Zone Manager - Papakura to Drury

Fulton Hogan Ltd; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Fuel discount card

Parental leave top-up payment

Family scholarships

Ongoing training and development

Great discounts at retailers

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Fulton Hogan Ltd in South Auckland is seeking a Zone Manager for the SH1 Papakura to Drury Stage 1B project. You will lead a geographic section, plan the work, drive construction methodologies and coordinate teams and subcontractors.

Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will manage budgets, programmes and forecast costs while maintaining safety, quality and environmental standards. The role offers hands-on leadership and opportunities to advance within a major infrastructure program.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years experience in a discipline, zone or project management role on major civil or infrastructure projects.
• BE, NZCE or Diploma in Civil Engineering required.
• Strong knowledge of NZS3910, Construction Contracts Act, budget management and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe, efficient and high quality delivery of your zone across programme, budget and day to day execution.
• Plan construction methodology and coordinate labour, plant and materials to keep work flowing.
• Manage budgets, programmes and monthly forecast cost to complete, with clear reporting on progress.
• Lead, mentor and grow site and office teams, and manage subcontractors and clients.
• Maintain high standards across safety, environmental, quality and compliance.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering

Leadership

Budget management

Forecasting

Subcontractor management

Education

BE

NZCE

Diploma in Civil Engineering

Job description

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We’re looking for a Zone Manager to join our SH1 Papakura to Drury Stage 1B project in South Auckland. Project Scope: SH1 P2D (Stage 1B) is part of a staged upgrade to improve SH1 and adjacent multi modal travel reliability, access, and safety. Stage 1B ties into Stage1A, NIMT Bridges, and completes a combined 6km of three laned SH1 in both directions, six new motorway bridges and multiple interfacing local roads, over motorway bridges, Shared User Paths (SUPs) and upgraded utilities. Reporting to the Construction Manager, you’ll lead the delivery of a geographic section of the project. You’ll be trusted to plan the work, drive construction methodology, lead teams and subcontractors, and keep delivery moving across safety, quality, programme and cost. It’s hands on, high impact work with plenty of room to shape outcomes and grow your career while doing Good Work with good people.

Key role responsibilities

• Lead the safe, efficient and high quality delivery of your zone across programme, budget and day to day execution.
• Plan construction methodology and coordinate labour, plant and materials to keep work flowing and resources optimised.
• Manage budgets, programmes and monthly forecast cost to complete, with clear reporting on project progress and performance.
• Lead, mentor and grow site and office teams, while building strong working relationships with subcontractors, clients and the wider project team.
• Maintain high standards across safety, environmental, quality and compliance requirements within your area of responsibility.

We’re looking for someone with 8 to 10 years’ experience in a discipline, zone or project management role on major civil or infrastructure projects. A BE, NZCE or Diploma in Civil Engineering. Strong knowledge of NZS3910, the Construction Contracts Act, budget management, forecasting and subcontractor management. Proven ability to lead high performing teams, mentor others and build a collaborative, accountable team culture. Strong communication and relationship skills, with a track record of delivering quality outcomes while maintaining high safety and environmental standards.

Good work, good benefits

• Company vehicle
• KiwiSaver employer contributions
• Fuel discount card
• Parental leave top-up payment, additional return to work support
• Family scholarships
• Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers
• Medical insurance “an eligibility period applies”
• Life insurance

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.

Ko wai mātou | About us

At Fulton Hogan, Good Work is about more than what we deliver. It’s how we work together, how we treat each other and how we keep moving forward. We’re flat, friendly and low ego. Titles matter less than ideas, and the best ones win. We take the work seriously, not ourselves. This project is helping shape the future of South Auckland, and you’ll be part of a team delivering work that improves how people move, connect and travel every day. We also care deeply about the communities we work in and the impact we leave behind, from supporting local initiatives to finding more sustainable ways to deliver infrastructure.