Fulton Hogan Cadetship Programme 2027

Fulton Hogan; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Experienced mentors

Career development

Industry qualification

Job summary

Fulton Hogan Cadetship Programme 2026 offers a two-year, entry-level pathway for school leavers aged 17–20 to rotate through surfacing, construction, quarries, industries and traffic management, with machinery training and support to complete the Level 2 Certificate in Infrastructure Skills. Start 25 January 2027 to January 2029, learn on the job and gain real industry skills.

Join a team that values safety, teamwork and a proactive mindset, with real work experience and a head start toward a

Qualifications

• A positive, hardworking and resilient attitude.
• Reliability and integrity.
• Willingness to learn.
• Confidence to get stuck in.
• Interest in a future in construction.
• NZ Class 1 licence or close to obtaining it.

Responsibilities

• Learn on the job across different parts of the business.
• Build practical skills in construction and infrastructure.
• Take part in machinery training.
• Work safely, reliably, and as part of a team.
• Commit to the full 2-year cadetship.

Skills

Positive attitude

Reliability and integrity

Willingness to learn

Confidence to get stuck in

Interest in construction

NZ Class 1 license

Job description

Start your future with the Fulton Hogan Cadetship Programme 2026

Finished school or about to? Keen to get hands‑on experience and build a career in construction?

Our 2-year cadetship programme is designed for school leavers aged 17–20 who want to learn on the job, try different parts of the business, and gain real industry skills.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

Join Fulton Hogan from 25 January 2027 to January 2029 in an entry‑level cadetship built to help you get started in the construction industry. You’ll rotate through areas such as surfacing, construction, quarries, industries and traffic management, gain machinery training from experienced trainers, and full support to complete the Level 2 Certificate in Infrastructure Skills.

Ngā tino kawenga mahi | Key role responsibilities

• Learn on the job across different parts of the business
• Build practical skills in construction and infrastructure
• Take part in machinery training
• Work safely, reliably, and as part of a team
• Commit to the full 2-year cadetship

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

• A positive, hardworking and resilient attitude
• Reliability and integrity
• Willingness to learn
• Confidence to get stuck in
• Interest in a future in construction
• Full Class 1 NZ drivers’ license or close to getting it

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

This cadetship is a chance to build confidence, learn by doing, and get a head start on your future. You’ll get:

• Real work experience while you learn
• Support from experienced crew who want to see you do well
• Exposure to different career pathways across the business
• Training that builds practical, transferable skillsA recognised qualification to support your next step

Ko wai mātou | About us

At Fulton Hogan, Good Work starts with good people. We keep things real, support each other, and step up when it matters. You’ll be backed to learn, grow, and give new things a go while working with a team that takes the work seriously.