Regional Manager - Greenspace

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced operational leader to oversee our Greenspace teams and contracts across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty. This is a hands-on regional leadership role with responsibility for contract performance, commercial outcomes, client relationships, people leadership and the continued growth of our Greenspace business across both regions.

Our Bay of Plenty team is based in Tauranga and delivers Parks and Reserves Maintenance services for Western Bay of Plenty District Council, while our Waikato team is based in Huntly and delivers Parks and Reserves Maintenance services for Waikato District Council.

This is a great opportunity to take ownership of an established regional operation and play a key role in shaping how our Waikato and Bay of Plenty teams work together. You’ll lead through visible leadership and stay connected with your teams, clients and field crews. With the opportunity to strengthen performance, develop people and build trusted client relationships, you’ll have a direct impact on the future success of the region.

Ideally, you’ll be based in the Waikato region and comfortable travelling regularly between Tauranga and Huntly, splitting your time across both teams, clients and contracts. If you’re an experienced operational leader who enjoys being close to the action, understands the commercial aspects of contract delivery and thrives on building strong teams and client partnerships, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

Leading the delivery and performance of Greenspace operations across Waikato and the Bay of Plenty

Building and maintaining strong client relationships based on trust and integrity

Supporting operational managers, supervisors and field teams across both regions

Taking ownership of budgets, forecasting, margins, claims, variations and commercial risk

Ensuring contract performance, timeframes, quality standards and client expectations are met

Supporting tenders, contract renewals, regional planning and forward work programmes

Developing leadership capability, succession plan and clear career pathways for team members

Leading a strong Zero Harm culture across all contracts and operational teams

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

You’ll be someone who knows how to lead across multiple locations without losing touch with what is happening on the ground. You’ll be commercially capable, comfortable working with clients, and able to bring teams together across two busy regional operations.

You’ll also bring

Proven experience leading multiple contracts, teams or operational areas

Proven financial and commercial skills, including budgeting, forecasting and margin management

Strong client and stakeholder management skills

The ability to identify operational improvements, efficiencies and growth opportunities

The ability to identify operational improvements, efficiencies and growth opportunities

A practical, collaborative leadership style and a willingness to get involved

A relevant contract or project management qualification, or significant industry experience

Horticulture or turf qualification, or experience within the OSM sector, would be useful but is not essential.

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here

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

Competitive remuneration + company vehicle

Discounts for Samsung, Repco, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more!

$500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer

Great promotion and career development opportunities

Have a look at our other great benefits here!

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 736960

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.