1st Coat Sealing TMO/Labourer

Fulton Hogan; Greymouth; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

KiwiSaver

Parental leave top-up

Training & development

Retail discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan on the West Coast IDC contract is seeking an experienced 1st Coat Sealing TMO/Labourer to join the team on the West Coast. This hands-on role is for someone who knows road surfacing and works well in a crew, taking pride in Good Work.

You will contribute to essential maintenance and sealing across the region, with a strong safety focus and a team that backs each other to get the job done right.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in road surfacing, chip sealing, or civil construction labouring.
• Current TMO qualification and relevant traffic management competency.
• A Class 1 full licence at minimum, with WTR or Class 2/4 licences viewed favourably.
• A strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and doing quality work every day.
• Flexibility to turn your hand to different tasks as the day changes.
• A willingness to learn and advance current skills to meet contract objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support 1st coat sealing operations across the West Coast IDC contract.
• Carry out traffic management duties in line with approved plans and site requirements.
• Assist with site set‑up, pack‑down, labouring, and general crew support.
• Help maintain safe, efficient work sites while working around live traffic and active road environments.
• Work closely with the sealing crew to deliver quality outcomes on time and to standard.

Skills

Road surfacing

Chip sealing

Civil construction

Traffic management

Safety focus

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Class 1 licence

TMO qualification

Education

TMO qualification

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We're looking for an experienced 1st Coat Sealing TMO/Labourer to join our team on the West Coast IDC contract. This is a hands-on role for someone who knows road surfacing, works well in a crew, and takes pride in doing Good Work.

You'll be part of a team delivering essential maintenance and sealing work across the region. It's practical, physical work with a strong safety focus, solid standards, and a crew that backs each other to get the job done right.

The West Coast IDC contract involves roading maintenance, renewals and operational work for 870kms of state highways within the district, stretching from Haast in the south to Mokihinui in the north, and across to the main divide of the Southern Alps.

• Support 1st coat sealing operations across the West Coast IDC contract.
• Carry out traffic management duties in line with approved plans and site requirements.
• Assist with site set‑up, pack‑down, labouring, and general crew support.
• Help maintain safe, efficient work sites while working around live traffic and active road environments.
• Work closely with the sealing crew to deliver quality outcomes on time and to standard.
• Proven experience in road surfacing, chip sealing, or civil construction labouring.
• Current TMO qualification and relevant traffic management competency.
• A Class 1 full licence at minimum, with WTR or Class 2/4 licences viewed favourably.
• A strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and doing quality work every day.
• Flexibility to turn your hand to different tasks as the day changes.
• A willingness to learn and advance current skills to meet contract objectives.

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 and Life 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.

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.

All successful candidates must undergo and pass a pre‑employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.