Municipal Contracts Manager

WM; Auckland; Hybride; NZD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company vehicle

Phone

Laptop

Résumé du poste

WM New Zealand is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead our Municipal operation in the Auckland region. You will work with the branch leadership to oversee the full operational and financial management of a group of sites and employees, while maintaining a strong safety culture.

You’ll need a proven ability to manage mid-sized teams, interpret P&L variances, and partner with the municipal client and a large commercial base. A company vehicle, phone, laptop, and immediate start are provided.

Qualifications

• Honesty, integrity and accountability.
• Experience managing mid-sized teams.
• Ability to communicate to all levels in written and verbal settings.
• Experience interpreting the P&L and speaking to variances.
• High level of business acumen.
• Experience in transport, logistics or waste industry preferred.

Responsabilités

• Oversee full operational and financial management of a group of sites and employees.
• Lead a strong safety culture and manage employees, vehicles and site maintenance.
• Meet financial targets and budgets and interact with municipal and commercial clients.

Connaissances

People management

P&L understanding

Communication skills

Business acumen

Logistics experience

Description du poste

Lead one of New Zealand's most complex and strategically important operational assets.

Let’s take care of work that matters - people, place and purpose. From roads to recycling to reporting, everyone at WM New Zealand helps take care of our people, protect our whenua and support our communities.

We’re more than waste management – we’re problem solvers, innovators, and hands‑on doers. Every one of us, whether behind the wheel, on the tools, or shaping strategy behind the scenes, is helping build a better Aotearoa.

Job Description

The role you’ll play.

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a high performing Contracts Manager to join us and manage our Municipal operation in the Aucklandregion.

The role works alongside the established management and leadership team in the branch, in a region which has been set up to provide a strong regional support network.

The position responsibilities cover the full operational and financial management of a group of sites and employees including leading a strong safety culture, managing employees, vehicle and site maintenance and compliance requirements, meeting financial targets and budgets and interacting with a large municipal partner and at times, a large commercial customer base.

The person we are looking for must have a high health and safety performance record, a customer service focus, and operational excellence background to provide and maintain a safe and efficient workplace for our team and customers. Ideally you will have had exposure to working in a fast changing, multifaceted workplace where your strong organisational skills have been tried and tested. A company vehicle will be provided for the role, considering the travel requirements across the region.

Qualifications

What you’ll need:

• Key characteristics – honesty, integrity and accountability
• Experience managing mid-sized teams
• Ability to communicate to all levels of the business in both written and verbal settings
• Experience interpreting the P&L and ability to speak to variances
• A high level of business acumen
• Experience in transport,logistics or the waste industry would be preferred.

This is an opportunity for you to bring your own management style and manage the business on a day to day basis with the great team that support you along with the support of the wider corporate team. This region has a unique team approach so whilst you will have a high level of autonomy, you will operate within a team environment.

The role comes with an attractive salary, phone, laptop and company vehicle, looking at immediate start.

Additional Information

What is in it for me?

• An exciting opportunity to lead.
• Growth and development – opportunities for development
• Valid and rewarding career path
• Subsidised insurance with Southern Cross and discounts on a range of products and services.

WM New Zealand is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol-free workplaces. You must be in New Zealand and hold a current work visa/residency or NZ citizenship.