National Asphalt Paving Operations Manager

What you’ll bring to the role:

Minimum of 10 years Asphalt Paving experience with 5+ years in a senior role within the Asphalt industry
Confident in managing complex projects and supporting operations with effective technical solutions.
Proven experience planning and organising to achieve maximum utilisation of plant, labour and materials and ability to apply this on a national scale.
Hands on experience managing financial performance including cost management, monthly reporting and analysis (results / profit loss)
Proven experience in effective job pricing including materials, labour and plant and associated margin / profit calculations.
Experience developing capability within teams and coaching line leaders.
Relevant Tertiary/Trade Qualifications
A high level of knowledge and commitment to operational health and safety best practice
Knowledge of NZ Asphalt Specifications and compliance
Technical knowledge of Asphalt Design to work alongside the Higgins Technical Team
Knowledge around Asphalt Plant/Production.


Come join the Green Team:

Competitive salary + company vehicle
Opportunity to be involved in projects in the pacific islands.
Career development – opportunities to continue grow your career at Higgins and the wider
Fletcher Building group of businesses.
Access to Fletchers Building Benefits Programme, including:
A brand-new market-leading parental leave policy to ensure employees are well supported throughout one of life’s most significant events.
FB employee share scheme, educational and welfare funds
A significant portfolio of retail benefits across major NZ businesses such as ANZ, Z energy ,PlaceMakers, Mico and Samsung.


Higgins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand. We are on a dynamic growth path with people at the heart of what we do every day. We offer a great working environment, competitive hourly rate, subsidised medical insurance and subsidised education and training for you and your dependants. Read more