Network Inspector

Higgins; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver employer contributions 4%

Fuel discounts

Pie and coffee benefits

Ongoing training and development

Career growth opportunities

Supportive, collaborative team culture

Job summary

Higgins in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, is seeking a Network Inspector to help maintain safety, reliability and performance of local and national road networks. You’ll perform inspections, identify defects and risks, and provide evidence-based information to support asset decisions.

This permanent, full-time role requires strong communication, attention to detail and a proactive safety approach. Join a collaborative team with ongoing training, career growth and KiwiSaver benefits, and travel across

Qualifications

• Experience in roading, civil construction, infrastructure or maintenance sectors.
• Understanding of road maintenance, asset management or network inspection activities.
• Excellent attention to detail to identify defects and risks.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Comfort with tablets, mobile tech and computer-based systems.
• Proactive about safety and quality.
• Holder of a full New Zealand driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections across local and national road networks per contract and FIG.
• Monitor network condition, safety and performance against Levels of Service.
• Identify defects, hazards, risks and non-compliance; record accurately.
• Collect, analyse and maintain inspection and asset data.
• Support maintenance planning through condition assessments and recommendations.
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders and delivery teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and QA activities.
• Participate in incident response and after-hours duties.
• Travel across the Hawke's Bay network as required.

Skills

Experience in roading and civil works

Road maintenance / asset management

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication with stakeholders

Tech proficiency (tablet/mobile)

Safety-conscious

NZ Driver's Licence

Job description

Higgins is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Network Inspector to join our Hawke's Bay team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in maintaining the safety, reliability, and performance of both local and national road networks across the wider Hawke's Bay region.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll be responsible for carrying out network inspections, identifying defects and risks, and providing accurate, evidence-based information that supports asset management decisions. Working closely with clients, stakeholders, and operational teams, you'll help deliver quality outcomes while contributing to a strong culture of safety, continuous improvement and "Right First Time" delivery.

What You'll Be Doing

• Conducting inspections across local and national road networks in accordance with contract requirements and the Fault Identification Guide (FIG)
• Monitoring network condition, safety and performance against agreed Levels of Service
• Identifying defects, hazards, risks and non-compliance issues and ensuring they are accurately recorded
• Collecting, analysing and maintaining accurate inspection and asset data
• Supporting maintenance planning and treatment decisions through condition assessments and technical recommendations
• Working collaboratively with clients, stakeholders and delivery teams to achieve best-for-network outcomes
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and quality assurance activities
• Participating in incident response activities and rostered after-hours duties when required
• Undertaking travel throughout the wider Hawke's Bay network as required

What You'll Bring

• Experience within the roading, civil construction, infrastructure or maintenance sectors
• Understanding of road maintenance, asset management or network inspection activities
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify and assess network defects and risks
• Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder relationship skills
• Confidence using tablets, mobile technology, and computer-based systems
• A proactive approach to safety and quality
• A full New Zealand driver's licence

We offer

• Competitive salary package
• Permanent, full-time opportunity
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Career growth opportunities within the wider Fletcher Construction and Higgins businesses
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Z fuel discounts, including monthly pie and coffee benefits
• KiwiSaver employer contributions matched up to 4%

About Higgins

Higgins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand. We are committed to delivering high-quality infrastructure while creating a safe, supportive and inclusive workplace for our people. Our teams play a vital role in building and maintaining the transport networks that keep New Zealand moving.

At Higgins, we're with you on the road ahead – Ko tātou kei a koe i te huarahi kei mua.

Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and a health check.

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.