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Kickstart Your Career in Civil Construction - Earn, Learn and Grow with Higgins
No 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, Waikato, Tauranga, Wellington or Christchurch
- Ready to start on the 2nd of November 2026
How The Programme Works
Your 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:
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Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
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Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
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No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
- 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 Supported
- Managers and supervisors will guide your day-to-day learning
- Buddies: Team members who model best practice will support you on the job
- Career Coaches will help you plan your future and navigate development
Where It Leads
After 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 Works
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Ready 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 Tuesday 22nd of September 2026
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