Transport Department Manager

Job Posting End DateMarch 27, 2025Job LocationChristchurchJob Description

At Fulton Hogan, strong leadership is an important part of being a successful and enduring infrastructure business. For the past 90 years, our leaders, both at Board and Executive level, have provided governance and direction so that together we deliver the best strategic outcomes for our business we can achieve our vision of creating, connecting and caring for communities. 

We are looking for a leader driven by a passion for high performance, collaboration and fostering strong relationships with employees across the business. Our culture thrives on our Real values – Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude and Leadership. Our employees live by these values through the work they do, every day, as one team. 

 
The Opportunity: 

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated leader to join our Canterbury team as the Christchurch Transport Department Manager. In this role, you will ultimately be responsible for effectively managing the safety, quality, efficiency and financial success of the Transport Department.

In addition to the above you will: 

• Oversee daily operational activities including resourcing, programming of works, contractual operations and obligations
• Manage financial performance, reporting, ensuring optimisation of financial outcomes
• Effectively manage client relationships ensuring continued success, both internally and externally
• Manage the training and development of staff while fostering a collaborative and cohesive team environment

With the right attitude and a willingness to learn, this role can provide optimal opportunity for growth and professional development.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience in managing a Transport business unit, ensuring high-quality outcomes and efficient use of resources.
• Extensive knowledge of the Transport industry and the role it plays in successful infrastructure delivery.
• Strong financial and business acumen, including management of assets.
• Experience managing and developing teams of significant size to ensure continued success and growth opportunities.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise work.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with a strong focus on people, safety and quality.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with varying levels of stakeholders.
• Problem solving abilities

You will be a supportive and collaborative leader with a passion for developing and growing talent.

Good Work Equals Good Benefits:

To ensure our employees are well looked after, we offer a suite of benefits such as: 

• Company vehicle
• Medical insurance
• Life insurance
• KiwiSaver employer contributions
• Fuel discount card 
• Family scholarships  
• Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities  
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers 

Creating, Connecting and Caring for the Community   

Our people regularly donate their time to local causes and initiatives, while at a regional and national level we provide financial support, skills and resources to a wide range of organisations that are strengthening our communities. Our focus aims to also reduce our impact on the environment, and regenerate healthy new ecosystems. We look to partner with others to lift the standards of our industry and show customers lower-impact, sustainable ways of delivering infrastructure. 

Do not delay! Apply now. 

All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen prior to employment. 

All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen.

We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities.

We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply