Infrastructure Build Manager Auckland

Job description

Nau mai, haere mai.

We ’ re Chorus.

You may have already heard about us and know we ’ re the team empowering the digital future of Aotearoa with our ultra-fast fibre.

We ’ re a talented bunch who are passionate about our purpose: Unleashing potential through connectivity.

Enabling better futures for Aotearoa.

Te Momo Tūranga | Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Te Wāhi |Where: Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch
Te Pūtake | Why we’re hiring : We’re stepping into our next chapter, aspiring toward 80% fibre uptake across the motu by 2030.

With our new strategy providing the roadmap for what we’re working to achieve and how we’ll get there, opportunities are emerging as we seek to expand our capability and talent in new and different spaces.

Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The Opportunity We’re looking for an Infrastructure Build Manager to take the lead in shaping and delivering some of our most complex and high-value network programmes.

In this role, you’ll provide the structure, governance, and leadership needed to drive large projects from initial business planning right through to customer connection.

With oversight across multiple workstreams, facilitating delivery via our service partners, you’ll manage budgets, resources, risks, and stakeholder expectations, ensuring every programme you lead is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of serviceability.

As a trusted leader, you’ll create an environment of collaboration and accountability, working closely with Network Deployment Managers, regional service teams, and partners to identify challenges and implement smart, sustainable solutions.

You’ll be the driving force behind consistent customer focus, whether that’s managing escalations, securing consents for build activity, or ensuring all capability is delivered seamlessly into operational service.

Beyond project delivery, this role is about building trust and relationships – within Chorus, across our partner network, and with the communities we serve.

You’ll play a critical role in aligning programmes to our long-term strategy, embedding continuous improvement, and ensuring every decision supports Chorus’ vision and commitment to delivering a world-class network.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in complexity, is commercially astute, and knows how to deliver outcomes that balance efficiency, quality, and customer experience.

Ō Wheako, ō Pūkenga | Your Experience You’ll be an experienced leader with a proven track record of delivering large, complex network or infrastructure projects.

With deep operational knowledge, commercial acumen, and the ability to influence and lead diverse teams, you’ll bring the right balance of strategic oversight and hands-on delivery focus.

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:

• At least 7+ years’ experience in operational and/or deployment of networks
• A strong background in contract and project management
• Managing partner performance
• Deep understanding of telecommunication or utility network operations, including provisioning, restoration, maintenance, and build
• Excellent relationship and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability in financial and commercial management with sound judgement
• Strong leadership and people management capability, including building collaboration and managing diversity
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve, negotiate, and communicate effectively at all levels
• A track record of delivering results under pressure, showing accountability, energy, and adaptability
• Customer focus – ensuring solutions are aligned to end-user needs and long-term service outcomes

Mō mātou | About us We’re shaping a future where all New Zealanders are free to access opportunities that define their own lives, as we expand our network to help Aotearoa grow.

With a new strategy in place and a powerful, inspiring purpose, Chorus is an exciting space right now.

We’re on the path to moving from being the great network builderto being the great network operator.

To do that, we embrace our mindsets: Be bold, ignite growth , Honour our past, reimagine our future , and Connect communities, empower people .

We need people who not only embody these mindsets and the underpinning behaviours but who also inspire others to do the same.

With our Chorus Care package benefits behind you, you’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside a caring, open-minded team in an environment that embraces diversity, encourages innovation, redefines flexibility, and offers an enviable work life balance.

Nōu te mana | Work your way We know how to do hybrid working well and have been doing it for years and encourage you to find ways to work flexibly.

If it suits your circumstances and delivers great outcomes for Chorus – that’s when you know you’ve found the Sweet Spot!

He Wāhi Whakaōrite Whiwhinga Mahi.

We have a fair, inclusive and equitable culture where our differences are our strengths, we connect on shared values, and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Please let us know of any accessibility requirements you would like us to consider to support you with your application.

We know women are underrepresented in senior roles, and we want to change that.

If you ’ re a woman looking for your next step, in a company that genuinely supports your growth, has a flexible work culture and visible female leaders we’d encourage you to apply.

Come be part of a new era at Chorus, apply today.

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