Join the growing team at Unison Contracting!

Unison is one of the largest electrical distribution businesses in New Zealand and we are proud to be community owned for over 100 years. This strong connection to our communities is what drives us to deliver our very best for the regions we operate in, including Tauranga, Rotorua, Taupō, Hawke's Bay and Dunedin. Our vision is to lead a sustainable energy future.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead our depot in Hastings.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident people leader who thrives in a fast paced environment, knows how to balance safety and performance, and is passionate about leading high performing crews to deliver safe, efficient and high quality outcomes.

About the role

As the Operations Manager, you'll have full responsibility for the day to day leadership and performance of our Hawke's Bay operations.

You'll be responsible for:

• Leading and developing field leaders, crews and supervisors
• Owning health and safety performance and setting the standard across the depot
• Managing operational delivery across faults, maintenance and project works
• Planning and allocating labour, plant and resources effectively
• Managing budgets, costs and operational performance
• Responding to emergency situations when required
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Driving continuous improvement and keeping operations competitive

About you

You're a strong leader who knows how to get the best out of people while holding high standards. You're calm under pressure, solutions focused, and comfortable making decisions that keep people safe and work moving.

You'll bring:

• Proven experience in an operations or people leadership role
• Solid background in electrical, contracting or a similar industry
• Strong health and safety knowledge and leadership capability
• Experience managing budgets and operational performance
• Great communication and stakeholder management skills
• A practical, hands on leadership style that crews respect

What we're looking for

• Relevant tertiary qualification in business and/ or an Electrical qualification
• Extensive experience in a management or operations management role
• In depth experience in the electrical, contracting or related industry
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop teams
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and customer outcomes

In return for your hard work, we will provide:

• Industry best practices, modern fleet, tools, and equipment
• Health insurance for you, plus discounted cover for your whānau
• Life and income protection insurance
• All PPE provided
• Company iPhone, branded clothing allowance, corporate and wellbeing subsidies
• A supportive team environment committed to your professional and personal development
• A whānau‑friendly workplace that values your wellbeing

If you're ready to step into a senior leadership role where you can genuinely make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.