Network Operations and Maintenance Manager

Western Bay of Plenty District Council; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Medical insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Sick leave

Learning and development

Wellbeing resources

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. This role heads the team ensuring our roading network is safe, reliable, and responsive to community needs, while partnering with the Transportation Director on planning and growth adaptation.

You’ll shape maintenance programmes, oversee contracts, support Civil Defence readiness, and coach a high-trust team to perform at their best in a complex operational

Qualifications

• Ten years’ experience in road maintenance and/or construction.
• Strong asset and contract management capability.
• Financial literacy and budgeting experience.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and customer focus.
• Ability to lead and develop a high-trust team.
• Comfort working with senior leaders and elected members.
• NZTA Approved Tender Evaluator (desired).
• Understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and its relevance to network management (desired).

Responsibilities

• Guide Network Operations and Maintenance to ensure roading network safety and reliability.
• Contribute to long-term planning and respond to growth and resilience challenges.
• Oversee maintenance programmes and contract delivery; support Civil Defence readiness.
• Provide strong people leadership, coaching and development for the team.

Skills

Road maintenance

Asset management

Contract management

Financial literacy

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Come and make a difference with us.

At Western Bay of Plenty District Council, everything we do is about making the everyday better - and helping our communities thrive, now and into the future. As our District grows and changes, we’re focused on delivering the infrastructure that keeps our communities safe, connected and resilient.

We’re also focused on our people. When our people thrive, our communities do too.

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.

To set you up for success, you’ll have

• 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.