Divisional Manager - 3 Waters

Fulton Hogan; Hastings; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Medical insurance

Life insurance

KiwiSaver contributions

Parental leave top up

Training and development

Retail discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan in Hawke's Bay is seeking a Divisional Manager - 3 Waters to lead the Hastings District Council 3 Waters Maintenance contract and drive delivery across source to sea. You will shape financial performance, safety, and customer relationships.

This role offers autonomy and the chance to build strong teams, with a generous relocation package for those moving to the region. You'll collaborate with clients, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure safe, high‑quality work on time and within

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in 3 waters, civil contracting or infrastructure.
• Track record of improving safety, delivery and customer outcomes.
• Strong financial planning and budgeting capabilities.
• Ability to build capable, high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Hastings District Council 3 Waters Maintenance contract.
• Oversee financial performance, budgeting, capex and divisional targets.
• Develop forward work and grow the contract pipeline.
• Manage client, subcontractor and supplier relationships.
• Lead people, set expectations and foster safety and accountability.
• Ensure contract management per NZS3910 and risk controls.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Water sector experience

Contract management

Financial planning

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

This is a great leadership opportunity in Hawke’s Bay for someone with strong water sector experience who wants to make a genuine impact. As Divisional Manager - 3 Waters, you’ll oversee the Hastings District Council 3 Waters Maintenance contract and lead a business committed to delivering excellent customer service to the community across vital lifeline infrastructure — from source to sea — keeping taps running, toilets flushing, and drains functioning throughout the Hastings region.

You’ll own the division’s contribution to the regional business plan across financial performance, safety, people leadership, forward work, operational delivery and customer relationships. It’s a role with real scope, responsibility and the chance to help shape growth, direction and continuous improvement. If you’re motivated by autonomy, performance, progress and building strong teams, this could be a great opportunity. If you’re considering a move to Hawke’s Bay, a generous relocation package is available.

• Lead the division and HDC 3 Waters Maintenance Contract to deliver safe, high-quality work for customers, on time and within budget.
• Drive financial performance through strong business planning, budgeting, forecasting, capex and divisional targets.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of forward work through pricing, tendering, customer engagement and smart commercial decisions.
• Grow strong relationships with customers, subcontractors and suppliers while managing risk and identifying opportunity.
• Lead and develop your team by setting clear expectations, backing people to perform and creating a culture of accountability, safety and good work.
• Proven leadership experience in 3 waters, civil contracting, civil construction or infrastructure, with a strong track record of operational and commercial delivery.
• Strong relationship skills and the confidence to work closely with clients, understand what matters to them and negotiate practical commercial outcomes.
• Solid contracting and commercial knowledge, including a sound understanding of NZS3910 and disciplined contract management.
• Financial management experience, with the ability to lead against plans, budgets and targets while staying close to performance.
• People first leadership style, strong safety focus and the ability to build capable teams who work hard, back each other and keep moving forward together.

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 after an eligibility period.
• Life insurance from day one.
• 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.

At Fulton Hogan, Good Work is more than what we deliver. It’s how we show up, how we treat each other and how we move forward together. We’re not big on layers or ego. We’re flat, friendly and practical, and we back good people to do their best work.

You’ll be trusted to get stuck in, backed by good people and given the space to grow. In Hawke’s Bay, you’ll be part of a team doing work that matters and helping shape the future of our water business.