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New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
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We're looking for a motivated team leader who brings out the best in their crew and delivers high‑quality work. You'll be an experienced Water Technician Foreman who takes ownership of critical water network projects and leads a high‑performing field team.
In this role, you'll be the on‑site go‑to person, responsible for planning and delivering the installation of water mains, valves, hydrants, fittings, and associated assets. You'll coordinate plant, labour, and subcontractors to complete works safely, efficiently, and to a consistently high standard.
You'll make sure all works meet design, programme, budget, and regulatory requirements, maintain accurate site documentation, and act as the professional face of the project for clients, landowners, and the public.
Overview
Ngā kawenga matua | Key responsibilities:
- Lead from the front and provide on‑the‑job training, mentoring, and direction, building a strong, safety‑first, customer‑focused team culture
- Carry out and supervise pressure testing and sterilisation of new mains and connections, ensuring full compliance with specifications, National Standards, local authority rules, and Water New Zealand / WaterNZ guidelines
- Manage daily reports, as‑builts, toolbox talks, and incident records, while confidently handling client and customer queries and keeping stakeholders clearly informed
Requirements
Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We're looking for someone with:
- Minimum 5 years' experience in civil works or a similar infrastructure / construction environment
- Practical skills using hand and power tools, performing groundwork, and reading basic site plans
- Certified Water Technician with proven EF and butt welding experience, and a strong track record working on water network shut‑downs
- Full Class 2 driver's licence
- Current Wheels, Tracks, Rollers endorsements
What we can offer you
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 after the eligibility period
- Life insurance
- 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
Who we are
Fulton Hogan is an integrated infrastructure, construction and services business working across New Zealand and Australia. We partner with clients and communities to design, build, operate and maintain critical assets - from bitumen and quarries to roads, water and energy. Our people are united by a simple purpose: to create, connect and care for communities, while reducing environmental impact and supporting more sustainable futures.
Help build safer, more reliable roads and infrastructure for communities across Taranaki and Aotearoa. Using your skills behind the wheel and on the tools, you'll keep critical projects moving and make a visible difference to how people live, work and travel every day. Apply now and start your journey with our Fulton Hogan whānau.
