Projects and Interiors Construction Manager Dunedin Regional Office • Dunedin

Projects and Interiors team

About us

Kiwi owned and operating since 1910, we are one of the largest commercial construction companies in New Zealand. Operating across 100+ projects nationwide with over 900+ employees, we are known in the industry for delivering high quality projects with the people to match.

Pivotal to our success, our culture is at the heart of everything we do. We offer an enjoyable place to work, career development and exposure to some of the country's largest developments. Naylor Love is shaping the future of construction in New Zealand; join our team today and love your job tomorrow.

The opportunity

We're looking for an experienced Construction Manager to join our expanding Projects and Interiors team in Dunedin. is a unique chance to play a pivotal role in a team that has seen rapid growth, with workload expectations already exceeding initial long-term plans.

Reporting to the Projects and Interiors Manager, you will lead a team of ten-fifteen operational staff, fostering a strong, collaborative team culture and ensuring excellence in delivery. You will oversee multiple projects at any one time, ranging from $10k to $5m, with an annual combined workload of around $30 million, spanning high-end fit-outs, new builds, seismic upgrades, and major refurbishments.

This role is ideal for a hands‑on leader who is passionate about people as much as projects. You'll bring energy, drive, and a collaborative mindset, maintaining high morale and performance while nurturing key client relationships. Innovation, best practice, and continuous improvement will be central to how you lead and deliver.

We are seeking someone who brings the following :

• A strong track record managing successful project teams and operational delivery
• Can motivate and lead a diverse team in a fast‑paced environment
• Thrives on solving challenges and making decisions confidently
• Demonstrates excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Is enthusiastic, proactive, and ready to step into a leadership role

If you're at the top of your profession and ready to make an impact in a dynamic, growing team, this is your chance to shape both projects and people in equal measure.

Why work for us

Naylor Love are proud of our heritage and excited about our future, having secured the majority of our workload for next year. Pivotal to our success, is our staff engagement and commitment to our values which is measured through staff surveys annually. We offer an enjoyable place to work, career development and wellbeing programmes to enhance your working environment and ensure that each day at work is rewarding and meaningful.

At Naylor Love, we will help you take charge of your career by giving you opportunities to grow and develop. We can promise you a stimulating career in a positive team working environment.

In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to a wide range of other benefits including the following :

Applications close on Friday, 21 November 2025

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The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre‑employment medical test including drug screening and be eligible to work in New Zealand either as a resident or by holding a current work visa, preferably in New Zealand.

Naylor Love is an equal opportunities employer and committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion across all areas of our business.

Building people, creating a sustainable future - He Whaihanga Tangata, He Waihanga Anamata Toitū.

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