Ashburton Branch Manager

Fulton Hogan; Ashburton; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

KiwiSaver contributions

Parental leave top‑up

Career development

Retail discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan seeks an experienced Ashburton Branch Manager to lead a 45‑strong team across road maintenance, contracting and quarry operations. You will drive safety, profitability and customer outcomes while aligning with regional strategies.

The role requires strong leadership, commercial acumen and a collaborative style to build relationships with clients, stakeholders and teams across Canterbury.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a management role within infrastructure and construction.
• Proven ability to lead people and drive performance across a complex operation.
• Strong commercial and financial management capability.
• Ability to develop and deliver strategic actions aligned to regional goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Ashburton Branch and a team of 45 staff to deliver safe, efficient, and profitable outcomes across all divisions.
• Drive branch performance in line with regional strategy and long-term objectives.
• Build an inclusive, accountable culture where ideas matter and people excel.
• Lead and support people leaders to achieve high standards in delivery, safety and customer outcomes.
• Oversee the branch's financial performance and strengthen client and stakeholder relationships.
• Identify opportunities to improve, grow and move the branch forward.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Commercial acumen

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Financial management

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Job description

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We're looking for an experienced and people-focused Branch Manager to lead our Ashburton operation and help shape the next chapter of Good Work at Fulton Hogan. This is a broad leadership role with oversight across the branch's Ashburton District Council Road Maintenance Contract, as well as a contracting and quarry operations, so you'll be responsible for a variety of work that keeps the branch and the wider Canterbury region moving.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

As the Ashburton Branch Manager, you'll be responsible for a team of 45 staff, where you will lead from the front with a low-ego, high-expectation approach. You'll be trusted to drive performance, support your people and deliver effective, efficient and profitable outcomes across all divisions operating within the branch. It's a role with real scope, real responsibility and real impact.

• Lead the Ashburton Branch to deliver safe, efficient and profitable outcomes across all operating divisions.
• Drive branch performance in line with regional strategy and long-term business objectives.
• Build a strong, inclusive and accountable culture where ideas matter.
• Lead and support people leaders and teams to achieve high standards in delivery, safety and customer outcomes.
• Oversee the branches financial performance.
• Strengthen relationships with clients, stakeholders and the wider community.
• Identify opportunities to improve, grow and move the branch forward.
• Ensure the branch is well positioned to deliver Good Work now and into the future.
• Significant experience in a management role, ideally within infrastructure and construction or a related industry.
• Proven ability to lead people and business performance across a complex operational environment.
• Strong commercial and financial management capability.
• The ability to develop and deliver strategic actions aligned to regional and business goals.
• A collaborative leadership style with the confidence to build positive relationships with customers, stakeholders and teams.
• A focus on performance, progress and doing the right thing by your people
• Tertiary qualifications such as a Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equivalent would be an advantage.

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. You'll have access to:

• Medical insurance and Life insurance after the eligibility period.
• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%.
• Parental leave top‑up payment with additional return‑to‑work support.
• Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities.
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.

Fulton Hogan is an integrated infrastructure, construction and services business working across New Zealand and Australia. We partner with clients and communities to design, build, operate and maintain critical assets - from bitumen and quarries to roads, water and energy. Our people are united by a simple purpose: to create, connect and care for communities, while reducing environmental impact and supporting more sustainable futures.

All successful candidates must undergo and pass a pre‑employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.