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This is a hands-on regional leadership role with responsibility for contract performance, commercial outcomes, client relationships, people leadership and the continued growth of our Greenspace business across both regions.\nOur Bay of Plenty team is based in Tauranga and delivers Parks and Reserves Maintenance services for Western Bay of Plenty District Council, while our Waikato team is based in Huntly and delivers Parks and Reserves Maintenance services for Waikato District Council.\nThis is a great opportunity to take ownership of an established regional operation and play a key role in shaping how our Waikato and Bay of Plenty teams work together. You’ll lead through visible leadership and stay connected with your teams, clients and field crews. With the opportunity to strengthen performance, develop people and build trusted client relationships, you’ll have a direct impact on the future success of the region.\nIdeally, you’ll be based in the Waikato region and comfortable travelling regularly between Tauranga and Huntly, splitting your time across both teams, clients and contracts. If you’re an experienced operational leader who enjoys being close to the action, understands the commercial aspects of contract delivery and thrives on building strong teams and client partnerships, we’d love to hear from you.\nKey Responsibilities:\nLeading the delivery and performance of Greenspace operations across Waikato and the Bay of Plenty \nBuilding and maintaining strong client relationships based on trust and integrity\nSupporting operational managers, supervisors and field teams across both regions \nTaking ownership of budgets, forecasting, margins, claims, variations and commercial risk \nEnsuring contract performance, timeframes, quality standards and client expectations are met \nSupporting tenders, contract renewals, regional planning and forward work programmes \nDeveloping leadership capability, succession plan and clear career pathways for team members \nLeading a strong Zero Harm culture across all contracts and operational teams \nNga pūkenga matua | Important Skills\nYou’ll be someone who knows how to lead across multiple locations without losing touch with what is happening on the ground. You’ll be commercially capable, comfortable working with clients, and able to bring teams together across two busy regional operations.\nYou’ll also bring:\nProven experience leading multiple contracts, teams or operational areas\n\nProven financial and commercial skills, including budgeting, forecasting and margin management\n\nStrong client and stakeholder management skills\n\nThe ability to identify operational improvements, efficiencies and growth opportunities\n\nThe ability to identify operational improvements, efficiencies and growth opportunities\n\nA practical, collaborative leadership style and a willingness to get involved\n\nA relevant contract or project management qualification, or significant industry experience\n\nHorticulture or turf qualification, or experience within the OSM sector, would be useful but is not essential.\n\nKo te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here\nDowner is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:\nFree access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes\n\nCompetitive remuneration + company vehicle\n\nDiscounts for Samsung, Repco, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more!\n\n$500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer\n\nGreat promotion and career development opportunities\n\nHave a look at our other great benefits here!\nMe pēhea ki te tono | How to apply\nIf this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 736960\nWe are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. 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