Branch Manager - Timaru

Citycare Water; Timaru; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance

Bereavement leave

Sick leave from day one

Employee benefits program

Job summary

Citycare Water in Timaru is seeking an experienced Branch Manager to lead our local maintenance contracts and water infrastructure services. You will report to the Regional Manager and drive safe, efficient delivery while building strong client partnerships.

The role requires proven management experience, leading teams of 20+ staff, and a solid understanding of Three Waters. We offer a supportive culture, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven operational or contract management experience.
• Experience leading teams of 20 or more staff members.
• A relevant management or technical qualification, ideally the New Zealand Certificate in Engineering (or an equivalent credential).
• In‑depth understanding of the Three Waters network and the wider water industry.
• Demonstrated success delivering contracts to time, budget, and quality.
• Extensive health, safety and environmental experience.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining strong, trusted partnerships with our clients.
• Leading the delivery of maintenance contracts safely, efficiently, and profitably.
• Optimising staff, plant, and resources for maximum productivity.
• Maintaining accurate reporting, documentation, and client communication.
• Building a high-performing, collaborative culture

Skills

Contract management

Team leadership

Operational management

Client relationship management

Health & safety expertise

Education

New Zealand Certificate in Engineering

Job description

Protecting the health of our water.

About Us

We believe that’s worth caring about.

At Citycare Water, we’re proud to be the country’s largest dedicated experts in three waters – around 600 good people, making it happen across 10 locations. We specialise in water network maintenance and reticulation renewal construction. We service almost a quarter of properties nationwide; and we maintain over 20,000kms of pipe network. That’s 2X the length of the NZ’s state highways! Water may seem like such an everyday thing. but that’s what makes it so important. every day, every living thing needs it.

So, join us on our mission to ensure every community has access to safe water for life - we believe that’s worth striving for.

About The Job

We’re looking for an experienced Branch Manager to join our team in Timaru!

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Regional Manager, you’ll be responsible for delivering critical maintenance contracts and water infrastructure services across the Timaru District. This may include:

• Building and maintaining strong, trusted partnerships with our clients.
• Leading the delivery of maintenance contracts safely, efficiently, and profitably.
• Optimising staff, plant, and resources for maximum productivity.
• Maintaining accurate reporting, documentation, and client communication.
• Building a high-performing, collaborative culture

What You’ll Need

• Proven operational or contract management experience.
• Experience leading teams of 20 or more staff members.
• A relevant management or technical qualification, ideally the New Zealand Certificate in Engineering (or an equivalent credential).
• In‑depth understanding of the Three Waters network and the wider water industry.
• Demonstrated success delivering contracts to time, budget, and quality
• Extensive health, safety and environmental experience.

All preferred candidates will be required to complete preemployment checks to the employer’s satisfaction. These checks include but are not limited to, Ministry of Justice criminal conviction report, medical assessment, and drug and alcohol testing.

If you have any further questions, please email [e-mail]

Benefits And Culture

At our core, we believe that diverse teams drive better outcomes. We're proud to support and invest in initiatives that create a workplace where everyone feels they belong:

• Perks such as discounted health insurance, mental health first aiders, regular health check-ups, flu vaccinations and access to our employee assistance programme.
• Our Women in Water network provides resources, support and opportunities to thrive as a woman in your career and life in general. This wāhine-only environment is a safe space to connect, ask questions, share thoughts and experiences, support each other and have some fun.
• Employee benefits and discounts via BOOST.
• Making Waves – Reward & Recognition Program: We celebrate team members who truly live our values through our Making Waves program, recognising and rewarding outstanding contributions every quarter
• You’re covered from your very first day, with bereavement leave and five days’ sick leave available right from the start.
• Our culture values different perspectives and we provide mentorship and training to help all team members succeed and progress in their careers.

Find Out More

Visit our Careers page to hear from our people about what it’s like working for Citycare Water; and visit our News section to read about the work we do protecting the health of our water in our local communities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and believes that every member of our team brings unique perspectives and strengths to our company.