Reactive & Priority Maintenance Manager - - 42479 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Reactive & Priority Maintenance Manager - Wellington Region

Help keep Wellington moving. Lead the team that responds when it matters most.

Higgins is looking for an experienced Reactive & Priority Maintenance Manager to lead our road maintenance response operations for Wellington City Council. This is a high impact leadership role where no two days look the same - perfect for someone who thrives in a fast paced environment, builds strong relationships, and knows how to get the best out of people.

What you’ll be doing

Leading reactive and priority road maintenance operations across the Wellington network
Managing and developing maintenance crews, subcontractors, and delivery teams
Building strong, trusted relationships with WCC, suppliers, partners, and stakeholders
Overseeing tendering, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and commercial performance
Ensuring all works meet safety, quality, environmental and contractual standards
Coordinating responses to weather events, service requests, and after hours callouts
Driving continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence
Creating a high performing team culture built on trust, accountability, and safety

What you’ll bring

5–10 years’ experience in roading, civil maintenance, or asset management
Proven leadership experience with field teams or operational crews
Strong commercial and financial acumen
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to plan, prioritise, and make sound decisions under pressure
Working knowledge of RAMM and an understanding of WCC operations (advantageous)
A relevant civil engineering qualification (NZCE or equivalent)

Why join Higgins?

Lead a critical contract that directly impacts Wellington’s transport network
Work with a supportive leadership team and a well resourced national business
Opportunities for professional development and career progression
A culture that genuinely puts safety and people first
Competitive salary + vehicle + benefit

Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check – you’ll need to be fit for work!

Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Building better roads for safer journeys – He pai ake te hanga o ngā rori, kia haumaru ai ngā haerenga

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