Construction and infrastructure services provider specializing in roads, transport, utilities, and more.
Key duties include developing and mentoring staff, optimising resource allocation and scheduling, building relationships with stakeholders and the local community, identifying and mitigating environmental and operational risks, reporting progress and financial status to senior management, and driving continuous improvement across roading, water and waste‑management projects.
We are seeking an experienced Department Manager to oversee our contract on the Chatham Islands. The role leads a close‑knit crew of 14 mechanics, operators and waste‑minimisation staff, and is responsible for contract and financial management, pricing, tendering and ensuring a strong safety culture.
Applicants should have a minimum of five years’ proven experience on road‑maintenance contracts—preferably rural—including full Class 1 driver’s licence and working knowledge of RAMM. Strong leadership, a collaborative customer focus, excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships are essential.
The successful candidate must be willing to relocate permanently to the Chatham Islands, embracing the island lifestyle. A comprehensive relocation package is provided, covering accommodation, return flights to the mainland and a company vehicle, alongside a range of benefits such as a company vehicle, KiwiSaver contributions, fuel discounts, parental‑leave top‑up, family scholarships, ongoing training, retailer discounts, medical and life insurance.