Delivery Centric is seeking an experienced Site Director to lead the strategic and operational management of a large-scale AI data centre campus. The role oversees end-to-end facility operations, financial performance, infrastructure reliability, stakeholder engagement and the transition from project delivery to steady-state operations.

Key Responsibilities Provide strategic and operational leadership across the data centre campus, ensuring infrastructure availability, safety, reliability and service excellence. Act as the primary senior stakeholder interface, managing governance reviews, escalations and operational planning. Develop operational strategies, annual business plans, capacity roadmaps and continuous improvement initiatives.

Manage operational budgets, OPEX forecasting, CAPEX planning, procurement governance and cost optimisation. Lead the Project-to-Operations transition, including mobilisation, commissioning, operational readiness, phased handover and steady-state operations. Oversee critical infrastructure, including electrical and mechanical systems, liquid cooling, BESS, generators, fire and life safety, security and water systems.

Lead workforce planning, organisational development, staffing, competency management and succession planning. Ensure delivery against contractual SLAs, KPIs and performance commitments, including major incident management and business continuity. Govern maintenance strategies, asset lifecycle planning and critical infrastructure reliability.

Manage OEMs, specialist subcontractors, maintenance contracts, critical spares and vendor performance. Ensure compliance with New Zealand health and safety legislation, environmental regulations and applicable data centre standards. Drive PUE/WUE optimisation, sustainability and environmental performance.





Champion digital operations through BMS, EPMS, DCIM, CMMS, predictive analytics and digital twin technologies. Report operational performance, financial results, strategic risks and improvement plans to senior stakeholders.

Required Skills and Experience Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Facilities Engineering, or a related discipline. 15–20 years of experience in data centre operations or mission-critical infrastructure, including senior leadership responsibility. Proven experience managing large-scale AI data centres, hyperscale facilities or comparable mission-critical environments. Demonstrated experience in Project-to-Operations transitions, including commissioning, operational readiness, handover and operational ramp-up.

Strong technical understanding of HV/MV/LV systems, UPS, BESS, generators, liquid cooling, HVAC and AI data centre infrastructure. Proven experience in stakeholder management, financial management, OPEX/CAPEX planning, contract governance and SLA/KPI management. Working knowledge of New Zealand HSE legislation, environmental compliance and relevant regulatory requirements.

Robust leadership, strategic planning, communication and decision-making skills.

Desirable

Skills and Certifications Postgraduate management qualifications. CDCP, CDCS, CDCE or equivalent data centre certifications.

Uptime Institute Accredited Tier

Specialist or equivalent. ITIL, PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent service/programme management certification. NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent HSE qualification. ISO 45001 auditor training and awareness of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 55001 and ISO/IEC 27001.

How to Apply Ready to take on a Site Director – AI Data Centre Operations role in Southland, New Zealand with Delivery Centric? Apply now to join a team that delivers excellence and realises value for its clients.

📌 Site Director – AI Data Centre Operations – Southland, New Zealand (Australia)
🏢 Delivery Centric
📍 Australia