Quarry General Manager - 12months FTC

Auckland Airport stands proudly as the gateway to Aotearoa, welcoming travellers beginning their journeys, farewelling Kiwis to new destinations, connecting businesses and workers to new opportunities, and celebrating partners and investors who back us along the way. We have ambitions to be a global hub and a comprehensive development programme to deliver this vision.

The Quarry General Manager is a 12month Fixed Term role, responsible for the overall safety, operational performance, and financial success of the quarry operations. This role provides operational leadership to ensure production, sales, health and safety, environmental compliance, and consenting obligations are met or exceeded.

A bout the role

The Quarry GM also oversees customer relationships and sales, and ensures compliance with all legislative and consent requirements, provides timely and accurate reporting and forecasting to senior management.

· Work closely with the Business Development Manager to grow and maintain strong relationships with existing and future customers.

· Forecast production requirements to meet current and future sales demand.

· Provide monthly financial reports covering sales volumes, revenue, costs, and forecasts in an agreed format.

· Work with Airport Infrastructure partners to establish and grow a bulk clean filling operation.

· Monitor quarry extraction and processing activities to ensure high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

· In conjunction with the "A Grade" Quarry Manager, ensure all quarry, pit, and opencast and filling operations run safely and efficiently.

· Undertake regular site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements.

· Ensure full compliance with all relevant resource consents, health and safety legislation, regulations, and company systems.

· Monitor product quality and stock levels to ensure customer specifications are met.

· Ensure vehicles, plant, and processing equipment are maintained and fit for purpose.

· Ensure production targets are met safely and in line with approved schedules.

· Provide strong, visible leadership that promotes a Zero Harm culture and high-performance workplace.

· Performance-manage quarry staff to achieve health and safety, production, sales, and consenting objectives.

· Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, legislation, and best practice.

What you'll bring to the role

At Auckland Airport, we are a busy hive of activity, and a lot of what we look for is how you would align with our values Respectful, Collaborative, We Care, Integrity and Exceptional.

To ensure your success in this role, you will need:

· Bachelor's degree in civil or equivalent tertiary qualification.

· Minimum of 10 years' experience in quarry or large civil construction operations.

· 5 years + management experience of a team.

· Experience preparing monthly operational and financial reports.

· Demonstrated experience managing a large civil or hard rock quarry operation.

· Strong track record in health, safety, and environmental performance, with a commitment to continuous improvement.

About us .

Auckland Airport is more than just a business. It's a truly unique place with an important role to play in New Zealand's recovery. Together we're its custodians, knowing that the work we do has the power to create positive change for our customers, the community, the environment and for the prosperity of Aotearoa. We're all about creating a sense of place where everyone can thrive, and one where others aspire to work. We're a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome people from all walks of life.

Apply today

When you work with us, you'll share our ambition to be a great New Zealand business, and one that's making a strong contribution to the wellbeing of our communities and economy.

Please note that applications will be reviewed continuously throughout the recruitment period, and appointments may be made before the official closing date of the advert.

If this role sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online now.

Desired Skills and Experience

The Quarry GM also oversees customer relationships and sales, and ensures compliance with all legislative and consent requirements, provides timely and accurate reporting and forecasting to senior management.