Drainage Labourer

fultonhogan; Alexandra; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance after eligibility

KiwiSaver employer contributions (up‑t

Parental leave top up

Job summary

Fulton Hogan is seeking a Drainage Labourer to join our outdoor drainage crews across construction and maintenance work. You’ll perform hands‑on tasks on site, help with setup, tools, and materials, and contribute to safe, efficient operations in varied weather.

We value safety, teamwork, and a willingness to learn. This role supports delivering good work while offering development opportunities within a supportive crew.

Qualifications

• A strong commitment to safety, wellbeing and doing the job right.
• A reliable, team‑focused attitude and willingness to learn from others.
• The ability to carry out manual work in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Support drainage crews with pipe laying, trench work, installation and general site activities.
• Assist with site set up, tools, plant and material handling.
• Carry out physical, hands‑on work safely and efficiently in outdoor environments.
• Follow work instructions and safety requirements while contributing to high quality project outcomes.
• Help keep worksites tidy, organised and running well day to day.

Skills

Safety focus

Teamwork

Willing to learn

Outdoor/manual work

Tools

Full Class 1 license

Site/construction tickets

Job description

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We're looking for a Drainage Labourer to join the team and help deliver the kind of Good Work Fulton Hogan is known for. This is a hands‑on role where you'll support drainage crews across construction and maintenance activities, work outdoors in varied conditions, and play a big part in keeping sites running safely and smoothly.

You'll be part of a team that is friendly and forward moving. We take the work seriously, not ourselves, and back our people to learn, grow and build a solid career.

Ngā tino kawenga mahi | Key role responsibilities

• Support drainage crews with pipe laying, trench work, installation and general site activities.
• Assist with site set up, tools, plant and material handling.
• Carry out physical, hands‑on work safely and efficiently in outdoor environments.
• Follow work instructions and safety requirements while contributing to high quality project outcomes.
• Help keep worksites tidy, organised and running well day to day.

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

• Experience in civil construction, drainage, roading or other hands‑on outdoor work is preferred, but not essential.
• A strong commitment to safety, wellbeing and doing the job right.
• A reliable, team‑focused attitude and willingness to learn from others.
• The ability to carry out the inherent requirements of the role, including manual work in varying weather conditions.
• A full Class 1 licence is required, relevant site or construction tickets would be an advantage.

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.

Ko wai mātou | About us

At Fulton Hogan, Good Work is at the heart of everything we do. We're a team that works side by side, not top down. That means ideas matter, people are backed to make an impact, and everyone plays a part in getting the job done well.

We're serious about safety, quality and delivery, and we're also human. You'll join a supportive crew that looks out for each other, shares a laugh, and keeps moving forward together.