| General Manager - Premium Portable Homes |
| Christchurch, Full Time, Construction |
| Please Quote Reference Number 13936 |
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Lead operations for high-end portable home builds NZ-wide
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Strategic, hands-on role with real impact & growth potential
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Join the growing team at Premium Portables in Christchurch
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About Us:
Premium Portable Homes is a leading provider of prefabricated homes based in Ohoka, Christchurch. We specialize in the design and construction of high-quality, custom-built Portable buildings tailored to meet our clients' unique needs. As we continue to expand, we are looking for an experienced General Manager to take our business to the next level.
Role Overview:
As General Manager, you will lead and steer the business to its next phase of growth and operational excellence. You will be the right hand to the directors and play a pivotal role in setting strategy, executing it, and ensuring high-performance across all departments.
Key Responsibilities:- Develop and implement the company's strategic plan in alignment with the board/directors
- Oversee all operations: design, consenting, manufacturing, site works / installation, delivery, quality assurance
- Manage and mentor department heads
- Drive process optimisation and continuous improvement - ensuring efficiency, consistency, and high standards
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring
- Cultivate a strong customer‑centric culture, ensuring client satisfaction and referral growth
- Ensure compliance with all building codes, health & safety regulations, and quality standards
- Monitor KPI metrics and deliver regular reporting to the directors
- Represent the company in industry forums, partnerships, and with key stakeholders
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate the following:- Significant senior leadership / general management experience (ideally within construction, prefabrication, modular building, or related industries)
- Strong financial acumen - experience in budgeting, P&L, forecasting
- Proven track record in process optimisation, operations scaling, and systems implementation
- Experience in HR, building a strong culture, staff retention, and conflict resolution
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- A hands-on, 'roll-up-your-sleeves' mentality - comfortable being involved in day-to-day, as well as strategic
- Understanding of NZ building regulations, consenting, and compliance is a strong plus
- A passion for high-quality design, craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction
In return, we can offer:- Competitive remuneration package, including performance incentives
- A leadership role in a company with strong reputation, growth potential, and excellent product quality
- Opportunity to leave your mark - influence systems, processes, culture, and shape the company's future
- Stability and longevity: strong values, collaborative culture, and growth opportunities embedded in our DNA
- A supportive environment that values care, quality, integrity, and doing things right
If this sounds like an opportunity you could take ownership of, APPLY NOW with a CV and brief cover letter describing:- Your leadership experience and how you would approach this role
- Key achievements relevant to operations / process scaling / team building
- Your vision for leading Premium Portable Homes
We look forward to welcoming a dynamic, dedicated, and growth‑minded leader to our team!
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| Please Quote Reference Number 13936 |
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