Network Operations and Maintenance Manager

Western Bay of Plenty District Council; Greerton; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Subsidised medical insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Sick leave from commencement

Learning and development opportunities

Wellbeing resources and workplace help

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is seeking a calm, politically aware leader to guide our Network Operations and Maintenance function. You will lead the team responsible for ensuring our roading network is safe, reliable, resilient and responsive to community needs, working closely with the Transportation Director and elected members.

You will shape planned and reactive maintenance programmes, oversee contract delivery, and support Civil Defence readiness, while coaching and developing

Qualifications

• Ten years’ experience in road maintenance and/or construction.
• Strong asset management and contract management capability.
• Financial literacy and experience managing budgets.
• Interpersonal skills and a strong customer focus.
• Ability to lead, motivate and support a high-trust team.
• Comfort operating with senior leaders and elected members.
• A tertiary qualification in engineering or a related field.
• NZTA Approved Tender Evaluator (desired).
• Understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and its relevance to network management (desired).

Responsibilities

• Lead the Network Operations and Maintenance function to ensure safe, reliable roading network.
• Guide long-term planning, anticipate future demands and respond to growth and resilience challenges.
• Shape maintenance programmes and oversee contract delivery.
• Support Civil Defence readiness and people leadership of the team.
• Collaborate with Transportation Director and senior leaders to shape strategy and delivery.

Skills

Asset management

Contract management

Budget management

People leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Senior stakeholder collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification in engineering or related field

Tools

Tender evaluation (NZTA)

Job description

The opportunity

We’re looking for a calm, politically aware and highly capable leader to guide our Network Operations and Maintenance function. This role leads the team responsible for ensuring our roading network is safe, reliable, resilient and responsive to community needs. You’ll work closely with the Transportation Director, contribute to long‑term planning, anticipate future demands, and help shape how we respond to growth, resilience challenges and emerging technology. You’ll shape planned and reactive maintenance programmes, oversee contract delivery, and support Civil Defence readiness. You’ll also bring strong people leadership – coaching, developing and supporting your team to perform at their best. This is a role for someone who enjoys complexity, thinks strategically, and can bring clarity and confidence to a busy operational environment.

• At least ten years’ experience in road maintenance and/or construction
• Strong asset management and contract management capability
• Financial literacy and experience managing budgets
• Well‑developed interpersonal skills and a strong customer focus
• Ability to lead, motivate and support a high‑trust team
• Comfort operating with senior leaders and elected members
• A tertiary qualification in engineering or a related field
• NZTA Approved Tender Evaluator (desired)
• Understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and its relevance to network management (desired)

What we offer

• Five weeks annual leave
• A competitive employment package, including subsidised medical insurance
• Flexible work arrangements and a pet‑friendly work environment
• Sick leave available from commencement
• Learning and development opportunities
• Access to wellbeing resources and workplace support
• Free onsite parking

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.

For further information please call the Transportation Director on 0800 926 732.

About Western Bay of Plenty District Council

Want to know who the Western Bay of Plenty District Council is? It's simple. We’re a Council of real people, just like you – and we’re here to make a real difference. Whether it’s reuniting dog owners with their lost pups, asking communities what they think of policies, responding to community emergencies, or designing playgrounds – we’re part of everyday life. In fact we provide nearly 40 services! We work hard every day to make this a great place to live for all. For our whenua. For our communities. For our people.