Production Manager

JobSpace; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Marram health care benefits

Discounted holiday homes

Leader's programme for top performers

Referral bonus $500

Job summary

Downer in Wellington is seeking a Production Manager to oversee all aspects of the asphalt production business and support the Regional Production Manager in daily operations and long-term asset planning.

You will lead a high-performing team, ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, and maintain key customer relationships to drive continuous improvement and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in asphalt paving & production.
• Tertiary qualification or production management experience desirable.
• Good interpersonal, customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to develop and lead a high performing team.

Responsibilities

• Manage production of asphalt including ongoing maintenance of production facilities, with a focus on safety, quality and regulatory consents.
• Coordinate and maintain personnel training.
• Assist the regional production manager with long term plan for maintenance and replacement of its asphalt production assets.
• Identify and share best practices amongst asphalt production teams.
• Maintain relationships effectively with both large external and internal customers.

Skills

Asphalt production

Production management experience

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in production management

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our passionate and high-performing Asphalt Production team in Wellington as a Production Manager. In this role you will oversee all aspects required to operate the Asphalt Production Businesses, to support the Regional Production Manager to manage the processes needed to run the business efficiently both day to day and also planning for the future of the assets maintenance and replacement.

Day-to-day activities will include:

• Manage production of asphalt including ongoing maintenance of production facilities, with a focus on safety, quality and regulatory consents.
• Coordinate and maintain personnel training.
• Assist the regional production manager with long term plan for maintenance and replacement of its asphalt production assets.
• Identify and share best practices amongst asphalt production teams.
• Maintain relationships effectively with both large external and internal customers.
• Experience in asphalt paving & production.
• Tertiary qualification or experience in production management would be desirable, but not essential.
• Ability to demonstrate common sense and problem solving skills.
• Good interpersonal, customer service and communication skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your ability to develop and build a high-performing collaborative team who strive for a continuous improvement environment.

Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:

• Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes.
• All the tools of trade you need to do your job.
• Progression and development programmes on offer including our inspiring leader's programme for top performers.
• $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer.

Job info:

• Job identification 732439
• Job category production and supply delivery