Municipal Contracts Manager

The role you’ll play.

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a high performing Contracts Manager to join us and manage our Municipal operation in the Auckland region.

The role works alongside the established management and leadership team in the branch, in a region which has been set up to provide a strong regional support network.

The position responsibilities cover the full operational and financial management of a group of sites and employees including leading a strong safety culture, managing employees, vehicle and site maintenance and compliance requirements, meeting financial targets and budgets and interacting with a large municipal partner and at times, a large commercial customer base.

The person we are looking for must have a high health and safety performance record, a customer service focus, and operational excellence background to provide and maintain a safe and efficient workplace for our team and customers. Ideally you will have had exposure to working in a fast changing, multifaceted workplace where your strong organisational skills have been tried and tested. A company vehicle will be provided for the role, considering the travel requirements across the region.

What you’ll need:

• Key characteristics – honesty, integrity and accountability
• Experience managing mid-sized teams
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to communicate to all levels of the business in both written and verbal settings
• Experience interpreting the P&L and ability to speak to variances
• A high level of business acumen
• Experience in transport, logistics or the waste industry would be preferred.

This is an opportunity for you to bring your own management style and manage the business on a day to day basis with the great team that support you along with the support of the wider corporate team. This region has a unique team approach so whilst you will have a high level of autonomy, you will operate within a team environment.

The role comes with an attractive salary, phone, laptop and company vehicle, looking at immediate start.

What is in it for me?

• An exciting opportunity to lead.
• Growth and development – opportunities for development
• Valid and rewarding career path
• Subsidised insurance with Southern Cross and discounts on a range of products and services.

Click “I’m interested” to submit your application.

WM New Zealand is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol-free workplaces. You must be in New Zealand and hold a current work visa/residency or NZ citizenship.