Minor Works & Spraying Manager

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We’re looking for a Minor Works & Spraying Manager to help lead and shape a new department at Fulton Hogan Southland. This is a genuine build role. You’ll have the opportunity to set the tone, grow the team, strengthen delivery capability and help create new opportunities as the function gets established.

You’ll need to grow a high-performing team delivering good work across a diverse maintenance portfolio, including spraying operations and small project works. It’s a role for someone who can balance people leadership, operational delivery, customer focus and commercial accountability. You’ll be trusted to build strong foundations, drive performance and help take this part of the business forward.

Ngā tino kawenga mahi | Key role responsibilities

• Lead the setup and growth of a new department, building team capability, systems and ways of working.

• Build, mentor and develop a strong team culture with clear expectations, low ego and high standards.

• Deliver safe, high-quality operations and small project works across the portfolio.

• Build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and partners, while identifying and supporting new business opportunities.

• Manage programmes of work, budgets, estimating and quoting, with a sharp focus on quality, risk and compliance.

Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We’re looking for someone with

• Proven leadership experience in minor works and spraying maintenance contracts, contract management or a closely related operational environment.

• Experience building or growing teams, functions or service lines, and bringing people with you through change.

• Strong commercial nous, including budgeting, financial monitoring, estimating, quoting and identifying growth opportunities.

• A solid understanding of risk management, health and safety, asset management and quality delivery.

• A practical, collaborative leadership style with strong communication skills, sound judgement and a focus on continuous improvement.

He pai te mahi, he pai ngā painga | Good work, good benefits

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. You’ll have access to:

• Medical insurance and Life insurance after the eligibility period.

• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%.

• Parental leave top up payment with additional return to work support.

• Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities.

• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.

Ko wai mātou | About us

At Fulton Hogan, Good Work is more than what we deliver. It’s how we show up, how we treat each other, and how we keep moving forward together.

We’re reliable, friendly and down to earth. We take the work seriously, not ourselves. That means ideas can come from anywhere, people back each other, and leaders stay close to the work. This role is a chance to help build something from the ground up, with the support of a business that values high expectations, low ego and real momentum.

If you want a role where you can shape a team, grow capability and create opportunities, this could be your next move.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

If you’re an experienced leader with a strong maintenance/project/spraying background with the drive to build something new, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and a short cover letter outlining why this role is the right fit.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may make an appointment before the closing date.