Executive Management Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Executive Director

at McLaren Recruitment – in business since 1989

This is a Part time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Remote)

Competitive pay + Remote + Flexi Part-time hours

Visible, hands-on leader driving operational delivery, outcomes and impact
National peak body advancing health equity, innovation & excellence
Part-time, 30 hours over 4 days. Work remotely anywhere in NZ.

Visible, hands-on leader driving operational delivery, outcomes and impact
National peak body advancing health equity, innovation & excellence
Part-time, 30 hours over 4 days. Work remotely anywhere in NZ.

Shape the future of speech-language therapy in Aotearoa NZ. Lead strategy, governance support & professional standards for a respected national body.

Recruited byNgan Nguyen

subClassification: CEOCEO

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

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Head of Manufacturing

at New Zealand Panels Group

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Lead operational improvement and transformation
Work alongside an ambitious senior leadership group
Balance strategic thinking with operational execution

Lead operational improvement and transformation
Work alongside an ambitious senior leadership group
Balance strategic thinking with operational execution

Shape the future manufacturing capability of our business

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

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Listed twenty minutes ago

Independent member - Digital Delivery and Operations Technical Advisory Group

at Ministry for the Environment

Be an early applicant

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Remote)

Join the Digital Platform Delivery and Operations Technical Advisory Group for the Programme and provide specialised advice.

subClassification: Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments

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

20m ago

Listed one day ago

Executive Director

at McLaren Recruitment – in business since 1989

This is a Part time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Remote)

Competitive pay + Remote + Flexi Part-time hours

Visible, hands-on leader driving operational delivery, outcomes and impact
National peak body advancing health equity, innovation & excellence
Part-time, 30 hours over 4 days. Work remotely anywhere in NZ.

Visible, hands-on leader driving operational delivery, outcomes and impact
National peak body advancing health equity, innovation & excellence
Part-time, 30 hours over 4 days. Work remotely anywhere in NZ.

Shape the future of speech-language therapy in Aotearoa NZ. Lead strategy, governance support & professional standards for a respected national body.

Recruited byNgan Nguyen

subClassification: CEOCEO

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

1d ago

Listed four days ago

Senior Executive Assistant – Animal Management

at Gallagher

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Lake, Waikato

Annual Bonus + Free Parking + Additional Benefits

High-impact role with variety, ownership + visibility across the business
Be the trusted partner to Chief Executive + Executive Leadership team
Collaborative, office-first culture with a global technology company

High-impact role with variety, ownership + visibility across the business
Be the trusted partner to Chief Executive + Executive Leadership team
Collaborative, office-first culture with a global technology company

Partner with senior leaders in a fast-paced global business, bringing structure and momentum to the Animal Management leadership team.

subClassification: PA, EA & SecretarialPA, EA & Secretarial

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

4d ago

Listed one day ago

Executive Officer

at Archway Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$80,000-110,000

High‑trust Executive Officer role supporting CEO, Board and leadership team
Broad scope across executive support, contracts, HR and office operations
Permanent Wellington‑based role within a collaborative, purpose‑driven organ

High‑trust Executive Officer role supporting CEO, Board and leadership team
Broad scope across executive support, contracts, HR and office operations
Permanent Wellington‑based role within a collaborative, purpose‑driven organ

Senior Executive Officer supporting leadership, Board and operations within a values‑led, professional services organisation.

Recruited byOlivia Strutton

subClassification: PA, EA & SecretarialPA, EA & Secretarial

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

1d ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Kaitohutohu Matua | Senior Advisor

at Public Service Commission Te Kawa Mataaho

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$107,146 – $143,313 per year

Seeking a Senior Advisor to lead high-quality executive talent management work and help strengthen leadership capability across the public service.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

17h ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Head of Manufacturing

at New Zealand Panels Group

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Lead operational improvement and transformation
Work alongside an ambitious senior leadership group
Balance strategic thinking with operational execution

Lead operational improvement and transformation
Work alongside an ambitious senior leadership group
Balance strategic thinking with operational execution

Shape the future manufacturing capability of our business

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

18h ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Marketing Executive - Armstrong's

at Armstrong's

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Experience aligned

Hands-on marketing experience across iconic automotive brands, campaigns, and ev
A genuine career-building role with mentoring, exposure, and room to grow
Great office culture, supportive team, and an exciting, fast-paced industry

Hands-on marketing experience across iconic automotive brands, campaigns, and ev
A genuine career-building role with mentoring, exposure, and room to grow
Great office culture, supportive team, and an exciting, fast-paced industry

Senior marketing role leading campaigns, launches & digital strategy across iconic automotive brands in a fast-paced, collaborative team.

subClassification: Marketing Assistants/CoordinatorsMarketing Assistants/Coordinators

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

1d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

General Manager

at A-Ward Ltd

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$180,000 – $220,000 per year

Autonomy to drive operational excellence and technological advancements.

Autonomy to drive operational excellence and technological advancements.

Lead strategic growth across manufacturing, & innovative technology initiatives. Competitive salary, benefits, and career advancement opportunities.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

15d ago

Listed eleven days ago

General Manager - SeaLink Logistics

at SeaLink Travel Group

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Senior level accountability with real influence
Competitive remuneration
Purpose‑driven organisation with safety and teamwork at its core

Senior level accountability with real influence
Competitive remuneration
Purpose‑driven organisation with safety and teamwork at its core

Lead logistics operation, drive performance, safety and commercial growth through strong leadership, operational excellence and team capability.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

11d ago

Listed seven days ago

Office Manager/EA

at LoyaltyHub Limited

This is a Part time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Hybrid and flexible working between your home and our centrally located offices.
Enjoy an extensive range of benefits.
Be a part of our supportive and diverse team in an uplifting, fun environment.

Hybrid and flexible working between your home and our centrally located offices.
Enjoy an extensive range of benefits.
Be a part of our supportive and diverse team in an uplifting, fun environment.

We're looking for a part-time Office Manager/EA to join our team on a one year maternity leave cover contract.

subClassification: Office ManagementOffice Management

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

7d ago

Listed one day ago

Director - Partnerships & Engagement

at Robert Walters

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Lead strategic partnerships across NZ's research & innovation sector
Drive engagement, growth & global collaboration at REANNZ
Shape the future of research connectivity in Aotearoa

Lead strategic partnerships across NZ's research & innovation sector
Drive engagement, growth & global collaboration at REANNZ
Shape the future of research connectivity in Aotearoa

Join REANNZ as Director Partnerships and Engagement to grow connections across Aotearoa's research and education sector. Apply now to make impact.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

1d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

CEO / General Manager - Christchurch Based Opportunity

at HR Connect Limited

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Lead a growing infrastructure business across New Zealand
Shape strategy and performance through a key phase of growth and change
Step into a high-impact CEO role with strong regional and stakeholder influence

Lead a growing infrastructure business across New Zealand
Shape strategy and performance through a key phase of growth and change
Step into a high-impact CEO role with strong regional and stakeholder influence

Seeking an experienced CEO to lead growth in the infrastructure sector.

subClassification: CEOCEO

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

14d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Transformation Programme Manager (ERP Discovery & Selection)

at Tribe (New Zealand) Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

18 Months Fixed Term | Hybrid

Rare opportunity to lead an enterprise-wide transformation
Shape future-state business operations, processes, and technology strategy
Challenge the status quo and stamp your mark

Rare opportunity to lead an enterprise-wide transformation
Shape future-state business operations, processes, and technology strategy
Challenge the status quo and stamp your mark

Lead the review of current-state operations, facilitate enterprise-wide business process mapping, drive ERP evaluation and selection activities.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

21h ago

Listed four days ago

Manager Complaints, Incidents and Enforcement

at Education Review Office

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Lead national complaints and enforcement functions
Drive consistency, integrity, and quality of regulatory responses
Leadership role influencing system accountability

Lead national complaints and enforcement functions
Drive consistency, integrity, and quality of regulatory responses
Leadership role influencing system accountability

Join an organisation contributing to meaningful outcomes to improve learning for children and young people across Aotearoa New Zealand.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Executive Assistant

at Huntress Recruitment Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Temporary role starting asap
Working with an incredible NZ Brand
Busy role working for a great team, with a great culture

Temporary role starting asap
Working with an incredible NZ Brand
Busy role working for a great team, with a great culture

Step into a fast-paced EA role with a leading NZ brand. Short-term temporary role supporting senior leaders with an immediate start

subClassification: PA, EA & SecretarialPA, EA & Secretarial

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

17h ago

Listed eight days ago

Event and Operations Manager

at The University of Auckland

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$98,000 to $110,000 + upto 6.75% Kiwisaver

Shape major events supporting a large-scale philanthropic campaign
Enjoy better work-life balance than typical event roles
Join a larger, supportive team with strong organisational backing

Shape major events supporting a large-scale philanthropic campaign
Enjoy better work-life balance than typical event roles
Join a larger, supportive team with strong organisational backing

Seeking an experienced Event and Operations Manager to lead high-profile events across the University’s fundraising and senior leadership portfolio.

subClassification: Event ManagementEvent Management

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

8d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Community Delivery Director

at Jam HR Consulting

This is a Full time job

Cambridge, Waikato

Transformative executive-level leadership role
Unique opportunity to shape positive change
Driven, innovative and dynamic ELT

Transformative executive-level leadership role
Unique opportunity to shape positive change
Driven, innovative and dynamic ELT

Translating strategy into outcomes, this is a rare opportunity to make significant and lasting change in the Waipā community.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12d ago

Listed eight days ago

Head of Risk & Compliance

at Opes Partners

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$250K-$300K +3.5%KS +Free Medical Insurance +Tools

Direct Board access for strategic influence
Lead risk & compliance across dynamic entities (financial services & propery)
Senior executive package with full benefits (KS, Med insurance, tools)

Direct Board access for strategic influence
Lead risk & compliance across dynamic entities (financial services & propery)
Senior executive package with full benefits (KS, Med insurance, tools)

Lead risk & compliance for Opes Group, shaping strategy & ensuring regulatory excellence across all entities, with direct access to CEO & Board

subClassification: Compliance & RiskCompliance & Risk

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

8d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Director - Integrated Health Services

at Mahitahi Trust

This is a Full time job

Avondale, Auckland(Hybrid)

Lead People & Culture strategy in a kaupapa Māori organisation, driving workforce excellence and organisational wellbeing.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

20d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

IT Operations Manager

at Avanti Finance

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Central leadership role owning day to day IT operations
Broad remit across service desk, infrastructure, security and delivery
High visibility role working closely with senior stakeholders

Central leadership role owning day to day IT operations
Broad remit across service desk, infrastructure, security and delivery
High visibility role working closely with senior stakeholders

Manage the IT Operations across a growing trans-Tasman lender, shaping strategy and delivery while advising executives in a hands on leadership role

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty hours ago

Operations Coordinator

at Endometriosis New Zealand

This is a Part time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$25 – $30 per hour

The Operations Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the smooth and effective operation of the organisation.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

20h ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Residence Manager

at Sheffield - Leaders for over 60 years. Est. 1961

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Lead a large, complex 24/7 residence through a period of genuine transformation
General Manager-level leadership role with full operational authority
Make a tangible difference for young people and their whānau

Lead a large, complex 24/7 residence through a period of genuine transformation
General Manager-level leadership role with full operational authority
Make a tangible difference for young people and their whānau

Compelling manager role. Lead change, build teams, make a difference for rangatahi

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

17h ago

Listed seven days ago

Regulatory and Policy Manager

at Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand Incorporated

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

High-influence role working at the intersection of industry and government.
Help shape outcomes for a sector critical to New Zealand’s economy
Potential for remote or flexible working arrangements

High-influence role working at the intersection of industry and government.
Help shape outcomes for a sector critical to New Zealand’s economy
Potential for remote or flexible working arrangements

Help shape regulatory and policy outcomes for NZ dairy companies. Senior role working at the intersection of industry and government.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed one day ago

Technology Partner Manager

at Contact Energy

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Strengthen commercial governance to lift partner accountability and performance
Build trusted relationships that drive better capability, delivery and outcomes
Identify and deliver commercial improvements that maximise value and reduce cost

Strengthen commercial governance to lift partner accountability and performance
Build trusted relationships that drive better capability, delivery and outcomes
Identify and deliver commercial improvements that maximise value and reduce cost

Lead strategic technology partnerships and lift vendor performance to deliver faster, smarter outcomes for Contact

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

1d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Marketing Lead

at REINZ

This is a Full time job

Grafton, Auckland(Hybrid)

Exciting opportunity for a marketing dynamo to lead growth, digital performance and member engagement.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

11d ago•Expiring

Listed five days ago

General Manager Inchcape NZ

at EMERGENT

This is a Full time job

Auckland

A key strategic leadership role
Large global organization
Auckland based

A key strategic leadership role
Large global organization
Auckland based

An exceptional leadership opportunity exists for a commercially driven and strategically focused General Manager to lead the New Zealand Operation.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

5d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Group Manager Internal, Stakeholder & Project Communications

at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

A leading communications role in New Zealand's largest organisation and workforce.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

21h ago

Listed one day ago

General Manager, Strategy, People and Partners

at INSIDE Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington

A proven ability to shape and deliver forward‑looking strategy in complex enviro
Strong enterprise leadership, with the ability to lead through others across a b
Expertise in organisational performance, people strategy and corporate services

A proven ability to shape and deliver forward‑looking strategy in complex enviro
Strong enterprise leadership, with the ability to lead through others across a b
Expertise in organisational performance, people strategy and corporate services

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, the General Manager Strategy, People and Partners is a pivotal leadership role responsible for shaping NZTE

subClassification: COO & MDCOO & MD

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

1d ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

Senior Specialist, Field Key Accounts

at adidas

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Drive growth, own key partnerships, and make your mark in New Zealand sport with adidas.

subClassification: Account & Relationship ManagementAccount & Relationship Management

classification: Sales(Sales)

15h ago

Listed four days ago

Group Finance Director

at ParkHelp Technologies Limited

Immediate start

This is a Part time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$230,000 – $250,000 (equivalent annual salary)

Real seat at the table — direct CEO & Board access, not a fractional cameo.
Global reach from Auckland — lead finance across NZ, US, Europe & Brazil.
Senior impact, sensible hours — 2-3 days a week with room to grow into more.

Real seat at the table — direct CEO & Board access, not a fractional cameo.
Global reach from Auckland — lead finance across NZ, US, Europe & Brazil.
Senior impact, sensible hours — 2-3 days a week with room to grow into more.

Part-time Group Finance Director. Global business, Auckland HQ, 5-country footprint, major offshore raise ahead. CFO-calibre impact in 2-3 days a week

subClassification: Financial Managers & ControllersFinancial Managers & Controllers

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

4d ago

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