Cwnoc Maintenance Operations Manager

We are seeking a Maintenance Operations Manager to join our dynamic team in Taupō. Overseeing the CWNOC Maintenance Contract, you will drive business and contract deliverables while ensuring performance measures are met.

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

In this key leadership role, you’ll work with the Network Maintenance Manager and CWNOC Leadership team to shape and implement business strategy while supporting commercial and profitable operations. Your main focus will be overseeing CWNOC Maintenance activities across the contract network, ensuring work meets client and stakeholder satisfaction, and achieving targets for productivity, budget, quality, and safety.

In addition, you will :

• Ensure the team maintains an unwavering focus on Zero Harm
• Manage all maintenance operations across the entire CWNOC Contract Network
• Strengthen relationships with clients, ensuring we deliver as promised, every time
• Grow and develop the team by providing clear, positive leadership
• Ensure contracts are delivered as expected
• Collaborate with the BOP Maintenance Manager and CWNOC Contract Manager to retain and enhance current business, and explore opportunities for new business
Lead and support the maintenance and operational teams to achieve successful outcomes

This is a Full-Time, Permanent position based from our Rotokawa, Taupō depot.

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

As an experienced leader, you’ll bring with you the following:

• A tertiary qualification (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a related field is desirable
• Experience managing the full project lifecycle, from tendering to delivery
• A proven track record in developing a culture that supports SQE management, encouraging and rewarding excellence
• Leadership, prioritizing people and providing decisive direction to teams and the wider business
• Excellent strategic planning skills, with a focus on delivering business-as-usual (BAU) operations with excellence while driving market growth.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships
• Proven expertise in financial and performance management
• Extensive experience in the construction industry, including commercial acumen, project controls, programme management, and resource planning.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple suppliers and subcontractors effectively.
Clear leadership behaviours that empower and inspire teams.

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here

Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:

• Competitive base salary + company vehicle
• You will receive ongoing mentoring, training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme for individuals and family
• Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
• Discounts for Samsung, Repco, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more!
• Free carparking available at the office with plenty of public transport nearby

Have a look at our other great benefits here!

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here!

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 718699.

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.