Delivery Manager

2 weeks ago

Waitakere, New Zealand Ventia Full time

Ventia is seeking a dynamic and experienced Delivery Manager to lead the delivery of transport services in our high-performing Auckland team. This role is vital to the success of our contract operations, ensuring that maintenance and delivery work is performed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality—consistently meeting or exceeding our client’s expectations.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**
As the Delivery Manager, you will be accountable for supervising roading maintenance activities across the contract. You’ll be hands-on in resource allocation, crew and plant coordination, and overseeing all transport operations. With 5 direct reports and 23 indirect reports, this is a leadership position that requires excellent people management, a strategic mindset, and a drive for continuous improvement.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Collaborate with Project Engineers on weekly/monthly maintenance programmes
- Lead and mentor a team of supervisors, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and delivery targets
- Oversee subcontractor selection and monitor performance
- Participate in emergency response planning and coordination
- Foster a customer-centric culture and build strong client relationships
- Champion operational excellence and identify process improvement opportunities
- Ensure compliance with SHEQ standards and promote our “Safe for Life” philosophy

**ABOUT YOU**
- 10+ years’ experience in delivering transport services, ideally in infrastructure or civil maintenance
- Proven leadership experience with a focus on people development and team engagement
- Strong commercial acumen, with a background in budgeting and resource planning
- NZ Class 1, 2, 4, 5 driver licences and relevant TTM qualification
- A passion for safety and continuous improvement

**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?**

At Ventia, we’re driven by a shared purpose: making infrastructure work for our communities. We value integrity, collaboration, ingenuity and challenge—qualities we’ll look for in you. In return, you’ll join a supportive and inclusive culture where your leadership will directly contribute to the success of the network and the growth of your team.

If you're a people-focused leader with transport operations experience and a drive to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

**ABOUT VENTIA**

Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.

**APPLY NOW**

**DIVERSITY**

Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika people, LGBTTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

**Position Reference Number: 162936

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