Operations Manager - Infrastructure

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

If you’re an experienced leader ready to take on a meaningful and visible role, this is your opportunity to:

• Make a national difference – contribute to projects that connect and support essential infrastructure across New Zealand
• Foster culture and success – shape positive team dynamics, nurture growth, and encourage strong, collaborative performance
• Embrace diversity and variety – enjoy a dynamic role with complex, people-centred projects and impactful client relationships
• Grow with purpose – step confidently into a senior leadership role with room to innovate, influence, and be seen

ABOUT THE ROLE

Based in Christchurch or Palmerston North, this is a relationship-focused leadership role where people, culture, and connection come first. 

As Operations Manager for Critical Infrastructure and Wireless, you will take the lead in delivering key fibre and wireless network projects across the Lower North and South Island, supporting essential infrastructure and high-value wireless clients. 

Key responsibilities

• Inspire and support your team, including Area Managers and a mix of permanent staff and subcontractors
• Ensure safe, high-quality delivery of projects – from planning through to successful outcomes
• Oversee budgets, resourcing, and performance, while keeping client needs at the centre
• Drive thoughtful improvements through innovation and smart technologies
• Lead with integrity and promote a “right-first-time” culture
• Balance operational goals with personal development and wellbeing of your team

This role is perfect for a leader who is highly structured and focused on empowering others, growing strong teams, and creating impact through thoughtful, people-led execution.

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for a capable and values-driven leader, someone who blends confidence with care, and clarity with compassion.

Experience, Skills, and Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large, diverse operational teams in fast-paced environments
• Strong grounding in on-the-ground delivery, with successful outcomes across multiple projects
• Skilled at resource planning, budgeting, and collaborating with partners and stakeholders
• A steady problem-solver who brings curiosity, resilience, and insight to new challenges
• Comfortable with commercial responsibility, including bidding and financial stewardship

This is a high-impact role for a seasoned project manager with proven track record in complex, multi-stakeholder environments, someone who can drive delivery, manage risks, and keep critcial programmes on track. 

HOW TO APPLY

Click on the “apply now” button found on this page.  For further information regarding this position please contact marie.sinajon@ventia.com. 

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to undergo a pre-employment medical and the successful candidate will need to pass a police security check.

ABOUT VENTIA

Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate. 

DIVERSITY

Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.