Divisional Manager

Job Description The Opportunity We're on the hunt for a Divisional Manager to join the Fulton Hogan Central Otago team, based in our Alexandra office. In this role, you'll be a key member of a solid and supportive divisional leadership team. Our NZTA road maintenance, CODC road maintenance, Landscaping and Roadmarking business units are critical to the long-term success of our region. As we negotiate to renew our NZTA road maintenance contract for another term, we're seeking a new leader to take this division to the next level. Reporting to the Executive Divisional Manager – Infrastructure, you'll lead your functions and oversee day-to-day operations, supporting your management team to achieve consistently high safety, environmental, and financial performance, while delivering satisfaction to both clients and staff. You will be a natural people leader, motivated by challenge and change, with a background in the civil construction industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial management, including Opex, Capex, and contracts
• People leadership
• Contract management support
• Operational management: enhancing productivity and creating centres of excellence
• Key stakeholder engagement and customer relationships
• Compliance across all HSQES functions (supported by in-house specialists)

On a day-to-day basis, you'll balance core operational requirements with longer-term strategic initiatives, such as:

• Leading a safety-first approach, aligned with Fulton Hogan's 'Living Safely' culture
• Developing a high-performing team culture
• Structuring the team to deliver outputs efficiently and effectively
• Providing contractual and commercial oversight of maintenance and other contracts under your responsibility
• Driving continuous operational and financial improvement
• Proactively collaborating with internal business streams
• Overseeing the pricing, tendering, and securing of forward work to maintain divisional performance
• Effective customer relationship management
• Demonstrating and leading a commitment to sustainability across operations

We're looking for someone with solid experience in civil construction or road maintenance, along with the interpersonal skills that make you a great leader and team member. You'll have experience in people and contract leadership, comprehensive financial management (revenue, expected margin, procurement, cost control, and WIP), and a commitment to safety leadership. Relevant tertiary qualifications and the ability to engage effectively with people at all levels are essential. Benefits:

• Company vehicle provided
• Medical insurance (eligibility period applies)
• Life insurance
• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%
• Fuel discount card
• Parental leave top-up payment and additional return-to-work support
• Family scholarships
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities
• Excellent discounts at a wide range of retailers

Creating, Connecting, and Caring for the Community Our people regularly donate their time to local causes and initiatives. Regionally and nationally, we offer financial support, skills, and resources to organisations strengthening our communities. We are committed to reducing environmental impact and regenerating healthy ecosystems. We partner with others to raise industry standards and deliver sustainable, lower-impact infrastructure solutions. Don't delay Apply now or contact Sophie Waretini for more information: Applications close on 6 December 2025. Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted as received, and the advert may be closed early. Applications must be submitted through our portal. Applications submitted via email will not be considered. Candidates must have legal rights to work in New Zealand.

All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen.

We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities.

We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply.

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