Join a well-established, forward-thinking operation where your leadership, industry knowledge and commitment to safety will directly shape production outcomes across multiple quarry sites.

South Taranaki Quarries is on the lookout for a hands-on, people-focused leader to take ownership of their mobile plant and aggregate production programme. This is a full time position working Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm with no weekend requirements.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll lead the day-to-day planning, coordination and delivery of production across three sites, ensuring targets are met safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. Majority of your time will be based at the Hawera site, with a work vehicle assigned for travel to the other two sites, based in Opunake and Nukumaru when required.

We're also keen to hear from candidates in the roading and pavement construction sector, particularly those with a strong understanding of aggregate grades, material specifications, and how quality impacts safety and performance on the ground.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading daily production planning and execution across multiple quarry sites
• Driving a strong health & safety culture ensuring best practice is embedded in everything you do
• Collaborating with your team to design and optimise production plans
• Monitoring and reporting on production inputs, outputs and performance
• Ensuring plant, machinery and equipment are operated and maintained to a high standard
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and output
• Leading from the front, supporting, mentoring and motivating your team

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in either quarrying, extractives, or roading/pavement construction
• Strong knowledge of aggregate grades, materials and their impact on safety and performance
• A solid track record in health & safety leadership and compliance
• Experience operating heavy machinery (loaders, diggers and/or mobile crushing/screening plants)
• Relevant tickets (Wheels, Tracks & Rollers essential; additional certs a bonus)
• At least 5+ years' in either road construction or extractives industry experience, including time in a leadership role

Your Leadership Style

• You lead with integrity, authenticity and accountability
• You're calm under pressure and make sound, measured decisions
• You communicate clearly and bring people with you
• You're organised, data-driven and focused on achieving targets
• You take pride in your work, your team and your site

What's in It for You

• Modern, well-maintained plant and equipment
• A business that genuinely invests in people, safety and continuous improvement
• Autonomy in your role, with strong backing from an experienced leadership team
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• A supportive environment where your input and ideas are valued

Apply Now

If you're ready to step into a key leadership role and make a real impact, or you're coming from the roading sector with strong materials knowledge and a safety-first mindset, we'd love to hear from you.

Don't miss this opportunity. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The recruitment for this role is being managed by PN Personnel. For more information, please feel free to contact Christine McAdam on 06 280 2400.