Regional Manager - Waikato

Hamilton Central, Waikato (Hybrid)

The Regional Manager role sits at the heart of Edison’s regional growth strategy. This is an exciting opportunity for an authentic, energetic, and forward-thinking leader to join a thriving, fast-growing business that’s actively contributing to New Zealand’s renewable energy future and carbon-neutral goals.

As a key member of our management team, you’ll lead the Waikato project delivery team, with responsibilities spanning people leadership, business development, and delivering programme management across the energy sector.

What we offer you

  • A senior leadership role with real impact
  • A mix of people leadership and hands-on project delivery
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • A collaborative, supportive, and friendly team culture
  • A competitive employment package
  • A wide variety of projects across the energy sector
  • The chance to directly influence NZ’s energy transition

Our business

Edison is a trusted partner to New Zealand’s infrastructure sector, delivering diverse projects and services in project management, design engineering, and advisory. For more than 25 years, we’ve built our reputation on stepping up and delivering practical, effective solutions.

Our people are at the core of our success. We value diverse perspectives, experiences, and skills, and believe that working together in this way is one of our greatest strengths. Our culture is what makes people choose and stay with Edison.

Do you have what it takes to succeed?

You’re a proven leader who sets a high standard and motivates others to do the same. Organised and structured, you thrive in dynamic environments and know how to balance flexibility with disciplined delivery. You’re commercially savvy, people-first, and able to inspire trust, confidence, and strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders alike.

We’re looking for someone with:

  • Significant industry and leadership experience
  • The ability to foster a high-performance, people-focused team culture
  • Strong communication, influencing, and negotiation skills
  • A continuous improvement mindset, especially around systems and processes
  • Proven ability to build and grow client relationships
  • Strong commercial acumen and a focus on regional financial sustainability
  • Business development skills with a track record of maintaining a healthy pipeline of work
  • Alignment with Edison’s values: open communication, respect & integrity, positivity, growth mindset, and a can-do attitude
  • A relevant tertiary qualification

If you have a reputation for excellence in people leadership and project delivery and are looking for a rewarding and exciting career move, then we want to hear from you.

Applications close on 16 October 2025 - please apply via SEEK.

If you would like to know more please don’t hesitate to call Tani Hansen, Head of People and Culture, 027 701 9592.