Head of Lower North Island - - 42730 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Shape our region. Support our people. Influence our future.

Firth is New Zealand’s leading supplier of ready‑mix concrete, masonry and related products, proud to support some of the country’s most important residential, commercial and infrastructure projects.

As part of the Fletcher Building Group, we bring together national scale, strong local relationships and a genuine commitment to building better, together.

We’re looking for a Head of Lower North Island to join our senior leadership team — a pivotal role with full accountability for performance across Taranaki, Manawatū and Wellington.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference: guiding our people, strengthening customer partnerships, and shaping the region’s contribution to our national success.

The role

Reporting to the General Manager – Firth, this role provides inclusive, end‑to‑end leadership of our sales and operational teams across a wide geographic region.

Your focus will span safety, people, customer outcomes, operational performance and financial results — ensuring our strategy is translated into thoughtful, consistent and effective delivery. You’ll nurture a collaborative, values‑driven leadership culture and support your team to grow, develop and succeed.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading overall regional performance, including P&L and operational outcomes
Supporting and developing leaders across a geographically dispersed sales and operations network
Building a safe, engaged and high‑performing culture
Growing long‑term customer and supplier relationships built on trust and partnership
Advocating for continuous improvement and sustainable performance
Contributing to national strategy and decision‑making as part of Firth’s senior leadership group

This is a role with real scope to influence — offering autonomy, connection with committed teams, and the chance to be part of shaping Firth’s next chapter.

About you

You’re a collaborative, people‑focused senior leader with experience in construction materials, heavy manufacturing or a related industrial environment.

You’ll bring a steady, inclusive leadership style and the ability to support your teams through growth, change and complexity.

You are likely to have:

Senior leadership experience in a large, operationally complex business
Accountability for regional or multi‑site performance, including full P&L responsibility
Experience leading leaders across both operations and sales
Confidence navigating a wide range of stakeholders — from frontline teams and unions to major customers
A thoughtful, values‑led approach to decision‑making, resilience and strategic delivery

Most importantly, you bring a genuine interest in enabling people to do their best work, creating clarity of direction and building strong, long‑term outcomes.

Why join Firth?

A meaningful senior leadership role with the opportunity to shape regional and national outcomes
A supportive senior team and strong handover to set you up for success
The backing of Fletcher Building, with a focus on values, wellbeing and safety
Relocation support available for the right candidate

If this sounds like you then APPLY TODAY

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t apply for roles unless they match 100% the job description.

We are proud of your diversity and see it as one of the things that make us stronger. We welcome your individuality and encourage you to bring your true self to work, so if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t fit it, we would still love you to apply.