Lead a national business through growth, performance, and transition
RobLawMax Recruitment is exclusively partnering with a well-established, privately owned New Zealand business operating nationally across industrial services, specialist contracting, and project delivery.
With a strong reputation, long-standing client relationships, and a diversified service offering, the business is entering a critical phase of evolution. We are seeking a General Manager to lead performance, strengthen capability, and position the organisation for its next stage of growth.
The Opportunity
Reporting to an engaged and commercially focused Board, this is a true end-to-end leadership role with full accountability for strategy, operations, and financial performance.
You will lead a multi-branch, project-based business and take ownership of:
- Full P&L performance, cashflow, and commercial outcomes
- National operations and consistent project delivery
- Strategic growth across established and emerging markets
- Leadership, structure, and capability of the senior team
- Systems, governance, and operational discipline
This is a role for a leader who can operate confidently at Board level, while remaining closely connected to site-based delivery and operational execution.
The Business
The organisation delivers specialist solutions across industrial, commercial, and public sector environments, with a strong focus on:
- High-quality project delivery
- Technical capability in specialised systems and applications
- Long-term client relationships and repeat work
- Safety, compliance, and professional standards
It is a business with solid foundations, proven capability, and clear opportunity to scale and mature further.
What You’ll Bring
You will be a commercially strong and operationally credible leader, with experience in contracting or project-based environments.
Key experience includes:
- Senior leadership within construction, industrial services, or specialist surface and asset protection sectors
- Proven success leading multi-site or national operations
- Full P&L accountability and strong commercial judgement
- Deep understanding of site-based project delivery and contracts
- Experience building structure, systems, and performance frameworks
- Ability to lead, influence, and develop high-performing teams
You will also bring the maturity to:
- Build trusted relationships with owners and governance stakeholders
- Lead through growth, change, and increasing organisational complexity
- Balance commercial ambition with operational capability and risk
Why This Role
- Lead a well-established national business with strong market position
- Direct engagement with ownership and real influence on direction
- Opportunity to shape, scale, and strengthen the business
- Play a key role in preparing the organisation for its next phase of ownership and long-term success
Plesae apply here or contact Peter Henderson on 027 441 9300 at Rob Law Max for a confidential discussion.
