Light Commercial Lead

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Employment Type

Permanent full-time

Region

Wellington Region

A bit about us...

We have been in business for seven decades and are (a little bit) proud to share that through our values of integrity, responsibility, respect and support, we have established a reputation as a leading construction company across the central and lower North Island. We are proudly employee-owned and have a purpose to build trust through great buildings, great people, and great relationships.

a bit About the role...

We have just created an exciting new position for a Light Commercial Lead to join and lead our tight-knit light commercial team.

You will lead our Light Commercial and Virtual Facilities Management (VFM) division and have full strategic and operational ownership of a diverse, fast-cycle portfolio, everything from single-day call-outs to multi-trade refurbishments.

Your mission is to:

· Set divisional strategy and deliver profitable growth.

· Be accountable for the delivery, development and performance of small- to medium-sized projects, reactive maintenance, programmed services and interiors.

· Champion customer experience and secure repeat business.

· Coach and develop emerging leaders across Wellington and the Central region.

· Drive programme, cost, quality, H&S and environmental performance.

· Embed robust reporting, governance and continuous-improvement systems.

You’ll report to the COO and work closely with senior leaders, project teams, customers and subcontractors to protect Maycroft’s proud reputation and lift our capability.

Your Responsibilities...

WHAT YOU'LL Need...

· 10 years + experience in leadership of commercial construction, maintenance or service-delivery environment

· Trade skills, facilities management experience and market knowledge

· Track record managing multiple fast-moving workstreams and achieving margin, programme and quality targets.

· Strong customer-facing skills, ideally with repeat-business or service-contract exposure.

· Commercial acumen and risk-management savvy.

· Enjoys mentoring and growing strong, capable teams.

· Competence with operational systems (e.g. Procore, CRM or job-tracking tools).

· Flexibility, resilience and a solutions mindset.

Industry-leading training and development
Long term job security and career prospects
Team benefits package
Unique team leadership model
Supportive and positive leadership
New Zealand wide connections

What's in it for you?

If you’re looking to take the next step in your career and want to contribute to a business grounded in trust, quality and people – we’d love to hear from you. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a range of insurance cover, career development opportunities, and positive, supportive leadership. You’ll have the tools, trust, and backing you need to thrive — we’re serious about setting you up for success. Your wellbeing matters here. We believe in healthy work-life balance, and we’ll actively support your personal and professional growth.

INTERESTED? here's how to apply...

To express your interest please apply today – we request a cover letter to accompany your CV so we can get a good feel for you. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference will bring to our team.

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We are reviewing applications as we receive them, so don’t delay, apply today!

‍Note - there are some pre-employment activities that will need to be undertaken to ensure that we are supporting you in your health and wellness journey, and these include a pre-employment drug screen, medical, ACC and criminal history checks if successful.

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