Manager Critical Infrastructure

About The Role

Ventia is seeking an experienced Manager to lead operational delivery across our Critical Infrastructure North portfolio. This role supports key clients in the Transport, Energy Netoworks, and telecommunications sectors.

This position is responsible for leading approximately 18–20 direct reports, including supervisors, technicians and self‑perform crews, as well as managing subcontractor delivery. The role suits an established operational leader with experience in telecommunications, power or substation environments, including comms work within high‑risk or restricted facilities (similar to Inside Plant / Comms Technician environments).

This role can be based in either Auckland or Hamilton.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the safe and compliant delivery of critical infrastructure works to time, cost and quality targets
• Champion a “Safety & Health above all else” culture through strong field leadership
• Manage and develop high‑performing operational teams and subcontractors
• Build strong client relationships and deliver service excellence
• Maintain budget control, productivity and variation management
• Contribute technical and operational input into tenders and bid responses

About You

• Solid experience in operational delivery within a complex infrastructure environment
• Proven people leadership capability
• Experience across telecommunications, power or transport infrastructure
• Strong safety, stakeholder and commercial mindset

Why Ventia?

• Work on essential infrastructure that keeps communities connected
• Lead major programmes with well‑known clients
• Supportive, inclusive culture with real career development opportunities

Ventia Benefits

• Health Essentials plan with Southern Cross
• Boost app that offer retail and fuel discounts
• Training and development opportunities through the Ventia Academy
• Fitness passport for health and wellbeing

Apply now to play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure across the North. This role is open to Ventia employees only. Applications close on the 30th April 12nn

Diversity

Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika people, LGBTTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

How To Apply

If you are looking to expand your career with a business that rewards and values its employees, please apply below by clicking on the apply now button.

Position Reference Number: 167027