Head of Commercial and Operations

2 months ago

Auckland, New Zealand Mana Recruitment Full time

Head of Commercial and Operations - Recruitment Location: Auckland.

An impactful leadership role. Unique opportunity to lead a growing, dynamic organisation alongside a passionate, loyal team. Position is based in Mt Wellington.

About Us: Independent Traffic Control (ITC), one of Aotearoa’s leading traffic management safety specialists, stands by their commitment to excellence, safety, and community. As a respected industry leader, our mission revolves around delivering exceptional service, innovation, and strong connections across the civil construction and traffic control sectors.

About the Role: As the Head of Commercial and Operations, you’ll work alongside the CEO to lead and elevate ITC’s operational success, ensuring that every aspect of the business runs seamlessly and aligns with their strategic goals.

Your Responsibilities:

  1. Safety and Compliance: Ensure all health, safety, and compliance standards are met to uphold the highest operational standards.
  2. Operational Excellence: Drive effective operations across regions to meet targets in revenue, profitability, and growth.
  3. Commercial Leadership: Guide commercial strategies to build new revenue streams, strengthen client relationships, and maintain our standing as a trusted partner in the sector.
  4. Team Empowerment: Lead and mentor high-performing teams, develop leaders across ITC, and foster a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  5. Financial Stewardship: Oversee budgets, develop business cases, and lead the preparation of financial budgets, monitor performance, and develop strategic investments that improve profitability.

Your leadership style will also embody the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ensuring ITC operates with a deep respect for Māori and Pacific values while promoting sustainable outcomes and economic development.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Experiences:

  1. Degree qualification in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
  2. Proven experience working in a senior executive role, project management, ideally in a H&S focused industry.
  3. A track record of business transformation.
  4. Expertise in commercial strategy and operational excellence.
  5. A deep understanding of corporate finance and performance management.
  6. Familiarity with Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application in a business setting.
  7. A track record of managing large, cross-functional teams in high-growth, fast-paced environments.

At ITC, you’re not just a leader - you’re a kaitiaki (guardian) of the future. By bringing your vast expertise and excellent people leadership skills, you will help shape the growth of a true industry leader.

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