Network Inspector & Operation Support Manager

Clutha NZ; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Company vehicle

Ongoing professional development and培训

Job summary

SouthRoads in Balclutha is seeking an experienced Network Inspector to join the Clutha Maintenance team. You will inspect the road network, identify maintenance needs and manage work crews and subcontractors in coordination with Council representatives.

Key responsibilities include handling RFS, planning and programming, and ensuring safety, compliance and quality across the network. The role combines fieldwork with asset management duties within RAMM.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in road maintenance and network inspection.
• Knowledge of pavement defects, edge breaks, stabilisation and resealing.
• Ability to identify and prioritise maintenance requirements.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Experience with RAMM or similar asset management systems.
• Good planning and organisational abilities.
• Understanding health, safety and environmental requirements in civil construction.
• Ability to work independently in the field.

Responsibilities

• Undertake routine inspections of the road network and identify pavement, shoulder and roadside defects.
• Assess maintenance needs and recommend repairs or treatments.
• Manage Customer Service Requests (RFS) including investigation, response, programming and close-out.
• Coordinate stabilisation and pavement resealing programmes.
• Liaise with crews and subcontractors to ensure safe, efficient delivery of work.
• Maintain inspection records, work histories and asset information in RAMM.
• Assist with monthly programming and work prioritisation.
• Liaise with Clutha District Council representatives on maintenance requirements.
• Monitor quality, health and safety, and environmental compliance.
• Respond to network issues and emergencies when required.

Skills

Road maintenance

Network inspection

Pavement defects

RAMM asset management

Project coordination

Health and safety

Communication

Independent field work

Tools

RAMM

Asset management software

Job description

Network Inspector & Operation Support Manager

Join SouthRoads and help maintain and improve the Clutha District road network.

SouthRoads is a leading civil construction and maintenance contractor operating throughout the lower South Island. As part of the HWR Group, we deliver a wide range of infrastructure services including road maintenance, construction, surfacing, stabilisation, asset management and emergency response services.

We are seeking an experienced and motivatedNetwork Inspector to join our Clutha Maintenance team based in Balclutha.

This is a varied and hands-on role responsible for inspecting the road network, identifying maintenance requirements, managing Customer Service Requests (RFS) and managing work crews and sub-contractors as required. Working closely with Council representatives, you will play a key role in ensuring the network remains safe, compliant and well maintained.

Key Responsibilities

Undertake routine inspections of the road network and identify pavement, shoulder and roadside defects.

Assess maintenance needs and recommend appropriate repair or treatment options.

Manage Customer Service Requests (RFS), including investigation, response, programming and close-out.

Coordinate and support the delivery of stabilisation and pavement resealing programmes.

Liaise with stabilisation and resealing crews and subcontractors to ensure work is delivered safely and efficiently.

Maintain accurate inspection records, work histories and asset information within RAMM.

Assist with monthly programming and work prioritisation.

Liaise with Clutha District Council representatives regarding maintenance requirements and customer enquiries.

Monitor quality, health and safety, and environmental compliance.

Respond to network issues and emergency events when required.

What We're Looking For

Experience in road maintenance, roading construction or network inspection.

Knowledge of pavement defects, edge breaks, stabilisation and resealing activities.

Experience identifying and prioritising maintenance requirements.

Strong communication and customer service skills.

Experience working with RAMM or similar asset management systems.

Good planning and organisational skills.

Understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements in the civil construction industry.

The ability to work independently and make sound decisions in the field.

Why SouthRoads?

Competitive remuneration package.

Company vehicle.

Ongoing professional development and training.

Stable South Island business backed by the HWR Group.

Opportunity to work on one of Otago's important road maintenance contracts.

Supportive team environment with strong local knowledge and capability.

If you know roads, can spot what needs attention and take pride in keeping your local network safe, we would like to hear from you.

SouthRoads is committed to a safe and drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment medical and drug screening.