We have a rare opportunity for a Regional Manager to lead our Tauranga office, following the impending retirement of our long-serving regional leader.

We are looking for an experienced and inspiring business leader to take the helm of our Tauranga region, this is a key leadership role responsible for driving growth, nurturing client relationships, and empowering our people to deliver excellence across every project and discipline.  You’ll shape the strategic direction of the region, ensuring strong financial performance, quality delivery, and continued innovation.

About the role

This is a pivotal leadership position within our business, responsible for driving growth, fostering client relationships, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects across multiple engineering disciplines. 

The Regional Manager will lead our Tauranga team with vision, integrity, and a commitment to excellence, overseeing business operations, project performance, financial outcomes, and client satisfaction.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire our multidisciplinary team to deliver excellence in engineering design and consultancy services.
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships across the Bay of Plenty and wider regions.
• Develop and implement strategies for sustainable growth and regional performance, and drive strategic and sustainable business growth, aligned with our company objectives.
• Oversee project performance, operational efficiency, and financial outcomes.
• Foster a culture that reflects our values and encourages innovation, learning, and teamwork. Champion a high-performing, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive.

We offer

You’ll be joining a company that’s forward-thinking, people-focused, and proud of the impact we make. As Regional Manager, you’ll play a key role in shaping our next chapter of growth and innovation, leading talented professionals and working on exciting projects that make a difference.

A competitive remuneration package and performance incentives, a supportive, flexible work environment, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. The chance to lead a region within a respected national business that’s embracing innovation, software, and AI to evolve the way we work.

About you

An experienced and commercially astute leader, ideally with a background in engineering, construction, or professional services. You are commercially astute, client-focused, and driven to achieve excellence in both people leadership and project delivery.

• Proven experience in leading business operations or regional teams.
• Thrive as a leader, understand the commercial realities of engineering consultancy, and bring strategic thinking alongside technical depth, and sound commercial judgement.
• Excellent people leadership skills, with a focus on culture, collaboration, and mentorship.
• Commercially minded with a clear understanding of project profitability, resourcing, and strategic oversight
• Strong client networks and a reputation for trusted relationship management, business growth, and project delivery.
• Awareness of the changing workforce and enthusiasm for innovation, technology, and AI-driven solutions.
• Passionate about fostering high-performance culture and innovation in engineering.
• CPEng Structural Engineer desirable

About us

Kirk Roberts Consulting is a multi-disciplinary consultancy company providing Structural, Geotechnical, Fire, Civil and Environmental Engineering Services, plus Architecture and Engineering Software to a range of clients across New Zealand, from our offices in Christchurch, Auckland, Queenstown, Hamilton, and Tauranga.   

At Kirk Roberts the heart of our business is innovation and finding a better way is why we exist.  Our company was founded to challenge the norm and push boundaries, so we can bring our clients advanced engineering and software solutions that drive efficiencies.   

To apply

Please send us your latest CV and covering letter, and you are welcome to include any other documents you feel relevant to your application. Please note, that all applicants must be domiciled in New Zealand and be eligible for permanent employment in NZ, with either a NZ Passport, residency, or current work visa.