Cyclic Operator

Mō te tūranga | About the role

At Fulton Hogan, good work starts with good people. We have secured the Gore Road Maintenance contract and are now looking for people in Gore and the wider Southland area to join our team delivering essential road maintenance services to the local community.

We are currently recruiting for a Grader Driver and Cyclic Crew roles. These are practical, field-based positions supporting day-to-day maintenance, cyclic works, response activities, and general network upkeep.

We’re looking for reliable, hands-on people who take pride in quality work, value safety, and enjoy working as part of a close-knit team. Whether your strength is operating a grader or delivering road maintenance work on the ground, this is an opportunity to be part of a local contract that helps keep the Gore network safe and connected.

Ngā tino kawenga mahi | Key role responsibilities

• •Support the delivery of road maintenance and operational work across the local network.
• •Carry out cyclic maintenance, response work, and general road upkeep safely and to a high standard.
• •Operate a grader where required or contribute to hands-on field activities as part of the Cyclic Crew.
• •Follow Fulton Hogan systems, client requirements, and site safety expectations at all times.
• •Work as part of a team focused on keeping communities connected and the network safe for road users.

Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We’re looking for someone with

• •Experience in road maintenance, civil construction, plant operation, or related field-based work.
• •Relevant licences, endorsements, and operating capability suited to either a Grader Driver or Cyclic Crew role.
• •A strong safety-first approach and a commitment to quality outcomes for clients and communities.
• •A reliable, team-focused attitude, with the flexibility to adapt and pitch in where needed.
• •Motivation, initiative, and a willingness to learn and grow with the team.

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 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.

Ko wai mātou | About us

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. Our people are united by a simple purpose: to create, connect and care for communities.

We’re flat, friendly, and forward moving. We take the work seriously, not ourselves. That means backing our people, keeping standards high, and doing good work that matters.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

These are live employment opportunities following Fulton Hogan securing the Gore Road Maintenance contract. We are now looking to appoint the right people into the Grade Driver and Cyclic Crew roles.

If you’re interested in joining the Fulton Hogan team, apply now with your CV and a short note outlining which role you are best suited to. Please include any relevant licences, endorsements, operating experience, and previous road maintenance or civil construction experience.