Maintenance Manager - Liveable Streets - - 43524 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

We have an opportunity for a Maintenance Manager to join the Higgins Team based in Drury on the Liveable Streets Road Maintenance Contract.

Liveable Streets is a joint venture between Higgins and HEB Construction delivering the

South Rural Road Corridor Maintenance Contract for Auckland Transport. The team is responsible for general maintenance, emergency management, stakeholder relationships and a large programme of surfacing renewals and rehabilitation works.

As Maintenance Manager, you’ll lead the day-to-day delivery of road maintenance across the network, ensuring work is well planned, efficient, and completed to a high standard. You’ll work closely with supervisors and engineers to coordinate programmes, manage performance, and keep delivery on track while maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

What you’ll be doing:

Plan and manage maintenance programmes to meet delivery targets
Lead and support supervisors to organise crews and prioritise work
Oversee RAMM updates, QA completion, and accurate job close-out
Identify smarter ways to group work and improve productivity
Monitor costs and programme performance against budgets
Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and project teams

What You’ll Bring to the Role:

Civil engineering qualification or relevant equivalent experience
Solid experience leading delivery on infrastructure or maintenance contracts
Strong understanding of road maintenance practices and standards
Confident managing budgets, programmes, and subcontractors
Clear communicator who can work across teams and with clients
Organised and practical, with the ability to prioritise and guide others

What’s on offer:

Competitive salary package, with relocation support available
KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%
In-house technical training and leadership development programmes
Career opportunities across Higgins and Fletcher Construction
Retail discounts for you and your family to enjoy

Higgins is a leading construction and infrastructure company, proudly building and maintaining roads, bridges, and civil projects that connect communities across New Zealand. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and sustainability, we deliver projects that make a real difference. At Higgins, you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and career growth – because we believe our people are the foundation of our success.

We're with you on the road ahead - Ko tatou kei a koe i te huarahi kei mua

We are actively looking to fill this role and encourage your early application. Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the advertised closing date.

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity