Operations Maintenance Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE

Ventia is seeking an experienced Operations & Maintenance Manager to lead the planning and delivery of the Auckland Transport West Roading Maintenance Contract. This role has a strong focus on forward planning and programming, leading a team of engineers and planners to translate job inputs into structured annual, quarterly, and monthly work programmes that drive efficient field delivery. Working closely with the Contract Manager, you will ensure work is prioritised, budgets are effectively programmed, and projects are delivered on time while strengthening administrative discipline and transactional processes. You will also play a key role in building strong client relationships and supporting consistent, high-quality operational outcomes.

ABOUT YOU

You are a highly organised and administratively diligent operations leader with strong experience in roading maintenance or similar infrastructure environments. You bring a balance of planning discipline, operational delivery expertise, and client-facing capability.

You will also demonstrate:

• Solid experience in project or operations management within roading or infrastructure
• Strong background in maintenance planning, pavement and cyclic maintenance activities
• Ability to interpret plans, programmes, and contracts with a high level of accuracy
• Proven leadership capability across planners, engineers, and operational teams
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong organisational skills
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and programme delivery
• Confidence working with clients and stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes
• Intermediate MS Office skills and strong written/verbal communication
• Relevant tertiary qualifications are advantageous, along with a Class 1 NZ Driver Licence (Class 2+ beneficial).

WHY VENTIA?

At Ventia, we’re committed to delivering essential services that keep infrastructure running and communities connected. You’ll join a collaborative, high-performing team where you can make a tangible impact on contract performance and client outcomes.

We offer:

• A key leadership role on a high-value, long-term maintenance contract
• Opportunities to shape planning excellence and operational performance
• A supportive team environment with strong leadership backing
• A culture built on Integrity, Collaboration, Challenge, and Ingenuity
• Ongoing development and career progression opportunities

If you’re an organised, delivery-focused leader who thrives on bringing structure, improving systems, and supporting high-performing teams, we’d love to hear from you.

About Ventia
As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.  

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika peoples and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

How to apply
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Position Reference Number: 167411