Regional Manager

Regional Manager – Canterbury/Tasman

Lead multiple operations. Drive performance. Shape the future.

Are you a commercially minded, operational leader who knows how to bring people together, drive accountability, and create high-performing teams?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a large regional operation, lead multiple business divisions, and play a key role in driving growth, performance, and operational excellence across Canterbury and Tasman.

This role is ideal for a senior leader who thrives in fast-paced operational environments, enjoys balancing strategy with hands-on leadership, and knows how to build strong teams and strong customer relationships.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary package including vehicle
• Long service leave benefits
• Lead a multi-site operational portfolio across Canterbury and Tasman
• Join a growing business focused on safety, people, and performance
• Influence regional strategy, operational outcomes, and long-term growth
• Lead and develop experienced leaders and teams
• Build strong relationships with customers, councils, and stakeholders
• Drive improvement, innovation, and performance
• Be part of a leadership team where your impact matters

About The Role

This is a senior leadership role with broad regional influence. You will lead the performance of multiple branches across Canterbury and Tasman, ensuring operational effectiveness, strong financial outcomes, and consistent service delivery.

Leading through your leadership team, you’ll build a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement. You’ll also identify growth opportunities, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and contribute to regional strategy, with oversight of health and safety, compliance, overall performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Operations Managers, Supervisors, and teams
• Drive performance, consistency, and accountability across the region
• Foster a high-performing, safety focused culture
• Identify opportunities for improvement, efficiency and growth
• Build and maintain key customer, council, and stakeholder relationships
• Oversee financial performance including budgets and profitability
• Support and champion health, safety, and environmental outcomes
• Maintain effective systems, processes, and reporting
• Lead change and continuous improvement initiatives
• Contribute to regional strategy and long-term planning

What We’re Looking For

You will bring:

• Proven senior leadership experience in operational, transport, waste, logistics, or service-based industries
• Strong experience leading leaders, including Operations Managers and Supervisors
• A people-first leadership style with strong influencing and engagement skills
• Sound commercial and financial acumen
• Experience managing multi-site or complex operational environments
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• A solid understanding of health, safety and regulatory compliance
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational leadership
• Resilience and confidence leading through change and growth
• Experience within waste, environmental, transport, or contracting industries would be highly regarded

If you’re an experienced operational leader ready to take ownership of a significant regional role and make a genuine impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Michelle Jackson ***email_hidden*** or on 022 010 7953 for a confidential discussion.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

A pre-employment drug test will be required prior to any offer of employment.