Specification Manager

Specification Manager - Auckland

• Be the trusted advisor to leading architects and designers

• Represent premium CSR brands

• Join a collaborative, high-performing team based in Penrose

At CSR, we're building a better future together.

We are a team of 2,600 people across Australia and New Zealand, and we are all collaborating every single day towards a shared purpose - 'Building solutions for a better future'. As a leading Australian Manufacturing business, we're at the forefront of developing innovative, sustainable, and high performing building products and systems.

At CSR, we put people first. We are committed to creating a safe, respectful, supportive, and inclusive working environment that enables everyone to feel valued, grow and truly thrive. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for everyone and welcoming people of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, abilities,and life stage.

Shape architectural design outcomes and influence major commercial projects

We're now looking for an experienced Specification Manager to join our Auckland team, based ideally in Penrose, to help shape early-stage project specifications and drive product adoption across the North Island.

The Opportunity

As a Specification Manager, you'll play a critical role in influencing early design decisions and ensuring CSR products are specified into commercial and government projects. You'll combine your technical product knowledge, relationship-building skills, and commercial insight to deliver tailored solutions that add real value to architects, designers, and consultants.

Your focus will be on developing and maintaining long-term partnerships, driving specification opportunities, and supporting projects from concept through to delivery.

What You'll Be Doing

• Build trusted relationships with architects, designers, and consultants to secure specifications for CSR products.
• Proactively identify and target upcoming projects using CRM and pipeline tools.
• Deliver engaging, professional presentations and CPD sessions to showcase CSR's value propositions.
• Collaborate with internal teams - sales, marketing, and technical - to ensure projects are delivered seamlessly.
• Use AutoCAD to support design documentation and provide technical input on architectural drawings.
• Track and convert specifications into successful sales outcomes through effective pipeline management.

About You

You're a technically capable and commercially savvy professional who knows how to navigate the specification landscape. You're confident in front of architects, and you know how to influence decisions with credibility and insight.

You'll ideally bring:

• Proven experience in architectural specification within the commercial construction industry.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycles and how to align product solutions with customer needs.
• AutoCAD proficiency - essential for reviewing and supporting design documentation.
• Experience using CRM systems and managing project pipelines.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to work autonomously across multiple stakeholders.

What's on Offer

We strive to support your professional and personal growth. Here are some of the perks you'll enjoy as part of the CSR team:

• Attractive salary and benefits, including access to exclusive discounts and offers.

• Supportive and collaborative culture that fosters innovation and inclusion. You'll be surrounded by talented colleagues who are passionate about their work and committed to helping each other succeed.

• Care and wellbeing offer includes up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave, and access to an employee assistance program.

• Rewarding career with on-the-job learning, development, and upskilling opportunities within and across our brands

Sound like your next move?

Apply Now

If you're ready to shape the future of CSR's market position in NZ through strategic specification expertise, we'd like to hear from you: Just click on the Apply for this job button.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and you see yourself in this role, we'd love to hear from you

We have a strong commitment to workplace health and safety and the wellbeing of our people. Successful candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screening and a background check.