IDC Network Inspector

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Fulton Hogan is seeking a Network Inspector for the IDC contract with NZTA across Manawatū and Whanganui regions, onsite in Palmerston North. You will perform visual inspections, log defects, and update the AWM system to ensure data integrity, prioritise safety hazards, and provide evidence to inform decisions. You’ll support planning, coordinate resources, and engage with NZTA and stakeholders through workshops and meetings. Essential criteria include at least 5 years in road maintenance, strong contract know-how, experience using Work Manager and Mobile AWM, a BE or NZCE or equivalent, and a current class 1 licence. Prepare with concrete examples of hazard prioritisation and data accuracy, and align with Fulton Hogan REAL values; benefits include KiwiSaver, insurance, parental leave top-up, and development; pre-employment medical and drug screen required.

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

We are looking for a Network Inspector to join our team for our newly secured IDC contract with NZTA across the Manawatū and Whanganui regions. In this role, you will carry out thorough visual inspections of the network in line with set schedules, identifying both routine and ordered work and updating the Principal's AWM system to ensure data integrity. You'll be responsible for assessing asset conditions, providing evidence to inform decision making, sizing and logging necessary maintenance, and prioritising safety hazards and faults as per specification. The Inspector will record and address faults to support asset preservation and customer satisfaction, conduct day and night inspections, and attend alignment workshops.

In addition to the above you will:

• Conduct visual inspections across the network as scheduled, identifying defects, routine and ordered work, and updating the Principal’s AWM system for data accuracy

• Log faults and assess their severity, ensuring maintenance needs and safety hazards are correctly prioritised and recorded as per guidelines

• Provide clear evidence for decision making, size and scope required work, and oversee the quality of operational teams’ output

• Ensure contractual procedures are followed for changes in scope, support report preparation, and assist with planning, organising, and coordinating resources

• Maintain positive relationships with NZTA and stakeholders, attend workshops, contribute to meeting KPIs, and assist with miscellaneous duties as required

Good Work equals Good Benefits

• KiwiSaver employer contributions

• Fuel discount card

• Parental leave top-up payment with additional return to work support

• Family scholarships

• Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities

• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers

• Medical insurance (eligibility period applies)

• Life 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:

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience, with proven ability to assess road conditions, identify hazards, and make sound judgements on urgency and required actions

• Strong background in road maintenance contracts and comprehensive knowledge of all asset types and activities managed within such contracts

• Practical experience using Work Manager and Mobile AWM systems in the field, with a thorough understanding of AWM processes

• Hold a BE, NZCE, relevant diploma, or significant industry experience, with ability or training to undertake all required inspections

• Sound knowledge of departmental processes and requirements for road network maintenance

• Experience providing evidence for decision making, maintaining accurate records, and managing multiple inspection tasks efficiently

• Current class 1 driver's licence

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.

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.