Quarries Manager

Fletcher Building Limited; Northland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Bay Cement, part of the Fletcher Building group, is seeking an experienced Quarries Manager to lead our Portland and Wilsonville quarry operations in New Zealand. This role focuses on safety, efficiency, and long-term resource planning, with accountability for KPI delivery and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will build a positive, inclusive culture, develop the medium- and long-term vision for quarry development, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner closely with manufacturing

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in large-scale quarrying, extractive, mining or heavy industrial operations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to lead improvement initiatives and optimize operations.
• Experience with quarry development, extraction activities and resource planning.
• Knowledge of NZ health and safety and resource management regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and safeguard the safe, efficient operation of Portland and Wilsonville quarries.
• Foster an inclusive culture focused on learning, coaching, feedback and continuous improvement.
• Develop medium- and long-term vision for quarry operations and resource development.
• Ensure quarry life planning and pit development stay ahead of demand.

Skills

Leadership experience

Stakeholder engagement

Operational improvement

Regulatory compliance

People development

Education

A Grade CoC (Certificate of Competence)

Job description

Golden Bay Cement has been part of New Zealand's construction industry for more than 100 years, supplying locally manufactured cement that supports the country's infrastructure, commercial developments, and communities.

As part of the Fletcher Building group, Golden Bay combines a proud heritage with a strong commitment to safety, sustainability, innovation, and people development.

We're seeking a collaborative, people-focused and experienced Quarries Manager to lead our Portland and Wilsonville quarry operations.

This is an opportunity to shape the long-term future of critical quarry resources while supporting a high-performing, safety-led team.

What does the day look like?

• Lead and support the safe, efficient operation of Portland and Wilsonville quarries.
• Foster a positive, inclusive culture that encourages learning, coaching, feedback, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and communicate the medium and long-term vision for quarry operations and resource development.
• Ensure quarry life planning and pit development remain ahead of future demand.
• Partner closely with manufacturing leaders, regulators, iwi, customers, and local communities.
• Monitor performance against KPIs while balancing operational, commercial, and sustainability objectives.

What you'll bring

• Proven leadership experience within large-scale quarrying, extractive, mining, or heavy industrial operations
• A Grade CoC and relevant extraction experience.
• Strong operational and commercial understanding with the ability to lead improvement initiatives.
• Experience managing quarry development, extraction activities, and resource planning.
• Working knowledge of New Zealand regulatory requirements, including health and safety and resource management legislation.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, analytical, and influencing skills.

Please note this isn’t an entry level role, if you haven’t managed a quarry then please don’t apply.

Make a meaningful impact on the long-term sustainability of one of New Zealand's most significant quarry operations.

Be part of a business that prioritises safety, innovation, and community relationships.

If you're an experienced operational leader who enjoys developing people, building strong relationships, and creating sustainable outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t apply for roles unless they match 100% the job description.

We are proud of your diversity and see it as one of the things that make us stronger. We welcome your individuality and encourage you to bring your true self to work, so if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t fit it, we would still love you to apply.