Naylor Love is one of New Zealand's leading commercial construction companies, delivering landmark projects across the country with a reputation built on quality, innovation, and great people.
Our culture is at the heart of everything we do. We invest in our people, support career growth, and create opportunities to work on some of New Zealand's most exciting developments. Join us and help shape the future of construction.
The opportunity
We are looking for an experienced and commercially savvy Operations Manager - Contracts to join our Central Otago Regional Management Team.
This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence across the region. Working alongside the Regional Director, you will provide strategic oversight of project delivery, resource planning, commercial and pre-construction performance along with team leadership, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard.
Leading and mentoring Project Managers and operational teams, you will play a key role in strengthening capability, fostering a high-performance culture, and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, and industry partners.
What you'll bring:
Extensive commercial construction and project delivery experience
Strong commercial acumen, including contract risk and cost management
Proven success leading and developing high-performing teams
Outstanding stakeholder and client relationship skills
Strategic thinking combined with a practical, solutions-focused approach
Excellent communication and influencing ability
A commitment to health, safety, and continuous improvement
The ability to balance operational detail with long-term business objectives
Why Naylor Love?
At Naylor Love, our people are our brand. We are committed to creating an environment where people can thrive, build rewarding careers, and make a meaningful impact.
Along with a competitive remuneration package, you'll enjoy:
Southern Cross Medical Insurance for you and your whānau
paid parental leave
annual health checks, skin checks, and flu vaccinations
children's scholarships
volunteer leave
staff purchasing benefits
professional development and career progression opportunities
confidential counselling and support services for you and your family.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a successful and growing business, influence regional performance, and help shape the future of our Central Otago operations.
Applications close on Friday, 4 September 2026.
To view a copy of the position description, please copy and paste the following link into your internet browser: https://expressonline.haineslink.co.nz/pdfs/807137_JobDesc.pdf
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug screening, and must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
Naylor Love is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion across all areas of our business.
Building people, creating a sustainable future - He Whaihanga Tangata, He Waihanga Anamata Toitū.
Naylor Love is country's largest privately owned construction company and we're proud to have served New Zealand since 1910. We have offices in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, Nelson, Christchurch, Dunedin and Queenstown and can call our specialist teams to participate in projects all over the country.
We are proactive construction partners, known for our honesty, integrity, and can‐do attitude. We employ people who are passionate about construction, and we are committed to building long-term relationships with our clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
With a strong track record in education, retail, aged care, health care, office buildings, industrial facilities, accommodation, leisure and cultural facilities, commercial recladding and seismic strengthening, we strive to deliver exceptional construction services for our clients.
