Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Christchurch, Timaru or Hamilton

Full time • Management (Engineering)

About DEG

DEG has been inspecting, testing and certifying equipment in New Zealand since 1991. High voltage testing, electrical calibration, cranes and lifting gear, pressure equipment, NDT and EWP certification.

We are IANZ accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO/IEC 17020 and we are the market leader in what we do. We work from Christchurch, Timaru and Hamilton.

The role

We have combined two operations roles into one. This role runs delivery for the whole business, scheduling, resourcing, utilisation and on time delivery across all three sites.

You report to the General Manager and lead the inspection team. You work alongside our technical services, compliance and finance leads. Delivery is your call.

What you will do

• Plan and resource work across three sites around fixed compliance cycles
• Lead a technical team that is spread out, and keep the standard consistent
• Own utilisation, job margin and work in progress
• Plan capability and get the right inspectors to the right places
• Make sure every job sits inside our accredited scopes
• Lead health and safety in the field
• Handle client issues when they escalate
• Work in the field when a job needs supervision or extra capacity

What you need

Experience running a technical or field based team. Time on the tools, so you know the work and the people doing it.

Good planning under pressure. A commercial understanding of utilisation and job costing. The ability to hold a standard without micromanaging. A clear line on scope and authorisation.

A trade or tertiary qualification in a relevant field. Full driver licence and willing to travel.

Experience under 17020 or 17025, or in electricity distribution, is an advantage.

What we offer

Company vehicle, medical insurance and a salary that reflects the seniority of the role. A direct line to the GM. A settled strategy and growth ahead.

Base yourself in Christchurch, Timaru or Hamilton.

Apply

Apply through Seek with your CV and a cover note. We will review applications as they are submitted and interview as we go, so don't wait until the closing date.

Applications close 25 September 2026.