Head of Operations South Island

EnviroNZ is looking for:

• Innovative and sustainable resource recovery and management
• Established, growth focussed business with a great reputation
• Excellent remuneration package including short term incentive and vehicle
• Christchurch or Dunedin based
  

Click here to learn more about EnviroNZ’s people and what they do

The Role: 

As a key member of the national operations management team and leading the team of approximately 250 staff, the Head of Operations South Island will lead, develop, grow, and manage the day-to-day management of company operation in the South Island. This senior management role covers all general facets of management through growth, people success, structure, safety and compliance of EnviroNZ’s facilities, sites, vehicles and people within the region.

Reporting to and working closely with the Chief Operating Officer, the role ensures consistency, stakeholder engagement and provides a high level of service delivery to their customers.  You will skilfully manage commercial responsibilities with day-to-day operational management and take a forward-thinking approach for the South Island area.

This is a diverse role that includes:

·       Leading people with vision and strategy, encouraging high performance and getting the best from people through trust and respect
·       Achieving planned KPI’s including operating cost, profit, investment return, seeking efficiencies and cost controls, completing projects on time and within budget and growing/modifying the business in accordance with approved plans
·       Manage the full P&L for the South Island, developing and managing budgets, and effectively managing company assets
·       Managing quality and compliance for all operations
·       Developing short, medium and long-term strategic objectives and performance indicators, implementing strategy and developing cultural and transformational change
·       Building a team environment across the region
·       Managing and maintaining key customer relationships in the region.

Skills and Experience:
Our client seeks:

·      10+ years’ operational experience within a commercial environment, and a track record of delivering results
·      Significant experience in business growth initiatives
·      Proven people leadership experience
·      Demonstrated ability to manage employees at all levels and differing roles
·      Demonstrated ability to manage large complex operational environments
·      A track record of success in providing a high level of customer service delivery
·      Skills in developing and maintaining customer and stakeholder relationships
·      A strong team focus, with a collaborative mindset and effective communication skills
·      Sound judgement in decision making
·      Advanced and proven experience in a commercial role to identify primary business drivers, analyse the effect of changes and implement strategy.

About the Company:

EnviroNZ is a materials management and resource recovery company committed to managing, recovering and processing waste streams to deliver sustainable outcomes. Their brands include EnviroWaste, EnviroEarth and ChemWaste, and they employ over 1,100 people nationally.

EnviroNZ have a comprehensive range of proven solutions available to assist with optimising sustainability and are constantly innovating to develop new solutions to meet the individual needs of their customers. Good old kiwi ingenuity, a great team culture and a relentless commitment to preserve New Zealand’s natural beauty and resources, produces the best possible outcomes for their customers and the environment.

As a leader in this sector, EnviroNZ recognise the role they play in supporting New Zealand’s transition to a low-carbon circular economy. Their national network of infrastructure and facilities supports the vital sustainability efforts of local councils and commercial organisations across the country. Their facilities and operations have long been recognised as being amongst New Zealand’s most environmentally responsible.

People are at the heart of their success, and the diverse skills and backgrounds each person brings is valued. Living their core values means being respectful, honest, supportive and safe at work.

How to Apply:

Candidates can apply, in strict confidence, online at www.sheffield.co.nz

To apply by email, please attach your cover letter and CV and send to cvchc@sheffield.co.nz quoting 8536SIaa. Applications close on 5 June 2023. Emails will be electronically acknowledged, and further correspondence may be by email.

To view the Candidate Briefing document including a full Position Description please visit www.sheffield.co.nz.

For more information please phone Andrea Bankier on +64 (0)274 478102.