Branch Manager - Timaru

About the job:

We’re looking for an experienced Branch Manager to join our team in Timaru!

Reporting to the Regional Manager, you’ll be responsible for delivering critical maintenance contracts and water infrastructure services across the Timaru District. This may include:

• Building and maintaining strong, trusted partnerships with our clients.
• Leading the delivery of maintenance contracts safely, efficiently, and profitably.
• Optimising staff, plant, and resources for maximum productivity.
• Maintaining accurate reporting, documentation, and client communication.
• Building a high-performing, collaborative culture

What you’ll need:

• Proven operational or contract management experience.
• Experience leading teams of 20 or more staff members.
• A relevant management or technical qualification, ideally the New Zealand Certificate in Engineering (or an equivalent credential).
• Indepth understanding of the Three Waters network and the wider water industry.
• Demonstrated success delivering contracts to time, budget, and quality
• Extensive health, safety and environmental experience.

All preferred candidates will be required to complete preemployment checks to the employer’s satisfaction. These checks include but are not limited to, Ministry of Justice criminal conviction report, medical assessment, and drug and alcohol testing.

If you have any further questions, please email [email protected]

Benefits and culture:

At our core, we believe that diverse teams drive better outcomes. We're proud to support and invest in initiatives that create a workplace where everyone feels they belong:

• Perks such as discounted health insurance, mental health first aiders, regular health check-ups, flu vaccinations and access to our employee assistance programme.
• Our Women in Water network provides resources, support and opportunities to thrive as a woman in your career and life in general. This wahine-only environment is a safe space to connect, ask questions, share thoughts and experiences, support each other and have some fun.
• Employee benefits and discounts via BOOST.
• Making Waves – Reward & Recognition Program: We celebrate team members who truly live our values through our Making Waves program, recognising and rewarding outstanding contributions every quarter
• You’re covered from your very first day, with bereavement leave and five days’ sick leave available right from the start.
• Our culture values different perspectives and we provide mentorship and training to help all team members succeed and progress in their careers.

Find out more:

Visit our Careers page to hear from our people about what it’s like working for Citycare Water; and visit our News section to read about the work we do protecting the health of our water in our local communities.