Operations Manager

2 days ago


Tararua District ManawatuWanganui, New Zealand Downer Group Full time

**Te** **kōwhiringa | The Opportunity**

Working within the Tararua Alliance, the Operations Manager, supports the Delivery Manager and wider team to provide leadership and management of the Delivery Team to ensure deliverables are being achieved. The primary role of this position will be management of front-line leaders within the Delivery team to assist with supervision of the resources carrying out all operational delivery activities across our roading network.

As the Operations Manager Transport, you will have ownership to manage/coordinate front line leaders and their field teams in the management of specific operations in the delivery team, aiding the delivery of Tararua Alliance’s requirements, optimisation of resource utilisation and achieving target performance results.

**Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here**
- Competitive remuneration package and company vehicle
- Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
- Discounts for Samsung, Repco, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more
- $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
- Progression and development programs on offer including our inspiring leader’s programme for top performers

**Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills**
- You’ll need demonstrated industry or similar experience in the Traffic Management industry
- Proven business management experience with responsibility and accountability for staff, plant and return on investment
- Proven understanding of financial management including revenue, expected margin, procurement, receipting, cost control and WIP
- A strong track record of supervising/leading teams within or across contracts
- The ability to deal with unexpected events/make decisions and provide direction to work teams Emergency
- The willingness to provide solutions to assist with a ‘continual improvement’ philosophy

You will have the opportunity to make the role your own, and mentor and develop a team of experts.

Downer NZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture.

**Our workplaces are drug and alcohol free - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test & medical.



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