Region Manager

3 days ago

Napier City, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand Higgins Full time NZ$80,000 - NZ$120,000 per year

Reporting to the General Manager - Higgins, this role is responsible for leading the Hawkes Bay region to ensure sustainable, profitable growth while contributing to the wider success of Higgins. You'll oversee and lead a regional contracting business with full accountability for safety, people, plant, resources, finance, and commercial performance.

  • Develop and implement operational plans
  • Strengthen delivery across the region
  • Drive efficiencies that enhance profitability and customer relationships
  • Promote a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement

About You

You're a proven leader with a goal-oriented style, balanced by the ability to coach, support, and develop teams in line with our values. You'll bring:

  • 10+ years' experience in roading or civil engineering
  • A strong track record in senior regional leadership within the civil/roading sector
  • Demonstrated success in running a commercial business, including full P&L accountability
  • Proven ability to win work, prepare competitive and profitable tenders, and build long-term relationships with senior-level clients, partners, and suppliers
  • A knack for resolving complex issues that impact project or operational performance
  • A commitment to health, safety, quality and environmental excellence

Preferred qualifications include a tertiary degree in civil engineering or business.

Why Join Us?

Higgins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand. We're on a dynamic growth path with people at the heart of everything we do. We offer a great working environment, competitive hourly rate, subsidised medical insurance and subsidised education and training for you and your dependents.

Looking to move to the Hawkes Bay from another region? We're offering a generous relocation support package

Are you ready to lead, grow, and make a real impact? Apply now and be part of a business that's building better communities across Aotearoa.

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