Chief Executive Officer
Oamaru, North Otago
- Inspire and lead a high performing team
- Drive business growth and optimise shareholder value
- Create an enduring legacy for local people and communities
- Oamaru base + Salary + incentive + full use vehicle
About the Company:
Whitestone Contracting Limited (WCL) is a prominent civil construction company that operates throughout the South Island. WCL offers a range of services including civil construction, landscaping, road maintenance, quarry and landfill operations and plant hire.
Its key objective is to operate as a successful business and grow shareholder wealth delivering value to its communities and creating a legacy for its people.
Headquartered in Oamaru and employing around 100 staff, WCL is 100% owned by Waitaki District Council and generates revenues exceeding $29 million annually.
About The Role:
The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for:
- delivering on the organisation’s vision and strategy through effective people leadership, sound operational management and a customer-centric focus
- developing and maintaining strategic relationships that enhance WCL’s ability to deliver on stakeholder’s expectations of a high performing organisation
- creating shareholder value.
Skills & Experience:
As the successful CEO, you will be an experienced and engaging leader with a proven track record in operational management and strategic delivery—ideally within civil contracting, infrastructure, or a related sector.
Your commercial acumen will be matched with your ability to motivate and lead people, build high-performing teams, and drive a strong health and safety culture.
An excellent communicator, with proven influencing and negotiation skills, you will be focused on identifying growth opportunities and maintaining positive relationships with key stakeholders and customers.
You will also have:
- A relevant tertiary qualification
- Proven leadership experience in an operationally focused organisation
- Strong financial and commercial capability
- A reputation for integrity, sound judgement, and ethical leadership.