Supervisor - Chatham Island

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We’re looking for a Maintenance Supervisor to lead from the front and deliver good work every day on the Chatham Islands. You’ll plan and organise work safely, make sure the right people, plant and materials are in place, and keep jobs moving across your area.

This is a hands-on leadership role where safety, quality, delivery and people all matter. You’ll lead operational crews, provide clear onsite direction, and step in when needed, working closely with the client, consultant and Fulton Hogan team across roading, water and waste.

It’s also a rare chance to build a lifestyle as well as a career. The Chatham Islands offer a strong sense of community, a slower pace, and easy access to the outdoors. If you enjoy wide open spaces, a close-knit local community, and some of the best fishing and kai moana around, this place delivers. You’ll be doing meaningful work in a unique part of New Zealand where what you do really matters.

Ngā tino kawenga mahi | Key role responsibilities

• Lead crews to deliver maintenance work safely, efficiently and to a high standard across the Chatham Islands contract.
• Plan and co-ordinate people, plant, materials and logistics to keep work running smoothly in a remote operating environment.
• Create a safe work environment for team members, subcontractors and the public, and step in early when something is not right.
• Drive quality, productivity and environmental standards across all sites under your supervision.
• Build strong relationships with customers, stakeholders, the local community and your team, while supporting crew development and performance.

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

• At least 5 years’ supervisory leadership experience, ideally in road maintenance, civil construction or maintenance contracts.
• 10+ years’ experience in civil construction and maintenance, with strong operational know-how.
• Full Class 1 and 2 licences with WTR endorsements. Class 4 is highly regarded.
• Experience using AWM along with great Word and Excel skills.
• Strong planning, organisation, communication and relationship-building skills, with a practical, safety-first and team-focused approach.

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

At Fulton Hogan, good work is more than what we deliver. It’s how we show up, how we treat each other, and how we keep moving forward together. We’re a business that is flat, friendly and low ego. Titles matter less than ideas, and the best ideas can come from anywhere.

We take the work seriously, not ourselves. That means a relaxed, down-to-earth team culture day to day, with serious standards when it counts. We back our people to grow, take ownership and make an impact.

On the Chatham Islands, that means working closely with each other, our customers and the wider community to keep essential infrastructure moving.

If you’re open to island life or already call the Chatham Islands home, this is a chance to be part of a close-knit team doing good work in a place known for its outdoors, strong community and world-class kai moana.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

If you’re ready to lead from the front and do good work with a team that backs each other, apply now.

Please note that the successful candidate will need to complete and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen.