Regional Manager - Tauranga

Based in Tauranga, lead the performance, people and growth of Downer's regional Water business and help deliver essential infrastructure for communities across New Zealand.

Te kōwhiringa | The opportunity

Join Downer as Regional Manager Central, leading the performance and growth of a diverse portfolio of Water construction projects and Operations and Maintenance contracts.

Ideally based in Tauranga, you'll work closely with Contract Managers and operational teams to deliver strong commercial, customer and safety outcomes. Wellington or Nelson may also be considered for the right candidate.

You'll bring a strong commercial mindset and experience leading the people, performance and operations of a complex business or portfolio.

You'll be responsible for:

• Operational and financial performance, including P&L, forecasting and margin improvement
• Leading and developing Contract Managers and their teams
• Customer relationships, contract performance and retention
• Commercial risk and performance improvement
• Safe, sustainable delivery and Zero Harm leadership
• Supporting business growth and new opportunities

Ngā pūkenga matua | Important skills

You'll bring:

• Senior business and operational leadership experience
• Strong commercial acumen and proven P&L accountability
• Experience leading complex contracts, projects or operational portfolios
• Strong people leadership and a track record of developing high-performing teams
• Excellent customer and stakeholder relationships
• Experience improving operational and financial performance
• Experience within Water, utilities, infrastructure, engineering, construction or maintenance
• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Engineering, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline

Water industry experience would be a real advantage. We're also open to proven leaders from closely related utilities or infrastructure environments who bring the commercial, operational and people leadership capability to succeed in Water.

Ngā Painga o te Mahi ki Downer | Benefits of working with Downer

• Competitive remuneration with a significant ASX-listed company
• Senior leadership opportunity within an essential infrastructure business
• Career opportunities across Downer's Utilities operations
• Health, wellbeing and employee benefits
• Access to Downer's broad in-house capability and Commercial Operating Model

Ko wai mātou | About Energy & Utilities

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

Me pēhea ki te tono | Apply now

If you're an experienced business leader who can bring together strong people leadership, commercial performance and operational delivery, we'd love to hear from you.

Please click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your CV. Successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a medical, drug and alcohol test and Ministry of Justice check.