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FULL_TIME
2-5

Paving Foreperson

1/18/2026

The Paving Foreperson is responsible for the onsite operational delivery of asphalt paving on various projects, including planning and managing resources. They must ensure a safe work environment and maintain quality standards.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Fulton Hogan has 90 years experience in the transport, water, energy, mining and land development infrastructure sector in New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific. We create communities from the ground up, starting with our own network of quarries, complemented by our asphalt, emulsion and precast plants and we pride ourselves on being a family company – one which cares about communities and the people in them, especially our customers, suppliers and our people. Our 10,000+ strong team helps to create, connect, and care for communities; building the roads, ports, airports, infrastructure and property which bring people together.
About the Role

Job Description

The Fulton Hogan Life

Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of the opportunities, taking responsibility, having a crack, being accountable and making it happen. We live by our REAL values – Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude, Leadership – and we demonstrate these through the good work we do, every day, as one team.  

Nau mai haere mai ki tā mātou whānau |Welcome to our Fulton Hogan Family

Due to an internal promotion, we are looking for a new Paving Foreperson. Reporting to the Department Manager, you will be responsible for the onsite operational delivery of asphalt paving on various projects within the Dunedin region. This includes planning and managing labour, plant, materials, and subcontract resource to deliver the project works safely and efficiently. You will be highly motivated and organised and enjoy leading others to maintain a positive and collaborative work environment.

In addition to the above, you will:  

  • Plan, promote and maintain a safe work environment
  • Complete and review documentation relevant to the role; time sheets, daily job sheets, pre-start inspections, plant usage sheets, quality checklists and hazard IDs
  • Understand and deliver works to the required quality standards

Good Work equals Good Benefits

  • Life insurance. 
  • KiwiSaver employer contributions.
  • Fuel discount card.
  • Family scholarships.  
  • Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities. 
  • Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.
  • Medical 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. 

We’re looking for someone with:

  • Proven leadership capabilities
  • A positive, can-do attitude
  • Minimum Class 2 Driver Licence with WTR
  • A high level of machine operator experience, especially on asphalt paving gear
  • Flexibility to work shifts, travel and staying out of town at times
  • Physically fit
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills

Creating, Connecting and caring for the community 

Our people regularly donate their time to local causes and initiatives, while at a regional and national level we provide financial support, skills and resources to a wide range of organisations that are strengthening our communities. Our focus aims to also reduce our impact on the environment, and regenerate healthy new ecosystems. We look to partner with others to lift the standards of our industry and show customers lower-impact, sustainable ways of delivering infrastructure.

Learn more about us: Homepage - Fulton Hogan  and make an application to join our growing industry. 

All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.

All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen.


We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities.

We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply.

Key Skills
LeadershipCommunicationOrganizational SkillsAsphalt PavingPlanningSafety ManagementDocumentationTeam CollaborationFlexibilityPositive AttitudeMachine OperationPhysical Fitness
Categories
ConstructionTradesEngineering
Benefits
Life InsuranceKiwiSaver Employer ContributionsFuel Discount CardFamily ScholarshipsOngoing Training and DevelopmentCareer Growth and Progression OpportunitiesGreat Discounts at a Wide Range of RetailersMedical Insurance
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