About Us
We are an international company with a strong New Zealand heritage. Fletcher Building's five divisions - Building Products, Distribution, Infrastructure, Laminates & Panels, and Steel - deliver building products, and construction materials and services, across Australasia, Asia, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and the South Pacific.
Headquartered in New Zealand, our businesses have played an important role in the development of its infrastructure and commercial and residential construction industries.
Our people belong to a market leading company with strong values shaped by our rich history. We share a culture that encourages people to work together, help each other succeed, and achieve excellence through continuous improvement and innovation.Our people are proud to belong to a market leading company with strong values shaped by our rich history. We offer a world of opportunity in a culture which encourages people to help each other succeed, and achieve excellence through continuous improvement and innovation.
At a glance:
- More than 16,000 employees
- Operations in more than 30 countries
- Over 560 locations
- New Zealand's only manufacturer of plasterboard and long steel
- World's largest producer of steel roof tiles
- World's largest producer of laminate products
- New Zealand's largest distributor and manufacturer of building products including steel products, wall and ceiling linings, roofing, cladding, aluminium joinery, wood panels, doors and more
- New Zealand's largest construction contractor and residential house builder
- Australasia's number one producer of glass wool insulation products
- One of Australasia's largest producers' of aggregate, cement and concrete products.
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Coatings Technologist
The Fletcher Building Roof Tile Group is the recognized global leader in metal tiles and is one of the largest companies in the world, in its industry. They have 4 factories, one in NZ and 3 overseas. Technological leadership is one of the company’s core competencies with the product and process research and development projects being done in-house.
If you have recently graduated and are looking to kick start your career, then this may be the right opportunity for you.
Reporting to the Development Chemist, the objective of this role is to undertake technical projects for the development of new or improved raw materials, products and production processes. This role covers paint chemistry specific to our production processes and products.
Your day will be made up of assisting in product development work, providing technical support to the production department and interfacing with factory staff, as well as supporting Quality Assurance.
Key to your success will be your hands on approach when it comes to problem solving, your strong eye for detail, as well as your analytical skills. A Science degree in Chemistry is essential.
If you are looking for a career, not just a job and you’re motivated and keen to learn, then don’t delay – apply today!
Want to hear first hand from graduates in our business?
Vanessa Lanegra, Humes Pipeline Systems
Current Role: Contract Sales Representative Civil, Humes Pipeline System
Degree: Bachelor Industrial Engineer, Universidad de Lima-Peru; MBA Adolfo Ibanez -Chile
Fletcher Building is a great place to work. I started my professional career with Fletcher Building in Peru when they decided to expand their operations in South America.
The learning process and the challenges were significant with huge growth expectations. Every day was different and the opportunities to keep on developing were considerable. I started in production and by the end I was managing a whole business unit with full P&L responsibility along with sales and manufacturing responsibilities.
I worked for Fletcher in Peru for 5 years and that presented me with the opportunity to come to New Zealand and keep on growing professionally. My next challenge was with Stresscrete, starting in the shop drawing team as a CAD draughtsperson, then as a Project Manager where I was responsible for managing the contracts, pricing variations and coordinating timelines. Essentially, I was the face of the company to our clients and I had to manage several projects at the same time, which required very good organising, negotiating, and administration skills. I worked for Stresscrete for 4 years delivering many successful projects.
Wanting to develop my career in sales, I moved to my present role as contract sales representative working for Humes, giving me the opportunity to further develop my sales capabilities. I am in contact with building companies offering precast products and with the network companies (Vector, WEL, Counties Power) making Humes presence stronger in the poles market.
Humes is a very organized and well established company, the support of all the team (technical, pricing, demand planning) allows you to give quick and effective response to the customer needs.
Wentao Zhang, Humes Pipeline Systems
Current Role: Civil Engineering Graduate
Degree: Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering, Masters of Engineering, University of Auckland.
Hi my name is Wentao Zhang, and I am a Civil engineer. At Humes I have been involved in all types of interesting work, I have been part software programmer, 3d modeller, mechanical engineer, researcher, environmental engineer and a scientists.
For example, I am currently building a software system that does automatic design, drawing and presentation of calculations of our products. The completion of this system would streamline the whole process from design to drawing with zero errors. Cool huh?
A brief history of how I got here. So when Bursary finished (that pre NCEA) examination, I was faced with the decision on what I am going to do with the rest of my life! I decided to go with Engineering because ever since I was a kid I have always had this habit of breaking things apart and putting them back together to study how it worked. So I figured, why not, let's go for it. I enjoyed my studies, in fact I enjoyed it so much, and I stayed on for another year to do my Masters. My Masters taught me how to research, how to gather information, how to see through clutter and make sound choices. It helped my work tremendously. I joined the Technical at Humes, because of the vast array of opportunities that was presented to me, and I never look back since.
Humes provide you the opportunity to pursue your interest and let you contribute to the company in your own way. So in conclusion, If you want to be challenged, and enjoy learning something new everyday, give us a call
Cherie Blake, Pacific Steel Group
Current Role: HR Consultant, Pacific Steel Group
Degree: Bachelor of Social Sciences majoring in Industrial relations and Human Resource Management, Waikato University.
In 2003 I took the plunge and decided to travel south of the Bombays to attend Waikato University. When I first enrolled I had no idea what I wanted to become, although I knew a management paper would probably be a good idea. My original major was Psychology as I had never heard of "Human Resources" (HR). In my second year I changed my major to Industrial Relations and HR Management after discussing career options with the University.
Following three years of study I was very fortunate to be offered a summer internship as an HR Assistant at Ecolab, Hamilton. This was only a short term position so I knew I had to start looking for something permanent. In the interim I was employed on a fixed term contract as part of Ecolab's customer services department, while searching for my dream job. A few months, and a holiday to Fiji later I was contacted by Madison Recruitment to see if I would be interested in re-locating to Auckland for an HR Administrator's role within the Fletcher Building Steel Group. At first the thought of working in a male dominated and heavy manufacturing environment was a bit daunting. As I look back now, it was probably the best career move I could have made.
After being introduced to all aspects of HR in my first year as an Administrator, I was then promoted to HR Advisor the following year and working solely for the Pacific Steel Group. My most recent promotion has been to HR Consultant. In these generalist roles I am the main point of contact for line managers and team leaders when they need to resolve an HR matter. My areas of responsibility have included recruitment, training and development, remuneration, employee relations, organisational change, safety, and providing policy/legislation advice.
During my years as part of the wider Fletcher Building group I have been supported by a very strong network of professionals who have assisted and guided me to where I am today. My career aspiration to lead and manage an HR team within 10 years is heavily embedded in my development plan which is reviewed on a quarterly basis. I am excited by the opportunities Fletcher Building and Pacific Steel Group have offered for me to achieve both organisational and personal growth.
Benefits
When you join us, you will have access to the following:
- Innovative and market leading projects in the building industry
- Experienced and knowledgeable business mentors
- Individualised career development plans
- Wide reaching benefits through the employee education fund
- Competitive remuneration package
- Access to discounted Southern Cross Group medical insurance
- Safe working environments
A Career at Fletcher Building
As a diversified global building industry company we offer a wide horizon of career opportunities to people who wish to contribute to the growth of a respected, market leading company. That means options for career paths across a range of roles, industries, and locations.
When working for one of our business units you will participate in projects which will broaden your experience and capabilities. You will have a development plan which will be supported through training both on and off the job. Your exposure to mentors, senior management and our experienced staff will support your development and experience.
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Why work for us?
A well-resourced company which invests in its people
Fletcher Building invests extensively in operational technology and employee development. Our New Zealand employees and their dependents benefit from the Fletcher Building Employee Educational Fund, which sponsors company training programmes and personal learning and development initiatives - to the value of more than NZ$5 million in the last year.
A respected and reputable company with a strong track record of growth
We are one of Australasia's most profitable and respected public companies. We have made several significant business acquisitions and have expanded our operations beyond our Australasian base into Europe, Asia and the Americas. We have grown by a third in terms of revenue and people in the last 3 years and many of our brands are market leaders.
A New Zealand-based, global company offering an excellent range of industries, locations and roles
Fletcher Building operates from 560 locations in 30 countries around the world and employs more than 16,000 people in operations which range from manufacturing and construction to distribution, retail, R&D and design.
A family-friendly company where you're not just another number
Fletcher Building companies offer many initiatives to assist employees to balance home and work life. Though these vary regionally, examples include the Fletcher Building Staff Discount Card, which offers reduced rates to employees and their families on a range of products and services; study assistance for employees and their families through the Fletcher Building Employee Education Fund; and flexible work options where possible.
A company that values, attracts and develops practical, down to earth people with great skills
Fletcher Building companies are known for their smart, innovative and hardworking employees. Fletcher Building companies provide best-practice experience in many aspects of manufacturing, process and technology, people management and business sustainability.
A company that ensure its operations, products and services have a positive impact on the environment.
A range of strategies support our sustainability commitment, including the use of recycled materials as raw material and fuels, the use of renewable energy - particularly biomass - and the introduction of new technologies to provide energy to our industrial processes. We are also achieving greater energy efficiency through plant and equipment improvements.
