About us

Kiwi owned and operating since 1910, we are one of the largest commercial construction companies in New Zealand. Operating across 100+ projects nationwide with over 900+ employees, we are known in the industry for delivering high quality projects with the people to match.

Pivotal to our success, our culture is at the heart of everything we do. We offer an enjoyable place to work, career development and exposure to some of the country's largest developments. Naylor Love is shaping the future of construction in New Zealand; join our team today and love your job tomorrow.

The opportunity

We are seeking a Commercial Manager for our Dunedin division to build on our success to date and to be a leader in delivering the strategy and vision for the region. As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will work collaboratively with other Senior Leaders and will be responsible for leading our Commercial Team.

As the Commercial Manager, you will take ownership of strategic leadership, with the goal of optimising our opportunities by ensuring commercial best practice is followed. You will also maximise value and minimise risk and cost to Naylor Love, maintaining excellent customer relationship management.

It is essential that you can work with various stakeholders in Dunedin, and that you will be able to build and maintain relationships with various clients, consultancies, and sub-contractors, and as such, you will be an effective communicator.

It is expected you will hold the appropriate qualifications, and able to demonstrate a proven track record in quantity surveying/commercial management with significant experience in a senior role. You will be commercially astute and possess good negotiation skills with experience in procurement, contract and financial administration. You will also have the ability to manage and motivate individuals within a team to reach their full potential.

Why work for us?

At Naylor Love, we know work isn't only about who you work for; it's also about what you do and your work experiences. When you join Naylor Love you will learn that we live our values and that our philosophy of "Our People are our Brand" is shaped by employees having ownership of what they do. At Naylor Love, we will help you take charge of your career by giving you opportunities to grow and develop. We can promise you a challenging career in a positive team working environment.

In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to a wide range of other benefits including:

• Southern Cross Medical insurance for you and your whānau (covers pre-existing conditions)
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible working options
• Access to purchase additional leave
• Annual skin checks, flu vaccinations and health checks
• Access to children's scholarships to support your tamariki undertaking construction related study
• Staff purchasing benefits
• Volunteer days to give back to your local community
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Access to free confidential counselling and support services for you and your family

Applications close on Friday, 28 March 2025.

To view a copy of the position description please copy and paste the following link into your internet browser: https://expressonline.haineslink.co.nz/pdfs/791531_JobDesc.pdf

Applications will be reviewed end of March with interviews being scheduled for April 2025.

The successful applicant will be required to complete pre-employment screening and be eligible to work in New Zealand either as a resident or by holding a current work visa.

Naylor Love is an equal opportunities employer and committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion across all areas of our business.

Building People, Creating a Sustainable Future - He Whaihanga Tangata, He Waihanga Anamata Toitū.