Junior Environmental Advisor

Fulton Hogan; Vincent Community; Hybrid; NZD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Parental leave top up

Ongoing training and development

Discounts at retailers

Job summary

Fulton Hogan is seeking a Junior Environmental Advisor to support the Central Otago HSQES team. You will spend about three days per week on site with operational crews, helping meet environmental standards and drive continuous improvement in our projects.

The role offers practical field experience, learning opportunities, and a chance to grow within an infrastructure and environmental management context in New Zealand.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Resource Management Planning or Environmental Management.
• Experience applying environmental regulations and compliance.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the region to implement environmental systems, processes and sustainability commitments.
• Carry out site visits, environmental assessments and audits, identifying risks and practical ways to reduce environmental impact.
• Prepare and monitor environmental management plans in line with regulations and company standards.
• Maintain consent, monitoring and compliance records through the CS-VUE consent compliance database.
• Work with operational teams to support compliance, contribute to investigations, and provide environmental input into tenders, tailgates and communications.

Skills

Environmental management

Field work

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in Resource Management Planning or Environmental Management

Job description

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We’re looking for a Junior Environmental Advisor to join our Central Otago HSQES team. Start a career with Fulton Hogan with a role that provides hands‑on experience, real responsibility and career opportunities in infrastructure and environmental management.

You’ll spend approximately 3 days per week out on site and working alongside operational teams, helping us meet high environmental standards, support compliance, and keep improving how we work. If you want a role that combines purpose, practical field experience and the Central Otago lifestyle, this could be your next move.

Ngā tino kawenga mahi | Key role responsibilities

• Support the region to implement environmental systems, processes and sustainability commitments.
• Carry out site visits, environmental assessments and audits, identifying risks and practical ways to reduce environmental impact.
• Prepare and monitor environmental management plans in line with regulations and company standards.
• Maintain consent, monitoring and compliance records through the CS-VUE consent compliance database.
• Work with operational teams to support compliance, contribute to investigations, and provide environmental input into tenders, tailgates and communications.

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

• A Tertiary qualification in Resource Management Planning or Environmental Management.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with people at all levels.
• A practical, organised and detail‑focused approach.
• A Current NZ driver licence and a genuine willingness to learn and grow.

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

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. 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 about more than what we deliver. It’s about how we show up, how we treat each other, and how we keep moving forward together. In Central Otago, you’ll join a team known for supportive supervisors, good people, strong safety standards and a culture that’s friendly, collaborative and low ego.

We’ve been building and maintaining infrastructure in New Zealand for over 90 years, and we’re big on creating real opportunities for our people. Get in, give it a crack, work hard, have fun, learn, be a good sort, and you can build a real career without needing to leave the region.

And the location speaks for itself. From lakes and trails to mountains and wide-open spaces, Central Otago offers an outstanding lifestyle with adventure close by and a community feel that’s hard to beat.