About the Opportunity
Oxygen Air is one of New Zealand’s largest locally owned providers of heat pumps, air conditioning, and ducted HVAC systems. Backed by an experienced investor group with a proven track record of delivering exceptional investor returns, the business is in a high-growth, value-creation phase. The team has successfully done this before in a similar business.
Based in Auckland (Highbrook), with clear ambitions to scale, professionalise the operating platform, and build long-term enterprise value, Oxygen Air is assembling a leadership team that has successfully done this before — and knows what “good” looks like.
Culture matters deeply here. Leaders are visible, people are recognised, and contribution is valued. This is a business where performance and appreciation genuinely coexist.
To support the next phase of growth, Oxygen Air is seeking a COO to join the executive leadership team.
As Chief Operating Officer, you will be a core member of the Executive Leadership Team, partnering closely with the CEO to translate strategy into disciplined execution.
You will hold end-to-end accountability for operational performance, financial management, supply chain optimisation, and scalable systems. This role is critical in ensuring exceptional customer experience, strong margins, disciplined cost control, and consistent EBITDA growth.
The remit is broad and will include (but not be limited to):
- Execution on strategy
- Leading supplier negotiations and owning pricing and margin control
- Improving financial and commercial performance and delivering EBITDA
- Developing robust financial controls and accurate reporting (to Board level)
- Driving systems enhancements and automation
- Development of accurate job costing and labour utilisation
What You’ll Bring
You are a commercially sharp, operationally rigorous leader who thrives on accountability and measurable performance.
You bring:
- Senior operational leadership experience within trade, construction, HVAC or field-service environments
- Strong financial acumen with full P&L ownership
- A proven track record improving margins and operational efficiency
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams across operations and finance
- A strong systems mindset with a focus on data, process and scalability
- Experience in high-growth or PE-backed businesses (advantageous)
- A balance of strategic thinking with hands-on execution and are motivated by building a high-performance, customer-obsessed organisation.
What’s on Offer
- A rare opportunity to help shape and scale a market-leading business
- Genuine influence at executive and Board level
- Backing from experienced investors who understand growth
- A values-driven culture where leadership effort is recognised
- The chance to build something enduring — and be part of its success story
Next Steps?
To keep things simple, we ask that all applications are submitted through this advert. We’ll review applications as they come in and be in touch.
For any questions give Sarah White a call on 027 505 3472 and quote Job ID:17300 for a confidential chat.
To apply for this vacancy, you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.
At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying.
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