Website Higgins Contractors Limited
Lead the Waikato District Council Northern Road Maintenance and Renewals Contract, a $25M-$26M annual programme managing a 1,200km network across North Waikato.
With the contract approaching its second year of a potential 10-year term, this is a rare opportunity to lead a well-established operation while helping shape its future direction. You’ll work closely with a collaborative client and experienced operational team to drive performance across the network.
Covering communities across Tuakau, Pokeno, Huntly and Te Kauwhata, the programme includes day-to-day road maintenance, unsealed road grading, emergency response and network renewals. Working alongside a collaborative client and experienced operational team, you’ll provide commercial, strategic and governance leadership to deliver strong outcomes for the network, the client and local communities.
Key Responsibilities
– Lead the overall delivery and performance of the maintenance contract, ensuring contractual obligations, service levels and commercial targets are achieved
– Build and maintain strong relationships with Waikato District Council, stakeholders, subcontractors and wider project partners
– Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, risk management, variations and contract profitability
– Provide leadership and direction to Operations, Renewals and support teams, ensuring alignment across programmes and priorities
– Drive governance, reporting and decision-making processes, identifying risks, opportunities and improvement initiatives
– Champion safety, quality and customer outcomes across all maintenance and renewals activities
What You’ll Bring to the Role
– Extensive experience leading large roading maintenance contracts with full commercial accountability
– Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Asset Management or a related discipline, with project management or business qualifications advantageous
– Strong understanding of contract management frameworks, asset management principles and performance-based maintenance contracts
– Proven ability to manage budgets, forecasts, variations, claims and commercial risk while delivering profitable outcomes
– Experience building productive relationships with clients, stakeholders, subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams
– A collaborative leadership style with strong communication, negotiation and decision-making skills
What’s on offer
– Senior leadership position and member of the Higgins regional Senior Leadership Team
– Responsibility for a 1,200km road network across North Waikato
– Opportunity to help shape a contract approaching its second year of a potential 10-year term
– Autonomy to lead the contract, backed by the resources, expertise and support of the wider Higgins business
– Opportunity to further develop your leadership capability and progress into wider regional leadership opportunities
– Strong partnership with a collaborative and engaged client
– Competitive salary package, with relocation support available
– KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%
– In-house technical training and leadership development programmes
– Access to a broad network of technical, commercial and operational expertise
– A range of retail benefits for you and your family to enjoy
Higgins is a leading construction and infrastructure company, delivering roading, maintenance and civil infrastructure projects that keep New Zealand communities connected. Backed by VINCI Construction, a global leader in construction and transport infrastructure, we offer the strength of an international business alongside the agility and relationships of a locally focused team.
This is an opportunity to join a business with a long-term outlook, strong technical capability and a genuine commitment to developing its people.
We’re with you on the road ahead – Ko tatou kei a koe i te huarahi kei mua