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.
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View our 2024 Early Careers Booklet online
Our Programmes
Our Early Careers programme has a range of pathways that can help you launch your career, gain first-hand experience, and develop the knowledge and skills that could open a world of opportunities. Whether you choose to join us as a graduate, apprentice, trainee or an intern, you’ll gain a range of experiences, building the knowledge and skills to complement your studies and help you succeed in your chosen profession.
Work Experience
Work experience is a short to medium term placement within a professional setting. This opportunity allows candidates to explore potential career paths, gain insights into workplace dynamics, support with market/industry or section research, and apply theoretical learning to real-world scenarios. Work experience helps candidates make informed decisions about their future while building foundational skills or develop knowledge to support projects and research.
Intern
As an Intern, you will have the opportunity to gain experience in your chosen field of study while contributing to real projects and initiatives. This role is designed to provide you with 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
An undergraduate applies the theory and skills learned in their final year of academic learning into a business context. An undergraduate is fluid in nature and will respond to genuine business challenges with problem-solving and continuous improvement. This role may also give them access to systems, software, industry contacts and professional personnel to support them with their final year projects.
Cadet
A Cadet is an individual undergoing a structured learning programme aimed at acquiring essential skills and knowledge in a particular job, role or industry. Through a combination of formal instruction and practical experience, trainees develop proficiency and readiness for full employment while contributing to organisational goals.
Apprentice
An apprentice is an individual who participates in an industry-recognised, external 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 them for a successful career in their chosen field.
Graduate
From a development perspective, a graduate assumes a transitional role bridging academia and professional life. They embark on a journey of skill refinement, gaining practical experience and adapting theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. Graduates often undergo mentorship and training to cultivate a strong foundation for future career growth.
Scholarship
A scholarship recipient is a student who receives financial support or assistance to pursue their tertiary education. This aid acknowledges their academic achievements, leadership potential or specific talents. Scholarship recipients strive to excel academically while contributing positively to their academic community and beyond.
Project New Grad
In addition to our internal graduate programme we also take part in a three-year industry programme. Each year we hire one grad into this three-year programme where they complete one year with Fulton Hogan then rotates into other industry partners.
Work Experience
Work experience is a short to medium term placement within a professional setting. This opportunity allows candidates to explore potential career paths, gain insights into workplace dynamics, support with market/industry or section research, and apply theoretical learning to real-world scenarios. Work experience helps candidates make informed decisions about their future while building foundational skills or develop knowledge to support projects and research.
Intern
As an Intern, you will have the opportunity to gain experience in your chosen field of study while contributing to real projects and initiatives. This role is designed to provide you with 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
An undergraduate applies the theory and skills learned in their final year of academic learning into a business context. An undergraduate is fluid in nature and will respond to genuine business challenges with problem-solving and continuous improvement. This role may also give them access to systems, software, industry contacts and professional personnel to support them with their final year projects.
Cadet
A Cadet is an individual undergoing a structured learning programme aimed at acquiring essential skills and knowledge in a particular job, role or industry. Through a combination of formal instruction and practical experience, trainees develop proficiency and readiness for full employment while contributing to organisational goals.
Apprentice
An apprentice is an individual who participates in an industry-recognised, external 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 them for a successful career in their chosen field.
Graduate
From a development perspective, a graduate assumes a transitional role bridging academia and professional life. They embark on a journey of skill refinement, gaining practical experience and adapting theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. Graduates often undergo mentorship and training to cultivate a strong foundation for future career growth.
Scholarship
A scholarship recipient is a student who receives financial support or assistance to pursue their tertiary education. This aid acknowledges their academic achievements, leadership potential or specific talents. Scholarship recipients strive to excel academically while contributing positively to their academic community and beyond.
Project New Grad
In addition to our internal graduate programme we also take part in a three-year industry programme. Each year we hire one grad into this three-year programme where they complete one year with Fulton Hogan then rotates into other industry partners.
What Could A Long-Term Career Look Like?
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.