leading Hand / Foreman to join our Construction Team in Petone. You’ll lead and support a busy crew delivering high‑quality work, helping…

Skills: Leadership, Crew Supervision, Water Infrastructure Maintenance, Drain Laying, Risk Assessment

GNS Science logoGNS Science

Geomatics Surveyor

Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site

$84k–$111k/yr

Mid level

Earth Sciences NZ was established on 1 July 2025 through the merger of GNS and NIWA, with the upcoming acquisition of MetService further strengthening its capabilities. Bringing together multidisciplinary expertise and a…

Skills: GNSS, Geospatial Analysis, Remote Sensing, Data Management, Technical Reporting

Tiaki Wai logoTiaki Wai

Senior Engineer Asset Planning, Networks

Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand · Hybrid

$109k–$153k/yr

Senior+

Key systems-level role in the leadership of long-term planning and investment priorities Systems - level strategic planning Based in our Petone office close to the train station, beach and shops This is a full time posit…

Skills: Water Infrastructure Planning, Asset Lifecycle Planning, Hydraulic Modelling, Process Modelling, Stakeholder Engagement

Fulton Hogan logoFulton Hogan

Laboratory Technician

Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site

Mid level$382K raised

Nau mai, haere mai ki a Fulton Hogan | Join us at Fulton Hogan We’re looking for a Laboratory Technician to join our team at Fulton Hogan. In this role, you’ll help deliver good work by collecting samples, carrying out c…

Skills: Aggregate Testing, Soil Testing, Asphalt Testing, Laboratory Reporting, Equipment Calibration

Victoria University of Wellington Careers and Employment logoVictoria University of Wellington Careers and Employment

Kairuruku | Research Assistant in Chemical Inventory

Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site

Entry level

Have you got experience with hazardous chemical handling?Are you studying for or have completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, or a related field?Can you be self-motivated and work in a fast-paced environm…

Skills: Hazardous Chemical Handling, Chemical Inventory Management, Data Entry, Laboratory Best Practice, Communication Skills

InterGroup logoInterGroup

CCTV Trainee

Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site

Entry level

CCTV Trainee / Labourer – Wellington Start Your Career in a Specialist Industry Looking for a hands-on role where you can learn valuable skills, work with great people, and build a long-term career? InterGroup is looking…

Skills: Pipeline Inspection, CCTV Operation, Traffic Management, Site Preparation, Pipeline Cleaning

Fulton Hogan logoFulton Hogan

Driver/Operator

Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site

Entry level$382K raised

Nau mai, haere mai ki a Fulton Hogan | Join us at Fulton Hogan We’re looking for a Driver / Operator to join our Fulton Hogan team in Petone You’ll operate plant and machinery, complete hands-on labouring tasks, and supp…

Skills: Plant Operation, Machinery Operation, General Labouring, Trenching, Class 2 License

Ventia logoVentia

Wireless Technician or Mobile Rigger

Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site

Mid level

Ventia are seeking experienced Wireless Technicians / Mobile Riggers to join our Telecommunications team supporting critical mobile network infrastructure across the Lower North Island. This is a hands-on field role focu…

Skills: Tower Rigging, Climbing At Heights, Telecommunications Infrastructure, Fault Finding, RF Diagrams

Tiaki Wai logoTiaki Wai

Advisor Strategic Planning

Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand · Hybrid

$86k–$122k/yr

Mid level

Support long-term strategic planning for critical infrastructure Contribute to outcomes that benefit communities now and for generations Based in Petone This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week. The remuneration…

Skills: Strategic Planning, Data Analysis, Infrastructure Planning, Systems Thinking, Risk Analysis

Tiaki Wai logoTiaki Wai

Head of Programme Delivery

Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand · Hybrid

Senior+

Shape strategic investment into better outcomes for communities. Lead and mentor experienced Programme Managers to deliver excellence Play a pivotal role in transforming the way capital programmes are delivered This is a…

Skills: Programme Management, Strategic Investment, Infrastructure Delivery, Stakeholder Management, Financial Oversight

Fulton Hogan logoFulton Hogan

Project Engineer - Water

Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site

Senior$382K raised

Nau mai, haere mai ki a Fulton Hogan | Join us at Fulton Hogan We’re looking for a Water Project Engineer to join our Contracting team in Wellington You’ll lead day-to-day project engineering activities, support the Proj…

Skills: Project Engineering, Water Infrastructure, Civil Construction, Project Management, Site Coordination

Wellington Water logoWellington Water

Team Leader Drainage

Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site

$86k–$122k/yr

Senior

Lead a critical service that supports communities every day Based out of the Pomare Depot Permanent, Full-time role The remuneration range for this role is $86,230 to $121,736 (including KiwiSaver). We anticipate paying …

Skills: Team Leadership, Drainage Operations, Pipeline Maintenance, Operational Planning, Problem Solving

Wellington Water logoWellington Water

Team Lead Stormwater and Wastewater Modelling

Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand · Hybrid

$126k–$178k/yr

Senior

Opportunity to further your leadership skills Leading stormwater and wastewater hydraulic modelling projects, delivering high-quality models Hybrid working between Petone office location and home This is a fulltime role …

Skills: Hydraulic Modelling, Stormwater Modelling, Wastewater Modelling, Team Leadership, Project Management

Fulton Hogan logoFulton Hogan

Bitumen Sprayer Operator

Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site

Mid level$382K raised

Nau mai, haere mai ki a Fulton Hogan | Join us at Fulton Hogan We’re looking for a skilled, safety-focused Bitumen Sprayer Operator to join our Petone team. Mō te tūranga | About the role This is a hands-on role where yo…

Skills: Bitumen Spraying, Emulsion Handling, Tanker Operation, Plant Operation, Dangerous Goods Handling

Wellington Water logoWellington Water

Water Network Engineer

Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand · Hybrid

$86k–$122k/yr

Mid level

Apply your engineering expertise to real-world water infrastructure projects, investigations and incident response Join a team dedicated to the operation and improvement of critical three waters infrastructure Help shape…

Skills: Water Infrastructure Engineering, Asset Management, Project Management, Incident Response, Drinking Water Network Operation

Wellington Water logoWellington Water

Analyst, Data Quality (Asset Data)

Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand · Hybrid

$80k–$113k/yr

Mid level

Contribute towards improving infrastructure-based asset data sets Remediate data sets to improve asset data quality Based in Petone, flexible working This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week. The remuneration ra…

Skills: Data Quality, Asset Management, GIS, Data Ingestion, Data Analysis

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Foreperson

Fulton Hogan

Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • professional certificate
  • Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, KiwiSaver Employer Contributions, Parental Leave Top-up Payment, Ongoing Training And Development, Retailer Discounts
  • Posted 2d ago
  • Apply by Jul 31
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise maintenance crews to deliver high-quality water infrastructure work safely and efficiently. Coordinate tasks, resources, and machinery while performing hands-on labor and machinery operation as needed.

Requirements

Requires a New Zealand Class 2 licence with WTR endorsements and a Level 4 Water qualification or drain laying certification. Proven experience in water infrastructure or civil maintenance and practical leadership skills are essential.

Full job description

Nau mai, haere mai ki a Fulton Hogan | Join us at Fulton Hogan
We’re looking for a Leading Hand / Foreman to join our Construction Team in Petone. You’ll lead and support a busy crew delivering high‑quality work, helping us keep critical water infrastructure running smoothly for the local community.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll be the key link between management and the crews out on site. You’ll work in an outdoor, practical environment, planning work, supervising staff and jumping on the tools when needed. Your focus will be on delivering safe, efficient and high‑quality maintenance outcomes that keep our water networks operating reliably.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading from the front, solving problems on the job and taking ownership to make things happen.
 

Ngā kawenga matua | Key responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise maintenance crews to safely deliver day‑to‑day work
  • Plan, coordinate and assign tasks, resources and machinery for each job
  • Take part in pre-start meetings and risk assessments before work begins
  • Work alongside the team undertaking machinery operation and labouring tasks
  • Check plant, vehicles and equipment to ensure they’re in safe, reliable working order
  • Communicate clearly with supervisors, clients and your team to resolve issues on site

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

  • Current New Zealand Class 2 licence and WTR endorsements
  • Level 4 Water qualification
  • Drain laying Qualification
  • Proven experience in water infrastructure or similar civil maintenance work
  • Strong communication and practical leadership experience with small teams
  • A solid commitment to health, safety and quality on every job
  • A positive, can‑do attitude and willingness to get stuck in on the tools
     

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
  • Medical 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:

Help us keep Petone’s water infrastructure running safely and reliably for our communities. 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.

Related keywords

Water InfrastructureCivil MaintenanceClass 2 LicenceWTR EndorsementsDrain LayingLevel 4 Water QualificationConstructionCrew ManagementHealth And SafetyPlant OperationInfrastructure MaintenancePetone

About Fulton Hogan

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Creating, connecting and caring for communities across Australia and New Zealand through vital infrastructure.

Industry
Civil Engineering
Company size
10,001+ employees
Founded
1933
Headquarters
Christchurch
LinkedIn followers
203,966
Total funding
$382K

Fulton Hogan has more than 90 years’ experience delivering transport, water, energy, mining and land development infrastructure across New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific. We help create communities from the ground up, starting with our own network of quarries, supported by our asphalt, emulsion and precast plants. We are proud to be a family company – one that cares about communities and those who live and work in them, including our customers, suppliers and our own team. Our team of more than 10,000 people helps to create, connect and care for communities by building the roads, ports, airports, infrastructure and property that bring people together and keep them moving.

Offices: 15 Sir William Pickering Drive, Harewood, Christchurch, 8545, NZ · Lvl 1, Bld 7, Botanicca Corporate Park, 572 Swan Street, Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria 3121, AU

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Frequently asked questions

How many Engineering jobs are open in Lower Hutt, New Zealand right now?

There are currently 16 open engineering positions in Lower Hutt, New Zealand listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.

Which companies are hiring for Engineering roles in Lower Hutt, New Zealand?

Companies currently hiring include Fulton Hogan, Wellington Water, GNS Science, InterGroup, Ventia, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.

Are there remote or hybrid Engineering jobs in Lower Hutt, New Zealand?

Yes — 6 of the 16 open engineering positions offer remote or hybrid work (0 remote, 6 hybrid).

How do I apply for Engineering jobs in Lower Hutt, New Zealand?

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