- Company: Fulton Hogan
- Location: New Zealand (nationwide) (nationwide)
- Salary: Pay not listed
Fulton Hogan at a glance
fultonhogan.com- Founded 1933
Fulton Hogan is a large New Zealand (nationwide) infrastructure, roadworks and aggregate supplier (founded 1933), also active across Australasia. Recent coverage includes a Datacom partnership, North Island wastewater upgrade work, and workplace legal matters.
662 Wikipedia views in June 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.
Fulton Hogan - Laboratory Technician - Christchurch, New Zealand (nationwide) (nationwide)
About This Position
If you're seeking a role with variety and hands-on work, this could be your perfect fit. As a Laboratory Technician at Fulton Hogan in Christchurch, you'll split your time between lab testing and fieldwork across the Canterbury region.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducting laboratory tests on asphalt, binders, and other materials
- Performing field-testing to support construction projects in Christchurch and wider Canterbury area
- Maintaining accurate records of test results and documentation
- Assisting with quality control processes for various engineering projects
Who We're Looking For
We are seeking a detail-oriented and skilled Laboratory Technician to join our team. Ideal candidates will have:
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or related field
- Experience in laboratory testing, particularly with asphalt and binders
- A strong understanding of quality control processes
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
About the Company
Fulton Hogan is a leading civil engineering company in New Zealand (nationwide) (nationwide), known for its commitment to excellence and innovation. Our Canterbury Civil Engineering Lab offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to significant construction projects across Christchurch and beyond.
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Recent news
- Two companies, one team: Fulton Hogan and Datacom partnership - cio.com
- Court quashes panel opinion linking Fulton Hogan worker's injury to job - hcamag.com
- Fulton Hogan to deliver wastewater upgrades on the North Island - Trenchless Australasia
- Fulton Hogan supervisor loses unjustified dismissal case after being fired for sexual misconduct - The Press
- Fulton Hogan turns to Sharesies after shareholder platform cyber-breach - BusinessDesk | NZ
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Working in New Zealand (nationwide) (nationwide)
Role is listed for New Zealand (nationwide) / Aotearoa—an island nation of North and South Islands plus many smaller islands, east of Australia across the Tasman Sea. Work is on-site (not remote); expect travel or site access depending on lab and project locations.
🇳🇿 Relocation safety for New Zealand (nationwide): Very Safe — via Warnely, CC BY 4.0
National unemployment rate in New Zealand (nationwide): 5.1% — via World Bank
GDP per capita in New Zealand (nationwide): $49,591 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in New Zealand (nationwide): 2.8% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in New Zealand (nationwide): 0.5% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in New Zealand (nationwide): 1,723 — via OECD
About this role & career path
Related titles in materials/tech testing include cleanroom or fabrication tech roles in other industries; here the path is more often QA/lab support within civil construction. Growth usually comes from accuracy, documentation discipline and site–lab coordination. See O*NET 17-3026.01 for general technician task language (context differs from road/aggregate labs).
Traits that fit this role
- Adaptability
- Intellectual Curiosity
- Cautiousness
- Integrity
- Attention to Detail
Source: O*NET Work Styles (Distinctiveness Rank).
Typical preparation needed: Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. — via O*NET
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Source: O*NET (public-domain bulk data)
Salary & compensation
Workers in Architecture & Engineering occupations earn a national median of $95,541 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Build the skills for this role
Build strength in sample prep, measurement hygiene, SOP compliance, basic chemistry/materials handling, clear lab records, and collaboration with engineers. Equipment care and safe chemical practice matter more than named certifications for this listing—no cert package was supplied.
Be ready to explain how you follow SOPs, handle chemicals safely, document results, and flag out-of-spec samples. Ask how Fulton Hogan’s labs support road/aggregate QC, which standards they use, and how lab staff work with site supervisors. Prepare one example of troubleshooting a bad test or equipment issue.
Strong fit if you like precise, methodical lab work that feeds real infrastructure delivery in New Zealand (nationwide). Thin public data on pay and employee sentiment; judge culture and rostering in interview. Unrelated forum “sentiment” links in source data were ignored.
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Listing facts
- Role Laboratory Technician
- Employer Fulton Hogan
- Location New Zealand (nationwide) (nationwide)
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted July 24, 2026
- Apply by August 24, 2026
- Country New Zealand (nationwide)
- Overview Full job description on this page (234 words)
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