Maintenance Divisional Manager

Maintenance Divisional Manager

Publication Date 13 / 10 / 2025 Location Oamaru Type Permanent / Full Time Sector Engineering

Civil / Structural / Design About Whitestone Contracting Ltd :

Whitestone Contracting Ltd, an award-winning civil company based in Oamaru, operates across the Lower South Island, including Waitaki, Dunedin, Central Otago, and the Mackenzie regions. With a team of more than 120 dedicated employees, they have ambitious growth plans for the next 10 years. Their services include 3 Waters, roading infrastructure construction and maintenance, chip sealing, asphalt paving, landscaping, green space management and more.

About the Role – Maintenance Divisional Manager

We’re looking for a dynamic leader with road maintenance expertise who’s ready to take on a new challenge and make a meaningful impact. Your workplace will be among stunning scenery in North Otago, based in the historic and vibrant town of Oamaru. You’ll lead the delivery of Whitestone’s Waitaki maintenance contracts, driving innovation, performance, and long-term value.

As Maintenance Divisional Manager you will be a part of the Operations Leadership Team and will have significant autonomy to lead a skilled team across a range of maintenance activities. You will be responsible for driving excellence across the Waitaki Road Maintenance Contract ensuring not only that obligations are met but continually challenge how things are done to deliver smarter, safer and more efficient outcomes for our clients and communities.

You’ll bring energy, insight, and a solutions-focused mindset, enhancing existing contracts, identifying growth opportunities, and strengthening Whitestone’s position as they embark on an ambitious journey to be recognised as the region’s most trusted civil and maintenance contractor.

Key Responsibilities :

• Building strong and productive relationship with stakeholders, existing and new
• Tendering and negotiating maintenance contracts.
• Leading, coaching and mentoring staff.
• Leading business growth in road maintenance.
• Managing contracts, services, finances, and reporting.
• Ensuring compliance with H&S, environmental, and quality standards.
• Assisting with the development of long-term business plans, budgets and forecasting.

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