Operations Supervisor – Rope Access

Wellington-based | Full-time | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Highline is looking for a capable and motivated Operations Supervisor to lead rope access teams across varied worksites in Wellington and beyond — from wind turbines and port structures to building maintenance in the city.

The role is full-time (minimum 40 hours per week), with a pay range of $70,000-$100,000/annum, depending on your experience and qualifications.

• Planning and scheduling jobs
• Leading day-to-day operations and managing site teams
• Overseeing safety, compliance, and gear logistics
• Acting as the main point of contact for city-based clients

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring proven rope access leadership experience, excellent organisational skills, and a hands-on, team-first attitude.

• Selecting and scheduling work teams, ensuring they’re competent and site-ready
• Leading team briefings, managing performance, and supporting safe, efficient delivery
• Acting as the client interface for city-based jobs, ensuring timely and professional delivery
• Preparing health & safety and compliance documentation for daily work teams
• Overseeing gear inventory, plant, vehicles, and supplies
• Supporting training and induction for new team members
• Contributing to a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

• IRATA Level 3 certification (essential)
• Strong background in rope access, including worksite supervision
• Experience across a range of tasks such as corrosion mitigation, structural maintenance, and client-facing works
• Solid organisational and communication skills
• A practical, solutions-focused mindset with leadership confidence

Who We Are

Founded in 2014, Highline Rope Access is a specialist provider of safe and efficient work-at-height and infrastructure maintenance solutions. Our work spans city buildings, ports, and renewable energy infrastructure. We’re growing fast and committed to developing our people along the way.

Applications close 10 August.