Region Manager - Waikato

Role Overview

Reporting directly to the General Manager at Higgins, this position carries responsibility for the comprehensive performance of the Waikato region, focusing on delivering sustainable, profitable results aligned with the company's strategic direction.

The Waikato region encompasses a major contracting operation covering road maintenance, surfacing, civil construction, and infrastructure delivery spanning from North Waikato to Taupō. This role involves leadership in safety, workforce management, operational execution, financial outcomes, and fostering customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Accountable for regional profit and loss outcomes, including driving revenue growth, managing margins, controlling costs, and overseeing cash flow.
• Translate corporate strategy into actionable regional plans and ensure achievement of outlined performance objectives.
• Provide clear, values-based leadership across diverse, multi-disciplinary operational teams.
• Champion a robust culture of safety, quality, and risk management throughout the region.
• Enhance performance in maintenance, construction, and surfacing activities while identifying opportunities for business growth.
• Maintain and expand strong collaborative relationships with clients, iwi groups, partners, and other key stakeholders.
• Develop leadership capabilities, succession plans, and sustain high levels of employee engagement.
• Maximize operational efficiency and utilization of plant, asphalt, and other resources.

Candidate Profile

• Proven operational leader with at least ten years of experience in roading, civil construction, or infrastructure sectors.
• Experience with direct accountability for profit and loss at a regional or business unit level.
• A track record of setting strategic direction and successfully achieving outcomes through leadership of teams.
• Strong background in cultivating client relationships, securing new projects, and fostering growth.
• Ability to effectively manage complexity and lead teams through change.
• Demonstrated commitment to health, safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• A tertiary qualification in civil engineering, business, or a related field is preferable.

Why Join Higgins?

Higgins is a leading New Zealand company specializing in roading and civil infrastructure, delivering projects and maintenance services vital to connecting communities nationwide.

The Waikato operation is a significant segment of Higgins, providing a varied project portfolio, solid customer relationships, and ongoing expansion opportunities across its core services.

This role offers the chance to lead an important regional enterprise with considerable autonomy, backed by an experienced leadership team and a robust national organization.