Civil Construction Cadet: Paid Training & Certification Path

Fletcher Building Limited; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Higgins invites school leavers and early career entrants in New Zealand to join its Cadet Programme in civil construction. You’ll start with a week-long Auckland induction (travel and accommodation covered) and rotate for 12 months across core workstreams in your home region.

Each rotation lasts eight to ten weeks, giving hands-on experience in asphalt surfacing, traffic management, road maintenance and chip sealing. A supportive team guides your learning and development.

Qualifications

• No qualifications required – just a great attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through key workstreams over 12 months, gaining hands-on experience in asphalt surfacing, traffic management, road maintenance, and chip sealing.

Job description

Higgins invites school leavers and early career entrants in New Zealand to join its Cadet Programme in civil construction. You’ll start with a week-long Auckland induction (travel and accommodation covered) and rotate for 12 months across core workstreams in your home region.

Each rotation lasts eight to ten weeks, giving hands-on experience in asphalt surfacing, traffic management, road maintenance and chip sealing. A supportive team guides your learning and development.