Ventia
Leading essential infrastructure services provider operating, maintaining and managing critical public and private assets.
17 days ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Waitematā, Auckland, New Zealand
Hybrid
Company Size
35,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
network build
fibre connectivity
cost control
client relations
team leadership
innovation
Shape the future of fibre connectivity in Aotearoa with Ventia, the primary service delivery partner for Tuatahi’s fibre network. This role offers a chance to make a real impact by connecting communities and enabling growth across New Zealand.
As Project Director you will lead end‑to‑end delivery of customer connections, network maintenance and build activities under the national contract, ensuring safety, quality and commercial success while fostering innovation and operational excellence.
You will work closely with the GM and Senior Leadership Team to set direction, optimise performance and identify new opportunities, inspiring and empowering a large, diverse team and subcontractor network to create a culture of trust, accountability and continuous improvement.
- Provide leadership oversight and governance for the Tuatahi contract, ensuring safe, timely, and cost‑effective delivery.
- Build strong, trusted relationships with the client and stakeholders as primary point of contact.
- Drive financial performance through disciplined cost control, forecasting, and resource planning.
- Lead and develop a high‑performing team of managers, Ventia field staff, and subcontractors.
- Contribute to growth strategy, operational improvements, and innovation within the NZ Telecommunications business.
- Lead a national service partner contract with strong growth ahead.
- Operate at strategic level while owning client delivery.
Requirements
program leadership
telecommunications
financial management
negotiation
relationship building
team leadership
The ideal candidate is a natural leader who thrives in complex environments, balances strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery, and makes decisions that consider client needs, operational realities and financial outcomes while keeping people at the heart of everything.
- Proven experience leading large‑scale telecommunications or infrastructure programmes with complex customer connection, network and maintenance requirements.
- Strong financial and commercial skills including budgeting, P&L, contracts, negotiations, and performance management.
- Exceptional relationship‑building skills, including subcontractor management.
- Ability to inspire and motivate diverse teams with a collaborative and respectful leadership style.
Benefits
Ventia offers the chance to lead a national service partner contract with strong growth ahead, operate at a strategic level while owning client delivery, and join a collaborative leadership team backed to innovate in a workplace that values whanaungatanga, diversity and inclusion.
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures of its people and is committed to providing a safe, positive environment with equal opportunities for Māori, Pasifika, LGBTTQIA+, women, veterans, spouses and people with disabilities.
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
Overview
2021 Listing
Stock Market Milestone
The company was listed on both ASX and NZX in November 2021.
5Billion AUD Revenue
Annual Financial Performance
Generates over AUD 5 billion in annual revenue with strong profitability.
2020 Acquisition
Business Expansion
Acquired Broadspectrum (formerly Transfield Services) in 2020.
400 Sites Operated
Infrastructure Network
Operates over 400 sites across Australia and New Zealand.
- Fused decades of engineering and service expertise into a single powerhouse.
- Delivers end-to-end infrastructure services—from design and maintenance to decommissioning.
- Typical projects include keeping hospitals, schools, and transport systems running, as well as building telecommunications networks and remediating contaminated land.
- Specializes in defence, telecoms, transport, water and utilities, environmental works, and social infrastructure across public and private sectors.
- Ensures 24/7 functionality of traffic, power, networks, and critical facilities.
Culture + Values
- We put the safety and health of our people, our clients and our communities above all else.
- Redefining Service Excellence through client focus, innovation and commitment to sustainability.
- We seek to improve every day to deliver successful outcomes.
- We simplify complexity, provide clarity and develop logical solutions.
- We value strength and dependability, creativity and sustainable impact.
Environment + Sustainability
1.5 °C Limit
Paris Agreement Target
Committed to limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 °C as per the Paris Agreement and UN SDG 13.
Halve Emissions by 2030
Science Based Targets Initiative
Aims to reduce global emissions by 50% by 2030 through the Science Based Targets initiative.
- Signatory to SBTi
- Net-zero target aligned with SBTi and Business Ambition
- Pathway to net-zero with progress in GHG and energy data
- Strategy focused on environment, social, and governance
Inclusion & Diversity
Over 20 Countries
Global Representation
Western Roads Upgrade team includes representatives from over 20 countries, showcasing global diversity in the workforce.
- Workforce reflects diversity in background, age, gender, skills, experience and thought.
- Zero‑tolerance approach to bullying, violence, discrimination and harassment.
- Sustainability Council progressing workplace gender equality and equal rewards, resources and opportunities regardless of gender.
- Independent Indigenous Advisory Board and Reconciliation Action Plan supporting Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori employment.
- Cultural‑diversity activities (Harmony Week, Culture Club, food tastings) embedded year‑round.