Early Careers New Zealand
At Fulton Hogan we build and maintain infrastructure that improves the quality of life across New Zealand. Everything from roads and bridges, to energy, water and communication. As a family business, we put family first and to us family means our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.
We work hard because it matters and pull together to deliver results. We’re proud of our achievements and excited about our future, because the only way we’re going is forward. And we’re committed to ensuring the work we do today will make a real difference to the lives of our people and customers, the communities they call home, and the world we live in, tomorrow.
Ours is a company where everyone will find the opportunity to work with, and learn alongside the best in the business, have fun, and all together contribute to a better future, a future we can all be proud of.
Applications for Graduates and Scholarships open 4 March 2025.
Our 2025 booklet is coming soon!
Our Programmes
Our Early Careers programmes offer a variety of exciting pathways to help you take the first step in your career. Whether you’re a graduate, apprentice, or an intern, you will gain a range of experiences, develop relevant industry skills and build a strong foundation for your future. This is your opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, work on real projects, and set yourself up for success.
Work Experience
During our work experience placements, you will complete a short to medium term opportunity within a professional setting. This opportunity allows you to explore different career paths, gain insights into workplace dynamics, be supported with market/industry or section research, and apply theoretical learning to real-world scenarios. Work experience helps you make informed decisions about your future while building valuable skills and industry knowledge.
Intern
As an intern with us, you will have the opportunity to be part of meaningful projects that contribute to our company’s success, and you will gain practical experience in your chosen field of study while contributing to real projects and initiatives. This role is designed to provide hands-on exposure to our company’s operations, culture, and industry. Throughout your placement, you will work closely with experienced professionals, develop new skills, and expand your knowledge base.
Undergraduate
As an undergraduate with us, you will apply the theory and skills acquired in your final year of academic learning in a business context. You will adopt a flexible approach to solving genuine business challenges and apply solutions through the lens of continuous improvement. This role may also give you access to systems, software, industry contacts, and professional personnel to support you with your final-year projects.
Cadet
As a cadet, this is your gateway to a structured learning programme designed to build the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in our industry. Through a combination of classroom-based learning and hands-on experience, you will develop proficiency and readiness for full employment while contributing to our organisational goals.
Apprentice
As an apprentice with us, you will participate in an industry-recognised, externally structured training programme to acquire practical skills and knowledge in a specific trade or profession. Under the guidance of experienced mentors, apprentices learn through hands-on work, gaining expertise that prepares you for a rewarding and successful career in your chosen field.
Graduate
Our graduate programme offers a structured pathway to develop skills, gain practical experience, and apply your knowledge in real world settings. With mentorship and tailored training, you will be supported as you take the next step in your career.
Scholarship
We believe in supporting future talent. Our scholarships provide recipients financial support for their tuition fees. This acknowledges your academic achievements and leadership potential. As a scholarship recipient, you will have the opportunity to focus on your studies while being recognised for your achievements.
Project New Grad
Alongside our internal graduate programme, we participate in a three-year industry programme. Each year, we welcome one graduate into this programme, where they spend their first year with Fulton Hogan before rotating through our other leading industry partners from a client, consultant and contractor lens – gaining a broad and valuable perspective.
Work Experience
During our work experience placements, you will complete a short to medium term opportunity within a professional setting. This opportunity allows you to explore different career paths, gain insights into workplace dynamics, be supported with market/industry or section research, and apply theoretical learning to real-world scenarios. Work experience helps you make informed decisions about your future while building valuable skills and industry knowledge.
Intern
As an intern with us, you will have the opportunity to be part of meaningful projects that contribute to our company’s success, and you will gain practical experience in your chosen field of study while contributing to real projects and initiatives. This role is designed to provide hands-on exposure to our company’s operations, culture, and industry. Throughout your placement, you will work closely with experienced professionals, develop new skills, and expand your knowledge base.
Undergraduate
As an undergraduate with us, you will apply the theory and skills acquired in your final year of academic learning in a business context. You will adopt a flexible approach to solving genuine business challenges and apply solutions through the lens of continuous improvement. This role may also give you access to systems, software, industry contacts, and professional personnel to support you with your final-year projects.
Cadet
As a cadet, this is your gateway to a structured learning programme designed to build the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in our industry. Through a combination of classroom-based learning and hands-on experience, you will develop proficiency and readiness for full employment while contributing to our organisational goals.
Apprentice
As an apprentice with us, you will participate in an industry-recognised, externally structured training programme to acquire practical skills and knowledge in a specific trade or profession. Under the guidance of experienced mentors, apprentices learn through hands-on work, gaining expertise that prepares you for a rewarding and successful career in your chosen field.
Graduate
Our graduate programme offers a structured pathway to develop skills, gain practical experience, and apply your knowledge in real world settings. With mentorship and tailored training, you will be supported as you take the next step in your career.
Scholarship
We believe in supporting future talent. Our scholarships provide recipients financial support for their tuition fees. This acknowledges your academic achievements and leadership potential. As a scholarship recipient, you will have the opportunity to focus on your studies while being recognised for your achievements.
Project New Grad
Alongside our internal graduate programme, we participate in a three-year industry programme. Each year, we welcome one graduate into this programme, where they spend their first year with Fulton Hogan before rotating through our other leading industry partners from a client, consultant and contractor lens – gaining a broad and valuable perspective.
What Could A Long-Term Career Look Like?
Farah Rahman
Graduate Engineer
“Every day is different at Fulton Hogan! As a graduate engineer, you get to rotate through departments, work on exciting projects and experience different types of work.
I spend most of my day on site, working with supervisors and our field crews, which keeps the job exciting and brings on new challenges.
The most interesting part of my role is being able to deliver a project from start to finish. Completing a project that you’ve been on since the beginning is a satisfying and rewarding feeling.”
Charlotte Turner
Graduate Civil Engineer
“After graduating, I joined the Fulton Hogan Graduate Programme and started my professional career. The Graduate Programme was an invaluable experience, providing me with guidance and support whilst also developing my professional and personal skills. The Graduate Programme has equipped me well for the next stage in my career, and I have had a lot of fun along the way.”
Courtney Quinn
Graduate Accountant
“I found out about the graduate programme while I was working for Fulton Hogan in a part time administrative role while I was studying. It’s given me the opportunity to rotate through multiple areas of the business around the country, I even got to complete a rotation in Auckland.
The programme has given me a really varied introduction to the business, which is really helpful when working for such a diverse company.”
Todd Magner
Graduate Accountant
“Joining Fulton Hogan and their graduate programme has provided me with a purposeful and fulfilling start to my accounting career.
Rotations are a key part of this programme and might be in unfamiliar locations but it is best to be flexible and pursue these opportunities as they allow for growth in both a personal and
professional aspect. Meeting and connecting with the large cohort of graduates at the conferences provided new friendships and connections all throughout the country while gaining knowledge from some of Fulton Hogan’s top members.”
Fulton Hogan is a diverse and thriving company where people are the focus so there
is no shortage of openings and opportunities in a variety of roles and locations
Accounting
If you love numbers, Accounting is for you! As a valued member of our Finance and Accounting team, being analytical and meticulous are key skills. You’ll have exposure to a variety of responsibilities across the department, which will include assisting the business with preparation of monthly financial reports/budgets, working closely with department managers to manage their costs for jobs/departments and contributing to continuous improvement in accounting efficiency using effective management control tools.
Civil Engineering
Civil engineering stands as a fundamental pillar within our business, integral to all our infrastructure projects encompassing bridges, retaining walls, motorways, water networks, flood recovery initiatives and road maintenance. Your involvement will span diverse roles and responsibilities, ranging from hands-on collaboration with our crews to project and financial management. Expect to engage with a wide array of individuals, from colleagues and leadership teams to clients and stakeholders. This role embodies genuine diversity as part of our ‘REAL’ values.
Environmental Management
Environment management helps to protect the environment, ensures compliance with regulations, promotes sustainable development, engages stakeholders, enhances reputation and market demand, as well as mitigates environmental risks.
Estimating and Tendering
Estimating forms part of tendering. It involves estimating deals by reviewing contract documents and making sure all technical specifications have been considered and included in the final price. Quotes are requested from suppliers and subcontractors; quantities are then taken off drawings by experienced quantity surveyors. The estimators then use the correct input cost and expected productivity rates to build a comprehensive price inclusive of risk and margin. The tendering team submits the final estimated price, considering the commercial and project specifications such as resource consents. The final product, called the tender, is submitted by the tendering team to the client as an offer or quotation.
Health and Safety Management
Health and Safety management is an important part of our business because construction sites are hazardous environments with life-changing risks. Effective health and safety management ensures that workers are provided with the appropriate training, protective equipment, and safe working conditions to minimise the likelihood of accidents and injuries. Overall, health and safety management is key in construction as it protects workers, ensures legal compliance, enhances reputation, saves costs, contributes to protect success, and drives continuous improvement.
Information Technology (ICT)
The world of ICT is constantly changing and challenging, and at Fulton Hogan you will be at the forefront of that change. Being a large organisation that embraces the use of technology you will be exposed to the latest, cutting[1]edge technologies. Whether it’s developing your skills working on the latest mobile digital applications, working with our security providers to protect the environment, or assisting with our data, analytics and artificial intelligence team, there is always a wide variety of disciplines within ICT to turn your hand too.
Land Surveying
Land surveying is a key part of the construction industry, where precision and accuracy are paramount. As a land surveyor, you’ll use advanced technology like GPS, drones and laser scanning to measure and record land features, assisting in creating detailed site plans and influencing the development of buildings, roads and infrastructure. This helps to ensure projects comply with legal standards and are built to specification. Your work supports the client, project managers and engineers by providing crucial data for site planning, design and construction.
Legal
Legal contracts are the foundation of our entire business, whether with staff, suppliers, customers or stakeholders. We also navigate complex regulations and laws every day. Behind all this is our inhouse legal team, whose work ensures Fulton Hogan meets its multiple health and safety, environmental, social and commercial goals, and obligations. Immersed in the business, including strategy development, pre-planning, executing transactions and resolving issues/disputes, the legal team works with teams right across the business to provide the sound legal advice they need, and to ask the right questions! It’s fast paced, involves different legal principles every day and is never, ever dull!
People and Performance
People and Performance is responsible for the programme of work that ensures a structured, equitable and compliant environment for our employees. The backbone of the function is to attract, develop and retain skilled employees while mitigating risk, to ensure the success of the company’s long-term vision. Specialisations include talent acquisition, learning and development, reward and compensation, employment relations, industry relations, workforce planning and much more.
Project Controls
Project Controls is an essential function that helps achieve successful project and programme outcomes. It focuses on gathering and analysing project data to minimise Fulton Hogan’s risk exposure by keeping track of costs, time and risks. It achieves this by implementing discipline, methodical processes and systems or tools to plan, manage, monitor and mitigate any events that might impact the cost and schedule of a project. It’s a challenging field that encompasses planning, scheduling, risk management, change management, cost estimating, cost management and assurance, schedule control and management, supplier performance, procurement management and reporting.
Quantity Surveying
A contractor’s quantity surveyor works on behalf of a construction company, focusing on cost management throughout a project’s lifecycle. They estimate and analyse costs for materials, labour and other resources, aiding in budget development and monitoring. Working with project managers, they track expenses, create/assess variations and negotiate contracts with subcontractors. A contractor’s quantity surveyor plays a pivotal role in optimising project finances, ensuring profitability and adherence to budgetary constraints.
Quality Management
Quality management ensures client satisfaction, compliance with regulations and standards, minimises rework and defects, enhances reputation and competitiveness, saves costs and drives continuous improvement.
Accounting
If you love numbers, Accounting is for you! As a valued member of our Finance and Accounting team, being analytical and meticulous are key skills. You’ll have exposure to a variety of responsibilities across the department, which will include assisting the business with preparation of monthly financial reports/budgets, working closely with department managers to manage their costs for jobs/departments and contributing to continuous improvement in accounting efficiency using effective management control tools.
Civil Engineering
Civil engineering stands as a fundamental pillar within our business, integral to all our infrastructure projects encompassing bridges, retaining walls, motorways, water networks, flood recovery initiatives and road maintenance. Your involvement will span diverse roles and responsibilities, ranging from hands-on collaboration with our crews to project and financial management. Expect to engage with a wide array of individuals, from colleagues and leadership teams to clients and stakeholders. This role embodies genuine diversity as part of our ‘REAL’ values.
Environmental Management
Environment management helps to protect the environment, ensures compliance with regulations, promotes sustainable development, engages stakeholders, enhances reputation and market demand, as well as mitigates environmental risks.
Estimating and Tendering
Estimating forms part of tendering. It involves estimating deals by reviewing contract documents and making sure all technical specifications have been considered and included in the final price. Quotes are requested from suppliers and subcontractors; quantities are then taken off drawings by experienced quantity surveyors. The estimators then use the correct input cost and expected productivity rates to build a comprehensive price inclusive of risk and margin. The tendering team submits the final estimated price, considering the commercial and project specifications such as resource consents. The final product, called the tender, is submitted by the tendering team to the client as an offer or quotation.
Health and Safety Management
Health and Safety management is an important part of our business because construction sites are hazardous environments with life-changing risks. Effective health and safety management ensures that workers are provided with the appropriate training, protective equipment, and safe working conditions to minimise the likelihood of accidents and injuries. Overall, health and safety management is key in construction as it protects workers, ensures legal compliance, enhances reputation, saves costs, contributes to protect success, and drives continuous improvement.
Information Technology (ICT)
The world of ICT is constantly changing and challenging, and at Fulton Hogan you will be at the forefront of that change. Being a large organisation that embraces the use of technology you will be exposed to the latest, cutting[1]edge technologies. Whether it’s developing your skills working on the latest mobile digital applications, working with our security providers to protect the environment, or assisting with our data, analytics and artificial intelligence team, there is always a wide variety of disciplines within ICT to turn your hand too.
Land Surveying
Land surveying is a key part of the construction industry, where precision and accuracy are paramount. As a land surveyor, you’ll use advanced technology like GPS, drones and laser scanning to measure and record land features, assisting in creating detailed site plans and influencing the development of buildings, roads and infrastructure. This helps to ensure projects comply with legal standards and are built to specification. Your work supports the client, project managers and engineers by providing crucial data for site planning, design and construction.
Legal
Legal contracts are the foundation of our entire business, whether with staff, suppliers, customers or stakeholders. We also navigate complex regulations and laws every day. Behind all this is our inhouse legal team, whose work ensures Fulton Hogan meets its multiple health and safety, environmental, social and commercial goals, and obligations. Immersed in the business, including strategy development, pre-planning, executing transactions and resolving issues/disputes, the legal team works with teams right across the business to provide the sound legal advice they need, and to ask the right questions! It’s fast paced, involves different legal principles every day and is never, ever dull!
People and Performance
People and Performance is responsible for the programme of work that ensures a structured, equitable and compliant environment for our employees. The backbone of the function is to attract, develop and retain skilled employees while mitigating risk, to ensure the success of the company’s long-term vision. Specialisations include talent acquisition, learning and development, reward and compensation, employment relations, industry relations, workforce planning and much more.
Project Controls
Project Controls is an essential function that helps achieve successful project and programme outcomes. It focuses on gathering and analysing project data to minimise Fulton Hogan’s risk exposure by keeping track of costs, time and risks. It achieves this by implementing discipline, methodical processes and systems or tools to plan, manage, monitor and mitigate any events that might impact the cost and schedule of a project. It’s a challenging field that encompasses planning, scheduling, risk management, change management, cost estimating, cost management and assurance, schedule control and management, supplier performance, procurement management and reporting.
Quantity Surveying
A contractor’s quantity surveyor works on behalf of a construction company, focusing on cost management throughout a project’s lifecycle. They estimate and analyse costs for materials, labour and other resources, aiding in budget development and monitoring. Working with project managers, they track expenses, create/assess variations and negotiate contracts with subcontractors. A contractor’s quantity surveyor plays a pivotal role in optimising project finances, ensuring profitability and adherence to budgetary constraints.
Quality Management
Quality management ensures client satisfaction, compliance with regulations and standards, minimises rework and defects, enhances reputation and competitiveness, saves costs and drives continuous improvement.