General Labourer

Fulton Hogan Ltd; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton Hogan Ltd is seeking a General Labourer to join the Central Otago District Council maintenance team in the Central Otago region. This hands‑on role supports local roads, spaces and community assets, with a down‑to‑earth, supportive team vibe.

The job is permanent and fulltime, based in Central Otago. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork and reliability, with on‑the‑job training and clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• We’re seeking a candidate with a positive attitude who is eager to learn on the job.
• Experience in general labouring, civil, maintenance or outdoor work is helpful but not essential.
• A full Class 1 licence is required and ability to perform the inherent duties of the role.

Responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day maintenance across council assets and infrastructure.
• Carry out general labouring, site setup, clean‑up and basic manual tasks safely.
• Work with site crew and supervisors to deliver planned and reactive maintenance.
• Assist with traffic management and keeping worksites tidy and compliant.

Skills

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Safety focus

Tools

Class 1 licence

Job description

Role: General Labouror Location: Central Otago Region Contract Type: Permanent Fulltime Mō te tūranga

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We’re looking for a General Labourer to join our Central Otago District Council maintenance team, based in the Central Otago region. This is hands‑on work that helps keep local roads, spaces and community assets in good shape for the people who use them every day. You’ll be part of a team that backs each other, gets stuck in and takes pride in doing Good Work. Day to day, the vibe is down to earth and supportive. When it counts, we switch on and deliver to a high standard.

Key role responsibilities

• Support day-to-day maintenance works across council assets and infrastructure.
• Carry out general labouring, site set‑up, clean‑up and basic manual tasks safely and efficiently.
• Work closely with site crew and supervisors to deliver planned and reactive maintenance.
• Help with traffic management, equipment handling and keeping worksites tidy and compliant.
• Follow safety, quality and environmental standards at all times.

Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga

We’re looking for someone with A positive attitude and willingness to learn on the job. Experience in general labouring, civil, maintenance or outdoor work is helpful but not essential. A strong focus on safety, teamwork and doing the job right. A full Class 1 licence and the ability to carry out the inherent requirements of the role. Someone reliable, proactive and comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

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

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.

Ko wai mātou | About us

At Fulton Hogan, Good Work is at the heart of what we do. We’re flat, friendly and forward moving. That means less ego, fewer layers and more focus on doing the job well together. We take the work seriously, not ourselves. Our teams build, maintain and improve the things communities rely on every day. In Central Otago, that means local work, real impact and the chance to be part of a crew that values ideas, backs people and looks for better ways to get things done.