VEC Civil Engineering Looking for Operations Manager – Surfacing at Whangarei, Northland Full Time

Downer has been designing, building and sustaining New Zealand’s infrastructure for over a century and is a leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand.

With over 10,000 employees in New Zealand, we work alongside some of New Zealand’s biggest businesses, councils and government agencies.

Downer New Zealand is a leading provider of integrated services. Our commitment to building long term relationships and supporting our customers with high calibre services and solutions; the talents of our people; and consistent excellence in operational delivery sets us apart.

This is an exciting opportunity to take your career to the next level. Working closely with our Regional Surfacing Managers, you’ll have oversight of all surfacing operations across the Whangarei region. Using your strong leadership and mentoring skills, you’ll provide guidance and support to our local business.

About the role

A key focus for you will be around developing and implementing strategies to ensure the delivery of profitable growth across all business in the area.

You’ll also be responsible for:
Promoting strong collaborative customer relationships with positive interactions and value adding activities

Ensuring sound financial and business practices are applied to all Area operations

Enhancing human resource competencies to ensure the ongoing success of the business into the future

Ensuring that the region operates consistently across its geographic location

Developing a Zero Harm culture in all that we do

You will draw on your collaborative approach to working within and across multi-functional teams from different parts of the business to ensure the regional success.

About you

As an experienced leader, you’ll bring with you a proven track record in developing a culture that supports SQE management, encouraging and rewarding excellence and you’ll also have:

The ability to deal with unexpected events/make decisions and provide direction to work teams

Strong financial literacy and knowledge – you’ll know your debits, credits and what side of the P&L they should sit on

Organised and systematic approach to working environment; strong planning skills

Able to apply risk and assurance strategies to ensure that the business is sustainable and commercially robust

A relevant tertiary qualification – not necessarily one in Engineering, but an attitude and aptitude to learn the industry is essential

Benefits

A role with us can enable you to develop and enhance your skills and experience. This is a great opportunity for you to join our diverse and inclusive culture and be part of a great team thriving in a collaborative fast-paced environment. We will reward you with a competitive remuneration package, flexible working arrangements, great training and ongoing development, and the opportunity to advance your career within our organisation.

How to apply

If this sounds like an opportunity for you then register your interest at www.downercareers.co.nz reference 590490

Downer NZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture.

Our workplaces are drug and alcohol free – all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test & medical.

Due to the fast-paced nature of Downer, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don’t delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible.

Please note we have an in-house recruitment team that manage all our vacancies. No candidates presented through an agency will be considered for any of our roles advertised, unless previously arranged. We would strongly encourage all candidates interested in these roles, to apply directly online through the portal provided otherwise your application will not be considered.

Advertised: 17 Apr 2022 New Zealand Standard Time

Applications close: 22 Apr 2022 New Zealand Standard Time