Operations Manager

Trade · Christchurch Central, Canterbury, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25/hr

Experienced technical professional? A senior operations position is available in New Zealand, leading field delivery across multiple sites.

This is a hands-on leadership job. You will organise people and resources, manage performance, protect compliance and get directly involved where technical oversight is required. Leaders in this space earn respect through the standards they enforce, the teams they develop and the quality of their decisions, so judgement, commercial awareness, practical background and the ability to lead consistently across locations are all being assessed. Only apply if you meet New Zealand employment and visa requirements and your technical experience can be verified.

Key Responsibilities

Set and enforce a strong health and safety culture for everyone in the field
Manage technical operations at multiple sites each day and lead a team spread across a wide area
Match staff and resources to scheduled compliance and inspection work
Keep technical quality, safety and service delivery consistent
Track how well the team is utilised, what each job earns and what work remains in progress
Judge capability and give each assignment to an inspector with the right experience
Control authorised work scopes and accreditation requirements tightly
Handle complex or escalated client matters personally and supervise on site when more expertise or capacity is required
Liaise with the technical services, compliance and finance functions
Forecast what capability and resources will be needed
Push for continuous improvement in operational processes and back sustainable growth while technical standards are protected

Requirements & Eligibility

Must meet applicable New Zealand employment and visa requirements
Has managed or led a technical or field-based team, including experienced professionals, while keeping standards clear
Strong technical or trade background from practical work
Holds a relevant trade, technical or tertiary qualification
Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritise under pressure
Understands the commercial side: utilisation, job costing, margins and work in progress
Sound knowledge of technical scope, authorisation and compliance
Experience operating under ISO/IEC 17020 or ISO/IEC 17025 is advantageous; electricity distribution or related technical industry experience is also advantageous
Strong decision-maker, communicator and problem-solver who has managed client relationships and escalated issues
Full driver's licence
Willing to travel between sites when required
International candidates with relevant, verifiable technical experience are encouraged to apply

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