Renewals Manager - - 43765 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Higgins is looking for a Renewals Manager to join the Waikato District Council northern road maintenance and renewals contract, based from our Te Kauwhata depot.

This contract covers North Waikato from Huntly to Pōkeno, maintaining a diverse network of around 1,200km of sealed and unsealed roads across rural and coastal environments.

In this role, you’ll lead the planning and delivery of the annual renewals programme across a live transport network. Working closely with contract leadership and delivery teams, you’ll manage safety, quality, cost and customer outcomes while overseeing programme risk and performance. This role suits someone who enjoys ownership and working across both planning and delivery.

What you’ll be doing

Lead planning and delivery of annual and forward works renewals programmes
Use asset data, condition insights and systems (RAMM/AWM) to validate treatments and optimise delivery
Oversee pavement rehabilitation, resurfacing, and wider asset renewals (drainage, structures, ancillary assets)
Manage internal crews and contractors, including sequencing and resource planning
Monitor programme progress, costs, risks and performance
Manage variations, claims and programme changes
Maintain quality assurance and control across delivery
Provide clear reporting, risk identification and escalation
Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and stakeholders

What you’ll bring

Tertiary qualification in civil engineering, construction or similar
Experience delivering renewals programmes, civil construction or roading projects
Strong understanding of asset lifecycle management, planning, cost control and risk management
Knowledge of NZTA specifications, standards and roading methodologies
Experience with forward works programming, scheduling and optimisation
Confident with Excel and asset / digital delivery systems
Understanding of traffic management and worksite safety
Ability to manage budgets, forecasts and programme financials

What’s on offer

Competitive remuneration package
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 and see it as one of the things that make us better together.