Join Our Senior Leadership Team at Naylor Love - Pioneers in Commercial Construction

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.

The opportunity

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Regional Director to lead the Canterbury division. Reporting to the South Island GM, you will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team. This is a pivotal role in contributing to the broader organisational strategy. Leading a large team of over 140+ personnel.

You will have responsibility and influence over the following areas:

• Strategic Leadership and Planning: Developing and implementing a cohesive strategy that aligns with our vision while steering the growth of our business across the region

• Solutions-Focused Customer Excellence: Collaborating with regional teams to ensure we deliver top-tier services to our clients. Building strong relationships both internally and externally will ensure a unified approach to business development

• Financial Management: Achieving or exceeding planned budgets and targets. Monitoring financial performance, managing costs, and ensuring effective financial reporting

• Operational Efficiency: Enhancing project efficiency and streamlining workflows to contribute to the success of the business

• Zero Harm and Care: Fostering a culture of care for our people with a zero-harm approach and continuously working to improve our environmental impact

We strongly believe that you will need to bring the following to be successful in this role:

• Extensive Senior Management Experience: Over 15 years of leadership in the commercial construction sector, overseeing a business unit of $300m+

• Strategic Vision: Demonstrated ability to understand and navigate the broader industry landscape, with a keen eye for market opportunities, risks, and growth potential

• Proven Leadership: History of cultivating positive workplace cultures and building high-performing teams that excel in their roles

• Relationship Building: Exceptional at forging and maintaining strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

• Business Operational Acumen: High level of operational expertise to influence efficiencies throughout the region

As one of New Zealand's most successful Tier 1 Main Contractors, you will be rewarded by unmatched support, personal growth and career opportunities. We are known by our strong culture which is embedded at all levels. You will be part of our community and will make your mark on the business and wider industry. We have an extensive list of benefits including vehicle allowances, health Insurance and additional leave along with competitive remuneration. Naylor Love is a company who will support your future.

If you are ready to make the best move in your career, apply today.

Recruitment for this role is exclusively managed by HainesAttract in partnership with Naylor Love.

Applications will close on Friday, 20 March 2026.

For a confidential discussion please contact Olivia Davis on 022 694 2968.

Please note: the vacancy close date may be subject to change. Don't delay, apply as soon as possible.

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.