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Due to an internal transfer, we are on the lookout for a Sealing Manager to lead our chip sealing operations across the greater Auckland area and beyond. This sector of the North Island Surfacing business is successful, with strong financial performance, solid long term forward workbook, teams that deliver high-quality work.

As part of the global VINCI Construction network, HEB is a rapidly growing civil infrastructure leader, delivering some of Aotearoa’s most complex and community‑shaping projects. Our capabilities span road and rail, bridges, ports and marine works, roading maintenance and surfacing, and major urban developments across the country. Whether you’re on the tools or leading a crew, you’ll be part of a team delivering quality work that shapes Aotearoa’s future.

We pride ourselves on being Open, Real, Together, Care, Deliver — and we’re looking for someone who brings those values to work every day.

The Opportunity

You run the Sealing operations across the wider Auckland region — you will ensure jobs are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. You will lead the team with support from reporting Project Manager, Project Engineers, Surfacing Cadet, Supervisors, Foreman and Crews. You will have responsibility for the total financial performance, equipment and people, client relationships. Current configuration has 2 x full sealing crews and a dedicated membrane team, total staff of 20. Role is based out of the HEB Wiri head office.

This role suits someone who knows chip sealing surfacing inside out, enjoys leading people and working on innovative solutions to solve operations and business challenges.

Reporting to the North Island Surfacing Manager you will be part of a strong leadership team delivering repeatable quality with a continual business improvement strategy.

What You’ll Do

• Lead safe, high‑quality delivery of surfacing work
• Support contract performance, planning, estimating, and reporting
• Make sure people and equipment are utilised optimally
• Coach and develop your team
• Help with recruitment, onboarding, and building capability, succession planning
• Look after equipment needs and work with our team on CAPEX
• Build relationships with existing and new clients, consultants, suppliers, and JV partners

About you

• 10+ years in roading, sealing, or surfacing operations
• NZ based experience
• Leadership and mana, calm under pressure
• Deep understanding of surfacing delivery and equipment
• Sound commercial judgement
• A practical, solutions‑focused approach
• Civil Engineering qualification (or similar) preferred