Renewals Manager

Higgins; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver 4% match

Training & development

Career opportunities

Retail discounts

Fuel discounts & free pie

Job summary

Higgins is seeking a Renewals Manager to lead the annual and forward renewals programme for a live transport network in Wellington. You will coordinate with contract leadership, ops teams, and clients to ensure safe, efficient delivery and high standards.

This role suits ownership, strategic planning with delivery, and collaborative work to achieve outstanding outcomes for communities and clients. You'll manage budgets, risks, and supplier relationships while driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or 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 in operational environments.
• Ability to manage budgets, financial forecasting, and programme performance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Construction Mgmt

Asset Lifecycle

Program Planning

Cost Control

Risk Mgmt

NZTA Specs

Forward Works

Digital Delivery

Traffic Mgmt

Education

Civil Engineering or related degree

Job description

Description

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.

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.