Regional Manager

4 days ago

Palmerston North Central, New Zealand RWR Construction Full time NZ$80,000 - NZ$120,000 per year

Our client is a well-established commercial construction business with a long history in the region. They're looking for a Regional Manager to lead the region, including the sales, pricing, delivery, maintenance and office functions. This is a hands-on role where leadership, structure and steady communication make the biggest difference.

You'll take ownership of branch performance, team culture, client relationships and delivery outcomes. The role suits someone who enjoys working in a regional environment, can build trust quickly and knows how to bring a team together around clear expectations.

What you'll be doing

  • Leading the full branch and setting consistent delivery and communication standards
  • Supporting all teams across multiple live projects
  • Strengthening planning, structure and reliability across the office and site
  • Building strong client relationships and representing the business
  • Tracking programme health, risks and performance across the region
  • Running regular team meetings and keeping everyone aligned and accountable
  • Growing a positive, steady team culture where people feel supported

What we're looking for

  • Experience in commercial construction in a senior PM, operations or leadership role
  • Strong communication skills and a calm, low ego style
  • Ability to coach teams, reset expectations and lift performance
  • Comfortable overseeing a broad workload in a regional setting
  • Good commercial awareness and confidence with reporting and branch-level planning
  • Someone who brings a "we, not me" approach and builds trust naturally

This is a great role for someone who wants to take ownership of a region, work with a long-standing local team and help shape how the branch operates. 

If you'd like to have a confidential chat about the role, get in touch and I can run you through what's ahead.

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