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

• , 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

Minimum 8 years' experience in site-based construction management, preferably within FMCG / construction environments.

FMCG experience, with exposure to food and beverage production equipment preferred.

Proven track record in brownfield site development and demolition, managing projects on live operational sites.

Strong understanding of NZ building codes, environmental regulations, and HSE standards.

Experience managing contractors and multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring accountability and high-quality delivery.

Experience with tendering, contract negotiation, performance monitoring, and dispute resolution.

Familiarity with project management tools and reporting systems to monitor progress, budgets, and critical milestones.

Demonstrated capability to manage all aspects of project management and delivery, including health, safety, and environmental compliance, contract management, and industrial relations.

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.

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We manufacture our products across four factories in New Zealand and employ over 800 people nationwide.

We are part of Intersnack, a global company operating in over 30 countries.

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