Cadet - Auckland

Auckland
Permanent
Full-time

8 days ago

Kickstart Your Career in Civil Construction - Earn, Learn and Grow with HigginsNo experience? No problem! The Higgins Cadet Programme is your chance to build a real career in infrastructure and civil construction - and get paid while you do it.Why Join?

Be part of a supportive, hands-on team
Build real skills on the job and get paid while you learn
Follow a personalised learning plan
Discover long-term career opportunities

Who We're Looking For

School leavers or those thinking of leaving early
No qualifications needed - just a great attitude!
Class 1 driver licence preferred
Based in Auckland, Waipukurau, Palmerston North, or Wellington
Ready to start in October

How The Programme WorksYour journey starts with a week-long induction in Auckland - travel and accommodation are covered. Then, over 12 months in your home region, you'll rotate through key workstreams:

Asphalt surfacing
Traffic management
Road maintenance
Asphalt plant
Chip sealing

Each rotation lasts around eight to ten weeks, giving you hands-on experience across the business and a chance to discover what you enjoy most. You'll build safety, technical and everyday work skills.How You'll Be SupportedManagers and supervisors will guide your day-to-day learning, Buddies: Team members who model best practice will support you on the job and Career Coaches will help you plan your future and navigate development.Where It LeadsAfter completing all four-five rotations, you'll move to the workstream where you shine brightest. You'll keep building experience and you'll also have the opportunity to earn the NZQA Level 3 Certificate in Infrastructure Works - a nationally recognised qualification. You'll also be on track to earn the NZQA Level 3 Certificate in Infrastructure WorksReady To Apply?If you're keen to learn, grow, and build a future in civil construction, we want to hear from you. Apply now!Higgins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand. We are on a dynamic growth path with people at the heart of what we do every day.Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace. The successful applicants will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check - you'll need to be fit for work!Applications close Thursday 11th SeptemberWe are actively looking to fill this role and encourage your early application. Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the advertised closing date.Research shows that females and minority groups don't always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don't quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.

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