Renewals Manager

Higgins; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

KiwiSaver matching 4%

In-house training and leadership dev.

Career opportunities across Higgins &

Retail discounts for you and family

Fuel discounts (monthly pie & coffee)

Safety, collaboration and continuousim

Job summary

Higgins is seeking a Renewals Manager to lead the Wellington maintenance renewals programme, coordinating with contract leadership, operational teams and clients to deliver safe, efficient and high-standard renewals across a live transport network.

The role balances strategic planning with delivery and requires ownership, collaboration, and strong stakeholder management. Join Higgins to drive asset renewal outcomes for communities and clients.

Qualifications

• Must have civil engineering or construction management background.
• Experience delivering renewals programmes, maintenance contracts, civil construction or roading projects.
• Strong knowledge of asset lifecycle management and project planning.
• Familiar with NZTA specifications and roading methodologies.
• Experience with forward works programming and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of annual and forward works renewals programmes.
• Use asset data and management systems to validate treatments and optimise delivery.
• Oversee pavement rehabilitation, resurfacing, and other renewals activities.
• Manage internal crews, subcontractors, and suppliers to deliver work safely and efficiently.
• Monitor progress, budgets, risks, and performance against contract objectives.
• Manage variations, claims, and programme changes.
• Ensure QA/QC processes are maintained across projects.
• Provide reporting and escalate risks where required.
• Build relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement and contribute to contract success.

Skills

Asset lifecycle management

Programme planning

Cost control

Risk management

Forward works programming

Scheduling

Programme optimisation

Traffic management

Health and safety

Budgets & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Clear communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline

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.

Higgins is looking for a Renewals Manager to join our Wellington Maintenance Team.

In this role, you'll lead the planning and delivery of the annual renewals programme across a live transport network. Working closely with contract leadership, operational teams, and our client, you'll be responsible for ensuring renewals programme are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

This role suits someone who enjoys taking ownership, balancing strategic planning with delivery, and working collaboratively to achieve outstanding outcomes for our communities and clients.

What you'll be doing

• Lead the planning and delivery of annual and forward works renewals programmes
• Use asset data, condition insights, and management systems to validate treatment selections and optimise programme delivery
• Oversee pavement rehabilitation, resurfacing, and wider asset renewals activities
• Manage internal crews, subcontractors, and suppliers to deliver work safely and efficiently
• Monitor programme progress, budgets, risks, and performance against contract objectives
• Manage variations, claims, and programme changes
• Ensure quality assurance and quality control processes are maintained across all projects
• Provide clear reporting, risk identification, and escalation where required
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers, and stakeholders
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to contract success

What you'll bring

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
• Experience delivering renewals programmes, maintenance contracts, civil construction, or roading projects
• Strong understanding of asset lifecycle management, programme planning, cost control, and risk management
• Knowledge of NZTA specifications, industry standards, and roading methodologies
• Experience with forward works programming, scheduling, and programme optimisation
• Strong analytical skills and experience using asset management and digital delivery systems
• Understanding of traffic management and health and safety requirements within operational environments
• Ability to manage budgets, financial forecasting, and programme performance
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

What's on offer

• Competitive remuneration package
• KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%
• In-house technical training and leadership development programmes
• Career opportunities across Higgins and Fletcher Construction
• Retail discounts for you and your family to enjoy
• Z fuel discounts, including a monthly free pie and coffee
• A supportive team culture focused on safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement

About Higgins

Higgins is a leading construction and infrastructure company, proudly building and maintaining roads, bridges, and civil projects that connect communities across New Zealand. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and sustainability, we deliver projects that make a real difference. At Higgins, you'll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and career growth because we believe our people are the foundation of our success.

We're with you on the road ahead

Research shows that females and minority groups don't always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don't quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.