National Specification Manager

Overview

Lead a high-performing national team and drive market share through early specification.

At CSR, we're building a better future together.

We are a team of 2,600 people across Australia and New Zealand, collaborating towards the shared purpose - Building solutions for a better future.

CSR is a leading Australian manufacturing business focused on innovative, sustainable, and high-performing building products and systems.

CSR puts people first and is committed to a safe, respectful, supportive, and inclusive working environment that enables everyone to feel valued, grow and thrive.

We are committed to equal opportunity for everyone and welcoming people of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, abilities, and life stages.

About The Role

CSR is a market leader in innovative building solutions across residential and commercial markets, with brands including Potters and CSR Building Products.

In New Zealand, we deliver interior and exterior solutions across a diverse portfolio.

We focus on gaining market share through early-stage specification, embedding CSR products into major national projects before they break ground.

Reporting to the NZ Country Manager, the National Specification Manager is a pivotal senior leadership role shaping and executing CSR's specification strategy across New Zealand.

Based in Auckland (Penrose), with oversight of teams in Wellington and Christchurch, this role provides national leadership to position CSR's products early in the design process and embedded into major projects.

You will lead and develop a team of six Specification Managers, guiding national pipeline management, fostering market influence, and ensuring consistency of technical engagement with the design and construction sector.

The role is about setting direction, building influence, and ensuring excellence in delivery at a national scale.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership to a national team of Specification Managers, fostering capability, consistency, and professional growth.

Build enduring partnerships with leading architectural and design firms, ensuring CSR products are specified in major national projects.

Develop and execute the national specification strategy, aligned with CSR's broader sales and marketing objectives.

Oversee the national specification pipeline, ensuring accuracy in forecasting and clarity in reporting.

Guide and quality-assure technical presentations and engagement with architects, consultants, and developers.

Monitor construction and design trends, turning insights into strategic opportunities.

Champion cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Customer Service to ensure smooth project execution.

Drive best practice in CRM usage, data accuracy, and reporting discipline.

About You / We're Looking For

You are an experienced leader in architectural specification or technical engagement, with the ability to inspire teams, influence at the highest levels, and shape national strategy.

You combine strong commercial acumen with market insight and are motivated by lifting capability and delivering long-term growth.

Proven leadership in specification or technical engagement within the NZ building sector.

Experience managing and developing multi-site or national teams.

Strong knowledge of building codes, standards, and the project lifecycle.

Demonstrated ability to build influence within architectural and design networks.

Strategic thinker with the judgment to prioritise opportunities at scale.

Proficiency in CRM and project pipeline management.

Experience leading specification for large commercial, government, or infrastructure projects.

Auckland-based (preferred).

What's On Offer

High-impact, national leadership role.

Competitive salary, STI 10% + company vehicle.

Opportunity to lead major growth initiatives in a dynamic, integrated business.

Work alongside a high-performing technical and sales leadership team.

We also offer generous professional and personal growth opportunities.

Perks include attractive salary and benefits, inclusive culture, and a care and wellbeing program with up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave and other supports.

How to Apply

Sound like your next move?

Apply now.

If you're ready to shape CSR's market position in NZ through strategic specification leadership, click the Apply for this job button.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements.

If you're passionate about making a positive impact and you see yourself in this role, we'd love to hear from you!

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Note : Successful candidates will undertake a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screening and a background check as part of our standard recruitment process.

Job Details

Seniority level : Director

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology

Industries : Wholesale Building Materials

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