Crane Operator - Wanaka

Fulton Hogan; Wānaka; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

KiwiSaver employer contributions (up 7

Parental leave top up

Ongoing training and development

Retail discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan in Wanaka is seeking a Crane Operator to join the Civil Construction Team on a 12-month fixed-term basis. You will operate a fleet of crawler and cranes, perform lift plans, pre-start checks and work closely with a small team to ensure safe lifting operations.

Strong crawler crane experience is essential; mobile crane or piling experience is an advantage. You will contribute to toolbox meetings, carry out dogman tasks when required, and uphold health and safety standards on site.

Qualifications

• Experience operating crawler cranes across civil construction projects.
• Ability to complete pre-start checks and contribute to toolbox talks.
• Ability to prepare and follow lift plans and manage risks.
• Knowledge of lifting requirements per site and OEM specs.

Responsibilities

• Operate crawler cranes safely across civil projects.
• Complete pre-start checks and risk assessments; contribute to toolbox meetings.
• Prepare lift plans; identify hazards and manage risks.
• Ensure lifts meet site and OEM requirements (load, radius, wind).
• Communicate clearly with riggers, dogmen, crews and supervisors during lifts.
• Undertake routine and complex lifts, including piling work when required.
• Support team by operating other plant as needed; perform dogman tasks when needed.
• Promote health, safety and wellbeing on all aspects of work.

Skills

Crane operation experience

WTR endorsement

NZ Driver's Licence

Piling experience

Health & safety awareness

Education

NZ Certificate in Cranes (Level 3 or 4)

US27676

Job description

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We specialise in infrastructure construction with a strong focus on reinforced concrete. Our current projects include bridges, wharves, water treatment plants, storage tanks, and pipelines.

We are looking for a Crane Operator to join our Civil Construction Team in Wanaka on a 12-month, fixed-term basis.

We have a modern fleet of cranes, consisting of 50t -280t lattice boom crawler cranes and 25t - 35t rough terrain cranes. You will be highly experienced and confident in operating this range of fleet.

We're especially keen to hear from people with strong crawler crane experience . If you also bring mobile crane or piling experience , even better.

Working closely with the Site Supervisor, you're the vital link to safe accident‑free crane and lifting operations. Good planning, identifying foreseeable hazards and addressing risks will be detailed on your lift plans. You will be a confident communicator and enjoy being part of a small close‑knit team.

Ngā tino kawenga mahi | Key role responsibilities

• Operate crawler cranes safely and confidently across a range of civil construction projects.


• Complete pre‑start checks, risk assessments, and contribute to toolbox meetings.


• Prepare and follow lift plans, identifying foreseeable hazards and managing risks.


• Ensure all lifts meet site and OEM requirements, including load, radius, and wind limits.


• Communicate clearly with riggers, dogmen, site crews, and supervisors throughout lifting operations.


• Undertake routine and complex lifts, including piling work where required.


• Support the wider team by operating other plant and machinery as needed.


• Carry out dogman tasks when required.


• Promote health, safety, and wellbeing in every part of the job.

He pai te mahi, he pai ngā painga | Good work, good benefits

• 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.

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

• A US27676 and US3795 or NZ Certificate in Cranes (Level 3 or 4)


• A current NZ drivers' licence and WTR endorsement


• A sound knowledge, understanding and experience of crane operations


• Piling experience in particular operating vibro and hydraulic hammers


• The ability to be alert, have good vision and be physically fit


• The attitude to positively promote and incorporate Health, Safety and wellbeing on all aspects of work

Ko wai mātou | About us

Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of 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 bring those to the good work we do every day, as one team.

We're flat, friendly, and forward moving. Titles matter less than ideas, and we back our people to do work that matters. We take the work seriously, not ourselves.

Our teams help create, connect, and care for communities across New Zealand. We also give back through local causes, industry partnerships, and practical action to reduce environmental impact and support healthier ecosystems.