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About Holcim
Why should I join Holcim?
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About Holcim
Holcim (New Zealand) Ltd has origins that date back to 1888 in Otago. Today Holcim employs more than 550 people throughout its four divisions: Cement, Concrete & Aggregates, Lime, and Corporate.

To find out more about Holcim, read the About Us section within this site
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Why should I join Holcim?
Join us and you join one of the world's leading suppliers of cement, aggregates and construction-related services. Holcim takes personal development seriously and offers a multitude of challenges.

Maybe you want to explore a variety of functions or perhaps you would like to work in a foreign country. Either way, if you want to succeed and value a competitive learning environment, you should consider a career with Holcim.

At Holcim you can expect a high level of exposure and a commitment to developing your abilities.
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What are the main operations of Holcim?
Cement
  • Holcim produces more than 500,000 tonnes annually
  • Holcim operates marine terminals, located at Westport,Onehunga, Napier, Wellington, Nelson, Lyttelton, and Dunedin.
  • Local production is supplemented by imported cement to meet market demands.
  • About 90% of cement is delivered to customers in bulk; 10% in bags.
Aggregates
  • Holcim operates out of two quarries, Bombay and Hastings, which supply approximately one million tonnes annually.
  • Further supplies of aggregates are produced by Milbrook Quarries (50% owned) and Atlas Resources (25% owned).
Concrete
  • Holcim operates a network of 34 ready mixed concrete plants owned by subsidiaries Holcim Concrete (100% owned) and AML (50% owned).
Lime
  • Holcim has two lime operations: McDonald's Lime (72% owned) in the Waikato, and Taylor's Lime (100% owned) in Otago.
  • Both operations produce burnt and hydrated lime, agricultural lime and a range of ground calcium carbonates.
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What career development opportunities await me at Holcim?
At Holcim, we can provide a broad range of opportunities in multiple locations throughout New Zealand and globally through our Holcim parent company connection.

At Holcim, advancement is based on performance. Employees are encouraged to take an active role in directing their careers.

We provide the training and development tools to support your individual initiative. You shape your own professional growth, supported by local and corporate entities.
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Is there an ideal candidate for employment at Holcim?
We need bright, capable people to think and plan with vision, to respond and execute with efficiency, and to develop and use their skills in flexible, globally-oriented teams.

If you share our passion for performance, Holcim is your employer of choice - you will find success and satisfaction.
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How do I contact Holcim Human Resources?
Human Resources
1/1 Show Place
Addington
Christchurch
New Zealand

Phone  +64-3-339-7500
Fax  +64-3-339-7499

Email  hr-nz@holcim.com
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