Fletcher Building

Golden Bay Cement, established in 1913, is New Zealand’s longest standing cement manufacturer. Based in Whangārei, it operates the country’s only fully integrated cement plant, meaning it mines, processes, and ships cement from a single location. 

Its strategic market placement ensures consistent supply chain reliability and supports national construction resilience, particularly in large-scale developments and regional growth initiatives.

We're looking for a strategic and people-focused Quarries Manager to oversee operations at our Portland and Wilsonville sites. This is a leadership opportunity to drive safety, sustainability, and operational excellence in a dynamic environment.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Leadership development and coaching support
• Inclusive and collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to influence long-term quarry strategy
• Access to modern tools and systems for operational efficiency

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading a safety-first culture and empowering high-performing teams
• Developing and executing quarry strategies and pit development plans
• Ensuring compliance with environmental and statutory regulations
• Driving operational excellence and continuous improvement
• Building strong relationships with iwi, regulators, and local communities
• Collaborating across manufacturing leadership to deliver sustainable outcomes

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Proven experience managing large, multi-product quarry sites
• A Grade COC and extraction experience
• Strong understanding of limestone recovery and cement chemistry (advantageous)
• Excellent communication, analytical, and influencing skills
• Familiarity with the Resource Management Act (1991) and Health & Safety at Work Act (2015)