Civil & Construction Manager - Fixed Term

Overview

Griffin’s Snacks, New Zealand’s largest snack food company, produces a large range of iconic kiwi brands. We’re seeking a Civil & Construction Manager on a fixed-term contract until around March 2028, based at our Wiri manufacturing site in South Auckland, where we produce our chips and bars (including Snackachangi, ETA Ripples and Nice & Natural). The role requires extensive expertise in managing complex construction projects on live operational sites, with a strong emphasis on safety, proactive stakeholder engagement, and minimizing disruption to ongoing operations. The role will be responsible for managing all civil and construction activities, including demolition, site preparation, structural works, and the coordination of contractors, to deliver cost-effective projects.

What will you be responsible for?

• Leading all civil and construction activities including demolition, earthworks, structural / external works.
• Primary point of contact between contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders, facilitating seamless execution of the construction phase while maintaining alignment with project objectives.
• Overseeing all on-site construction activities and ensuring compliance with project plans and specifications.
• Managing budgets, approving expenses, and reporting on cost differences.
• Coordinating with design, engineering, and operations teams to ensure constructability and integration with manufacturing requirements.
• Providing safety leadership for the Project Team.
• Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants to ensure schedule and quality are maintained.
• Implementing robust site management systems including document control, quality assurance, and progress reporting.
• Providing regular communication and construction progress updates to relevant stakeholders (Board / project managers).
• Providing support during the commissioning phase and facilitating the smooth handover of civil assets to operational teams.

What you’ll bring to the role

What can you expect in return?

In addition to having plenty of snacks on hand in the office, you can expect a competitive package and a supportive working environment where you’ll feel engaged and valued, with career growth opportunities.

If you’re keen to be part of an internationally owned but locally operated company, creating happy snacking moments every day, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply directly online.

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