Regional Manager Central

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
\n Wellington, New Zealand
\n Nelson, New Zealand

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

The opportunity

Join Downer as our Regional Manager NZ Water and lead the performance, growth and operational delivery of a diverse portfolio of Water construction projects and Operations and Maintenance contracts across New Zealand.

Reporting to the General Manager Water, you will provide leadership to Contract Managers and operational teams, driving safe and sustainable delivery, strong commercial outcomes, client satisfaction and business growth.

Based in Tauriko, New Zealand, you will play a key role in strengthening operational performance, supporting strategic growth opportunities and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

What we’re looking for

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• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Engineering, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline
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• Significant leadership experience within infrastructure, utilities, construction or maintenance environments
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• Proven success managing complex operational portfolios with accountability for financial performance and growth
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• Water construction or maintenance experience preferred
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• Strong commercial, client relationship and stakeholder management capability
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• Experience leading large teams, driving operational improvement and building a strong safety culture
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• Excellent communication, strategic thinking and problem solving skills
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What we offer

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• Senior leadership opportunity within a growing essential services business
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• Competitive remuneration and employee benefits
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• Career development and professional growth opportunities
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• A strong commitment to safety, wellbeing and inclusion
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• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact across New Zealand's water infrastructure sector
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About Energy & Utilities

Downer is a leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand. Our Energy and Utilities business delivers essential infrastructure services to customers across telecommunications, power, gas, water and renewable energy sectors.

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and safe workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to contribute their best. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and are dedicated to fostering a workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.

Please note Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Any unsolicited resumes submitted directly to Downer or its employees will become the property of Downer and no fee will be payable.

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• Job Identification 735025
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• Job Category Capital Works Delivery
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• Posting Date 07/24/2026, 05:02 AM
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• Locations Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Wellington, New Zealand Nelson, New Zealand
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