Paving Supervisor

Fulton Hogan Ltd; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Job summary

Fulton Hogan Ltd in Auckland is seeking a Paving Supervisor to lead our Surfacing team. You will manage paving crews, allocate resources, and ensure high-quality asphalt works while maintaining safety across busy road networks.

We value strong leadership, problem‑solving, and a hands‑on approach to deliver projects on time and to spec, in a supportive, growth‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3–5 years’ experience supervising paving or asphalt surfacing crews in NZ.
• Strong knowledge of asphalt paving methods, materials, plant and equipment.
• Experience delivering works on live road networks and in high-traffic environments.
• Familiarity with NZTA/Auckland Transport specs and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead paving crews to deliver safe, efficient surfacing works in line with programme requirements.
• Allocate labour, plant, materials and support to meet daily targets.
• Oversee paving operations including screed setup, depths, joints, and compaction.
• Monitor site conditions, asphalt supply, and finished surfaces for quality and compliance.
• Maintain records on progress, material usage, plant usage and quality documentation.

Skills

Paving supervision

Crew leadership

Safety leadership

Problem solving

Tools

Asphalt plant knowledge

Job description

Nau mai, haere mai ki a Fulton Hogan

Join us at Fulton Hogan

We’re looking for a Paving Supervisor to join our Surfacing team in Auckland. You’ll lead paving crews, coordinate plant and materials, and deliver safe, high-quality asphalt surfacing works, helping us deliver safer roads and strong outcomes for our clients and communities.

About the role

In this role, you’ll lead paving crews, plant, materials, and daily site activity to deliver asphalt surfacing works safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. You’ll work closely with the Surfacing Operations Manager and wider team to plan well, keep production on track, and get the job done right the first time. This is a hands‑on role for someone who knows paving, backs their people, and leads well under pressure. If you enjoy leading good people, solving problems, and delivering quality outcomes, you’ll fit right in.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate paving crews to deliver work safely, efficiently, and in line with programme requirements.
• Allocate labour, plant, materials, and support vehicles to meet daily production targets and make the best use of resources.
• Oversee day‑to‑day paving operations including screed setup, paving depths, joints, levels, asphalt delivery, placement, temperature control, and compaction.
• Monitor site conditions, asphalt supply, and finished surfaces, taking timely action where quality or compliance issues arise.
• Ensure all work meets safety, environmental, contract, and quality requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture, including reinforcing company procedures and traffic management requirements.
• Work closely with surfacing managers, engineers, planners, asphalt plant teams, traffic management, and subcontractors to keep work moving.
• Maintain accurate records covering progress, material use, plant usage, maintenance, and daily quality and production documentation.

We’re looking for someone with Proven experience supervising paving or asphalt surfacing crews in the New Zealand roading environment. At least 3–5 years’ experience in paving or asphalt surfacing operations. Strong knowledge of asphalt paving methods, materials, plant, and equipment. Experience delivering work on live road networks and working safely in high‑traffic environments. Familiarity with NZTA, Auckland Transport, or equivalent client specifications and quality standards. Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, support, and get the best out of a team. Good planning, organisation, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to think ahead and keep things moving. Relevant licences and endorsements such as Class 1, 2, 4, 5, WTR, and Dangerous Goods, or the ability to obtain them, depending on the project and region.

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.

About us

At Fulton Hogan, we build, maintain, and renew the roads, bridges, water, energy, and civil infrastructure that communities rely on every day. We’re flat, friendly, and low ego. Titles matter less than ideas, and we back our people to speak up, take ownership, and find better ways to get the job done. We take the work seriously, not ourselves, and we’re serious about safety, quality, and helping our people succeed.