Chairman Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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ChairPerson/Executive Advisor (Governace + Te Ao Maaori Strategy)

at Rainbow Hub Waikato

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

$500/month+additional advisory p/h by agreement

Join a well established Board with a range of lived experience and skill sets
A unique opportunity to support a community-led organisation with social impact.
Contract, Honorarium or Koha available

Join a well established Board with a range of lived experience and skill sets
A unique opportunity to support a community-led organisation with social impact.
Contract, Honorarium or Koha available

Bring high competency in Te Ao Maaori frameworks, ensuring our org reflects our commitments and supports meaningful partnership with Tangata Whenua.

subClassification: Indigenous & Multicultural ServicesIndigenous & Multicultural Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

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Planning and Performance Lead

at New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$139,133 – $173,917 per year

National‑impact role at the cutting edge of science and technology.

National‑impact role at the cutting edge of science and technology.

Senior role shaping planning, performance and governance for a new national research organisation, with direct Board and Ministerial engagement.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Listed twenty days ago

ChairPerson/Executive Advisor (Governace + Te Ao Maaori Strategy)

at Rainbow Hub Waikato

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

$500/month+additional advisory p/h by agreement

Join a well established Board with a range of lived experience and skill sets
A unique opportunity to support a community-led organisation with social impact.
Contract, Honorarium or Koha available

Join a well established Board with a range of lived experience and skill sets
A unique opportunity to support a community-led organisation with social impact.
Contract, Honorarium or Koha available

Bring high competency in Te Ao Maaori frameworks, ensuring our org reflects our commitments and supports meaningful partnership with Tangata Whenua.

subClassification: Indigenous & Multicultural ServicesIndigenous & Multicultural Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

20d ago

Listed four days ago

Planning and Performance Lead

at New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$139,133 – $173,917 per year

National‑impact role at the cutting edge of science and technology.

National‑impact role at the cutting edge of science and technology.

Senior role shaping planning, performance and governance for a new national research organisation, with direct Board and Ministerial engagement.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed two days ago

PA/Office Manager

at Auckland Council

This is a Full time job

Panmure, Auckland(Hybrid)

From 80000 to 89000 NZD per year

Help deliver the aspirations of the local board and the community
Hybrid role, primarily based in Local Board office in Panmure
Flexible working and option to purchase an extra week of leave

Help deliver the aspirations of the local board and the community
Hybrid role, primarily based in Local Board office in Panmure
Flexible working and option to purchase an extra week of leave

Provide PA and office support to local board chair, members, team, and local area manager.

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Director

at Far North Holdings Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Opua, Northland(Hybrid)

The Bay of Islands Marina Ltd is seeking Expressions of Interest for an Independent Director.

subClassification: Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

20d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Director, Operations

at Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

A purpose-driven organisation with a great culture.
Leadership of corporate services and operational functions.
A member of the Senior Leadership Team.

A purpose-driven organisation with a great culture.
Leadership of corporate services and operational functions.
A member of the Senior Leadership Team.

A senior leadership role overseeing corporate services and operations in a values-led organisation improving New Zealanders' futures.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

19d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Manager, Strategy and Performance

at Office of the Ombudsman

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Brand new position
Lead organisational strategy and outcomes frameworks
Based in our Wellington office

Brand new position
Lead organisational strategy and outcomes frameworks
Based in our Wellington office

A brand new role leading a team of high performers focussed on developing strategic frameworks, performance outcomes and governance planning

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

20d ago

Listed three days ago

Committee Fee Members - Benefit Review Committee - Auckland Region

at Ministry of Social Development

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

We are a people-centred organisation
Help New Zealanders to be safe, strong and independent
Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve

We are a people-centred organisation
Help New Zealanders to be safe, strong and independent
Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve

We're in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

3d ago

Listed four days ago

Public Health and Forensic Science - directors

at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington

Govern research that has long-term economic, environment, and health impacts.
Oversee research and science services to inform regulatory and policy decisions.
Facilitate collaboration on science opportunities to achieve breakthroughs.

Govern research that has long-term economic, environment, and health impacts.
Oversee research and science services to inform regulatory and policy decisions.
Facilitate collaboration on science opportunities to achieve breakthroughs.

On behalf of the Minister, we are seeking candidates interested in appointment as director of PHF Science.

subClassification: Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

4d ago

Listed ten days ago

Governance Advisor

at Robert Walters

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Attractive Salary Package

Provide governance advice to support senior judicial leaders.
Deliver judicial governance, strategy, and project initiatives.
Build trusted relationships across courts with clear, confidential advice.

Provide governance advice to support senior judicial leaders.
Deliver judicial governance, strategy, and project initiatives.
Build trusted relationships across courts with clear, confidential advice.

Join a unique institution supporting judicial leadership, with exposure to governance, legal policy, strategic and project initiatives.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10d ago

Listed ten days ago

Senior Risk Business Partners (Corporate Core x2)

at AA Insurance

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Join our growing Risk department, with the ability to make the role your own!
Flexible working, with a supportive inclusive culture that champions development
Up to 50% off car, home and contents insurance, with free NZAA membership

Join our growing Risk department, with the ability to make the role your own!
Flexible working, with a supportive inclusive culture that champions development
Up to 50% off car, home and contents insurance, with free NZAA membership

Join us as a trusted business partner to senior leaders, providing enterprise‑level risk insight, challenge and oversight across your portfolios!

subClassification: Compliance & RiskCompliance & Risk

classification: Banking & Financial Services(Banking & Financial Services)

10d ago

Listed eleven hours ago

Engagement & Delivery Lead

at Madison Recruitment Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$80,000 per annum

Work closely with CEOs on high‑impact initiatives
Deliver summits and programmes that drive change
Combine purpose with pace in a transforming organisation

Work closely with CEOs on high‑impact initiatives
Deliver summits and programmes that drive change
Combine purpose with pace in a transforming organisation

Support the execution of partner engagement initiatives, delivering tangible results through commercially driven, data‑informed activity.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

11h ago

Listed eight days ago

Chief Executive

at Brannigans Consulting Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Role is based in Queenstown Lakes District

Lead a high-performing organisation at the forefront of growth and complexity
Shape the future of New Zealand's fastest-growing and most high-profile district
Executive Leadership role based in Queenstown Lakes District

Lead a high-performing organisation at the forefront of growth and complexity
Shape the future of New Zealand's fastest-growing and most high-profile district
Executive Leadership role based in Queenstown Lakes District

A rare opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role within a high-performing organisation that is ambitious for its future.

subClassification: CEOCEO

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

8d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Chief Executive

at Meat Industry Association

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Empowering a high‑performing policy and advocacy team
Opportunity to be at the forefront of driving industry growth
Deliver meaningful impact for members and the wider red meat industry

Empowering a high‑performing policy and advocacy team
Opportunity to be at the forefront of driving industry growth
Deliver meaningful impact for members and the wider red meat industry

Representing a future‑focused sector and a powerhouse generating over NZ$12 billion in exports each year

subClassification: CEOCEO

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

18d ago

Listed ten days ago

Manager – Strategy, Operations & Governance

at Industry Skills Boards

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Lead ISB operations & governance & ensuring smooth cross functional delivery
Drive projects & partnerships with agencies such as MBIE, MPI, NZQA, TEC & MoE
Act as a key advisor & operational deputy to the Chief Executive

Lead ISB operations & governance & ensuring smooth cross functional delivery
Drive projects & partnerships with agencies such as MBIE, MPI, NZQA, TEC & MoE
Act as a key advisor & operational deputy to the Chief Executive

Drive cross functional operations, lead strategic projects, and support governance for the Manufacturing & Engineering ISB.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

10d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Manager – Strategy, Operations & Governance

at Industry Skills Boards

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Lead ISB operations & governance & ensuring smooth cross functional delivery
Drive projects & partnerships with agencies such as MBIE, MPI, NZQA, TEC & MoE
Act as a key advisor & operational deputy to the Chief Executive

Lead ISB operations & governance & ensuring smooth cross functional delivery
Drive projects & partnerships with agencies such as MBIE, MPI, NZQA, TEC & MoE
Act as a key advisor & operational deputy to the Chief Executive

Drive cross functional operations, lead strategic projects, and support governance for the Manufacturing & Engineering ISB.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

11d ago

Listed two days ago

Independent Member – NZSA Council

at The New Zealand Society of Actuaries (NZSA or the Society)

Be an early applicant

This is a Part time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Remote)

This is a voluntary role offering a unique opportunity to shape and oversee significant strategic developments for the actuarial profession in NZ.

subClassification: Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

2d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Director, Central Agencies and Social Sector

at Rothley

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Influence the performance and accountability of central government agencies
Provide expert advice
Lead a high performing team

Influence the performance and accountability of central government agencies
Provide expert advice
Lead a high performing team

Influence the performance and accountability of central government agencies and social sector entities at the heart of New Zealand's public sector.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

13d ago

Listed two days ago

Interim Executive Director (Fixed term)

at ATCL Search

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Fixed term to March 2027 | Auckland-based
Strategic leadership role at a pivotal moment for industry training
Oversight of a significant transition into the new PTE structure

Fixed term to March 2027 | Auckland-based
Strategic leadership role at a pivotal moment for industry training
Oversight of a significant transition into the new PTE structure

A rare interim opportunity: strategic leadership, complex stakeholder environment, leading a high performing team through a well supported transition

subClassification: CEOCEO

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

2d ago

Listed three days ago

Member of the Family of Pōmare

at Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Be an early applicant

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Paihia, Northland(Hybrid)

Join the Waitangi National Trust Board

subClassification: Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

3d ago

Listed five days ago

Industry Portfolio Lead

at Industry Skills Boards

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Shape the skills needed for New Zealand’s energy and infrastructure workforce
Lead senior relationships across key industry portfolios
Bring industry voice into national education and workforce decisions

Shape the skills needed for New Zealand’s energy and infrastructure workforce
Lead senior relationships across key industry portfolios
Bring industry voice into national education and workforce decisions

Help shape a future‑ready workforce by acting as a trusted interface between industry and the vocational education system.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

5d ago

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