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Downer is seeking a Regional Manager NZ Water to lead a diverse portfolio of water construction projects and O&M contracts across New Zealand. Based in Tauriko and reporting to the General Manager Water, you will guide Contract Managers and teams to deliver safely, with strong commercial outcomes and high client satisfaction while driving growth. The ideal candidate has tertiary qualifications in business, engineering, finance or commerce, proven senior leadership in infrastructure or utilities, and a track record of managing complex portfolios with financial accountability; water construction or maintenance experience is preferred; strong commercial, stakeholder and safety leadership is essential. We offer a senior role, competitive remuneration, career development and a culture of safety and inclusion. To apply, click Apply Now and tailor your resume to show quantified outcomes and water sector leadership; unsolicited agency resumes are not accepted.

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The opportunity

Join Downer as our Regional Manager NZ Water and lead the performance, growth and operational delivery of a diverse portfolio of Water construction projects and Operations and Maintenance contracts across New Zealand.

Reporting to the General Manager Water, you will provide leadership to Contract Managers and operational teams, driving safe and sustainable delivery, strong commercial outcomes, client satisfaction and business growth. 

Based in Tauriko, New Zealand, you will play a key role in strengthening operational performance, supporting strategic growth opportunities and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. 

 

What we’re looking for

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Engineering, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline  
• Significant leadership experience within infrastructure, utilities, construction or maintenance environments 
• Proven success managing complex operational portfolios with accountability for financial performance and growth 
• Water construction or maintenance experience preferred 
• Strong commercial, client relationship and stakeholder management capability 
• Experience leading large teams, driving operational improvement and building a strong safety culture 
• Excellent communication, strategic thinking and problem solving skills 

 

What we offer

• Senior leadership opportunity within a growing essential services business
• Competitive remuneration and employee benefits
• Career development and professional growth opportunities
• A strong commitment to safety, wellbeing and inclusion
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact across New Zealand's water infrastructure sector

 

About Energy & Utilities

Downer is a leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand. Our Energy and Utilities business delivers essential infrastructure services to customers across telecommunications, power, gas, water and renewable energy sectors.

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and safe workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to contribute their best. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and are dedicated to fostering a workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.

 

How to apply

If you are a commercially focused operational leader with a passion for safety, performance and client outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

Click Apply Now to submit your application.

Please note Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Any unsolicited resumes submitted directly to Downer or its employees will become the property of Downer and no fee will be payable.

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.