Senior Operational Leader - Infrastructure & Environmental Services

CGR Services; Auckland; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CGR Services is seeking a Senior Operational Leader for infrastructure and environmental services at Redvale Landfill in Dairy Flat, Auckland. You will own safety, operational performance and long-term success of a major asset, leading a team of about 35 staff and multiple contractors.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will coordinate across engineering, environmental management, health and safety, finance and community engagement to deliver outstanding outcomes for the business and

Qualifications

• This role requires leading large operational teams in asset-intensive settings.
• Proven record of improving safety, operations, financial, and people outcomes.
• Experience managing contractors, budgets, and capital projects.
• Strong stakeholder management with customers, regulators, and executives.
• Ability to build high-performing teams with accountability and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of ~35 employees and multiple contractors to achieve operational excellence.
• Ensure safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee budgets, op performance, and capital projects.
• Collaborate with engineering, health and safety, finance, and community engagement teams.
• Drive culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Operational management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Safety leadership

Contractor management

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications advantageous

Job description

Senior Operational Leader - Infrastructure & Environmental Services Waste Management Dairy Flat, Auckland, New Zealand

Job Description

Redvale Landfill is far more than a landfill.

We are seeking an experienced Branch Manager to take ownership of one of our largest and most strategically important operations in Auckland.

This is a significant leadership position responsible for the safety, operational performance, environmental stewardship, financial outcomes, and long-term success of a complex, highly regulated infrastructure asset.

Leading a team of approximately 35 employees and multiple contractors, you will have responsibility for driving operational excellence while building a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will work closely with specialist teams across engineering, environmental management, health and safety, finance, maintenance, and community engagement to deliver outstanding outcomes for the business and the communities we serve

Qualifications

What you’ll need.

This role will appeal to experienced leaders from industries such as infrastructure, utilities, manufacturing, mining, quarrying, ports, transport, logistics, aviation, defence, energy, construction, or other complex operational environments.

You do not need experience in the waste or environmental services sector to succeed. We are looking for an accomplished leader with the ability to build high-performing teams, manage risk, engage stakeholders, and consistently deliver results. We will provide the industry-specific training and support needed to be successful.

• Proven experience leading large operational teams in a complex, asset-intensive environment.
• A track record of delivering strong safety, operational, financial, and people outcomes.
• Experience managing contractors, operational risk, budgets, and capital projects.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including customers, regulators, contractors, community groups, and senior executives.
• The ability to build high-performing teams and create a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Commercial acumen and experience managing operational performance and budgets.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications are advantageous but not essential. We are more interested in proven leadership experience within large-scale operational environments.

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a critical operation, influence strategic decisions, and lead an experienced team within a business that plays an essential role in New Zealand's future.

Additional Information

WM New Zealand is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a drug- and alcohol-free workplace.

Applicants must currently be based in New Zealand and hold New Zealand citizenship, residency or a valid work visa.