About Whitestone Contracting Ltd: Whitestone Contracting Ltd, an award-winning civil company based in
Oamaru, operates across the
Lower South Island, including Waitaki, Dunedin and Central Otago, regions. With a team of more than 120 dedicated employees, they have ambitious growth plans for the next 10 years. Their services include 3 Waters, roading infrastructure construction and maintenance, chip sealing, asphalt paving, landscaping, green space management and more.
About the role: Ready to transition your career? A practical pathway for someone looking to step up from project delivery into a key leadership role. You’ll be supported by experienced leaders and given the scope to develop at a pace that aligns with your capability and ambition. The role will strengthen your contract management expertise and expand your strategic thinking, skills essential for progressing into higher-level leadership. Whitestone have substantial growth aspirations, and they want someone with the same drive and hunger to join them on the journey.
Key Responsibilities: - Building strong and productive relationship with stakeholders, existing and new
- Tendering and negotiating maintenance contracts.
- Leading business growth in road maintenance.
- Managing contracts, services, finances, and reporting.
- Ensuring compliance with H&S, environmental, and quality standards.
- Assisting with the development of long-term business plans, budgets and forecasting.
Key Requirements: - Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in roading maintenance and construction.
- Proven success in leading and managing civil and /or road maintenance contracts or a related discipline.
- Experience coordinating multiple teams and sub-contractors.
- Leading diverse teams and identifying areas of development.
- Strong financial and commercial acumen.
- Attitude is key and we are looking for drive, determination and ambition.
Benefits: - Company vehicle
- Company phone, and laptop.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Learning and development.
- Career progression into a leadership position
Where? This role will be based in
Oamaru, and we welcome those who are looking to relocate to get in touch to better understand the amazing opportunities that lie in the Steam Punk Capital.
Oamaru has a Victorian setting, situated right on the coast where some of NZ’s native wildlife call home, it is a beautiful spot to be. The Waitaki Valley offers Salmon and Trout fishing, along with easy access to hunting, diving, mountain biking and more!
Not to mention affordable house prices, amazing hospitality and a picturesque coastal atmosphere.
How to Apply: If you’re starting to outgrow your current role and are looking for a chance to stretch yourself, apply now or contact Hayley for a confidential discussion at
027 752 8464 /
[email protected]. Applications are processed as received - don’t wait!
Important Notes: - Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test, medical, and Ministry of Justice check.
- Only applicants with permanent NZ work rights can be considered.
Platinum Recruitment is proud to be a member of Te Uru Tāngata Centre for Workplace Inclusion and believes in equal opportunities for all. We actively promote diversity and inclusion in all our recruitment processes.
If this job isn't quite right for you, or you do not think that you tick all of the boxes you need to, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion. 
