Regional Manager Vac-u-digga

5 months ago


Lower Hutt, New Zealand InterGroup Full time

Are you an experienced Regional Manager and a bit of a character? At Vac U Digga, our people are real good characters who have each other’s backs every day. And we're after more characters like you to come and join us

**What's the job?**

Vac-U-Digga brings New Zealand the latest technologies and innovations in hydro excavation and underground asset protection. Operating from our strategically located depots across the North and South Islands, we can provide your business with solutions that will significantly mitigate your risk of damaging underground assets.You may not have heard of us, but we do a lot - and we've got aspirations to be number one in every area we deliver. The only thing stopping us is needing more people That's where you come in, are you up for the challenge?

Reporting to the National Operations Manager, the Regional Manager role will coordinate and manage the interdependencies between groups of related projects/ contracts, managing horizontally across operational contracts/projects and ensuring that cross-contact/project work effort remains feasible from a business standpoint and returns the expected benefits to the Company.

Working closely with the Operations Supervisor, you will provide local direction and leadership whilst ensuring the appropriate allocation, coordination and utilisation of both staff and plant. You will be responsible for business growth within the region, driving operational excellence in the delivery of service, with overall responsibility for cost control whilst meeting all health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.

**You'll benefit from**:

- Job security - we're an essential service and there will always be work for you
- A hands-on training programme with a wide range of courses
- A welcoming, helpful team - our characters are down to earth and all willing to muck in to give each other a hand - everyone feels like they belong here
- Heaps of development and opportunities for growth
- True health and safety - you'll never have to work in an unsafe environment or in a situation where you feel uncomfortable

**Are you the right fit?**

We're after characters who are always wanting to learn and grow - your voice matters here, and you will be empowered to make decisions, not just take directions. We’re hoping you’ll be enthusiastic and have a can-do attitude, along with good communication skills. We're all about trust and loyalty here. Our team is built on a strong buddy system for most of our work, so you've got to like working as a team.

The technical stuff you'll need includes:

- Be degree-qualified in an Engineering, Operations, Business or Management field
- Have a minimum of 5 years in a management role, managing projects and staff
- Significant sales experience and proven track record of growing business within the region.
- Lead and implements continuous improvements through effective change management
- Adapt and work effectively in a changing environment
- Have the ability to lead, motivate and contribute to outstanding team performance and to achieving goals and strategies
- Conduct critical analysis to facilitate informed decision making
- Gather relevant information to identify or deal with key issues and relationships

**Skills Required**:

- Have advanced skills in financial management, budgeting, and contract negotiations
- Be conscientious and well-organised with an ability to get things done
- Have good reporting skills
- Communication and networking skills
- Be creative, influential and solutions-focused
- Have high professional integrity

So come and join our great team today - and show us your character


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