Head Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Head of Retail Performance

This is a Full time job

Own nationwide retail growth
Senior scope, real commercial influence
Join an organisation that's truly values-led

Own nationwide retail growth
Senior scope, real commercial influence
Join an organisation that's truly values-led

This is a senior retail leadership role where you’ll lift performance at scale and shape the future of how retail delivers growth at 2degrees.

subClassification: Management - Area/Multi-siteManagement - Area/Multi-site

classification: Retail & Consumer Products(Retail & Consumer Products)

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Head of Service Operations

at Hunter Campbell Limited

This is a Full time job

Tauriko, Bay of Plenty

Beautiful offices in Tauriko

Culture built on hard work, good humour & people who take pride in what they do
Lead a strong, established team nationally
Great salary + company car

Culture built on hard work, good humour & people who take pride in what they do
Lead a strong, established team nationally
Great salary + company car

Join a family owned Kiwi business that is on an exciting growth trajectory

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

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Listed eight hours ago

Head of Technology

at BrightSpark Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Key role within the business - influence the products built
Lead a fantastic team of Developers
Great working environment, Hybrid, Auckland based

Key role within the business - influence the products built
Lead a fantastic team of Developers
Great working environment, Hybrid, Auckland based

Great role for someone who is highly technical to lead a fantastic team and influence architecture of new products

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

8h ago

Listed nine days ago

Head of Information Technology

at Zephyr I.T.

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Bridge the gap between technical delivery and commercial success, leadership across IT solutions, project management, and service delivery.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

9d ago

Listed one day ago

Head of Service Operations

at Hunter Campbell Limited

This is a Full time job

Tauriko, Bay of Plenty

Beautiful offices in Tauriko

Culture built on hard work, good humour & people who take pride in what they do
Lead a strong, established team nationally
Great salary + company car

Culture built on hard work, good humour & people who take pride in what they do
Lead a strong, established team nationally
Great salary + company car

Join a family owned Kiwi business that is on an exciting growth trajectory

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

1d ago

Listed two days ago

Head of Retail Performance

at 2degrees

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Own nationwide retail growth
Senior scope, real commercial influence
Join an organisation that's truly values-led

Own nationwide retail growth
Senior scope, real commercial influence
Join an organisation that's truly values-led

This is a senior retail leadership role where you’ll lift performance at scale and shape the future of how retail delivers growth at 2degrees.

subClassification: Management - Area/Multi-siteManagement - Area/Multi-site

classification: Retail & Consumer Products(Retail & Consumer Products)

2d ago

Listed seven days ago

Head of Intelligence - 12 Month Fixed Term

at New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$191,635 – $239,544 per year

Collaborate with leaders across government, research, and industry
Deliver actionable insights for national technology strategy
Exercise executive leadership responsibilities

Collaborate with leaders across government, research, and industry
Deliver actionable insights for national technology strategy
Exercise executive leadership responsibilities

Lead the delivery of intelligence to shape New Zealand’s future in advanced technologies!

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

7d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Head of Retail

at Moodi

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Ponsonby, Auckland(Hybrid)

Hybrid, fast paced workplace
New market expansion plans
Small team with lots of opportunity

Hybrid, fast paced workplace
New market expansion plans
Small team with lots of opportunity

An opportunity to join one of Australasia's fastest growing wellness brands and own our retail function!

subClassification: Management - Area/Multi-siteManagement - Area/Multi-site

classification: Retail & Consumer Products(Retail & Consumer Products)

24d ago

Listed one day ago

HEAD OF CATEGORY MANAGEMENT

at ERG Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Salary Package: Negotiable NZ$155,000+ equivalent + benefits
Pacific Islands lifestyle location
Cost of relocation covered including flights, moving costs, Visa arrangements

Salary Package: Negotiable NZ$155,000+ equivalent + benefits
Pacific Islands lifestyle location
Cost of relocation covered including flights, moving costs, Visa arrangements

Senior Leader opportunity with respected multi-division business with deep roots, broad reach, and market leadership built over decades. South Pacific

subClassification: BuyingBuying

classification: Retail & Consumer Products(Retail & Consumer Products)

1d ago

Listed eight days ago

Head of Commercial Delivery

at Smart Environmental

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Lead the end to end delivery of major commercial and operational programmes
Partner with the GM Commercial and operational leaders
Work at the intersection of strategy and execution

Lead the end to end delivery of major commercial and operational programmes
Partner with the GM Commercial and operational leaders
Work at the intersection of strategy and execution

This newly created leadership role focuses on turning commercial growth into safe, reliable and scalable operational delivery.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

8d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Head of People & Culture

at Plumbing World

This is a Full time job

Parnell, Auckland(Hybrid)

Competitive salary + Benefits
Southern Cross Medical Insurance
Leadership role with real ownership and impact

Competitive salary + Benefits
Southern Cross Medical Insurance
Leadership role with real ownership and impact

Great things are happening at Plumbing World, and we want you to be part of our success story, join a business that is moving towards a great future.

subClassification: Management - InternalManagement - Internal

classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

21d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Head of ICT Business Enablement

at New Zealand King Salmon

This is a Full time job

Nelson Central, Tasman(Hybrid)

Work for an iconic New Zealand Aquaculture company
Bring a balance of strategic thinking with practical delivery
Join a great team, competitive remuneration & receive some awesome benefits

Work for an iconic New Zealand Aquaculture company
Bring a balance of strategic thinking with practical delivery
Join a great team, competitive remuneration & receive some awesome benefits

Lead our digital future. Build the foundations. Enable growth. Apply today!

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

17d ago

Listed seven days ago

Head of Marketing

at Robomate

This is a Full time job

Rosedale, Auckland

Genuinely life-changing for everyday people and businesses
Architect it your way. Set the culture. Define the playbook.
Build leaders who carry your fingerprint. You shape the trajectory.

Genuinely life-changing for everyday people and businesses
Architect it your way. Set the culture. Define the playbook.
Build leaders who carry your fingerprint. You shape the trajectory.

You get to architect it your way. Set the culture. Define the playbook. Build leaders who carry your fingerprint. You shape the trajectory.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

7d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Head of Strategy, Commercial & Portfolio

at Watercare Services Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Training and development opportunities
Life and income protection insurance plans
Employee discounts at a range of large retailers

Training and development opportunities
Life and income protection insurance plans
Employee discounts at a range of large retailers

We are seeking an experienced Head of Strategy, Commercial & Portfolio

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

17d ago

Listed six hours ago

Head of TPM

at Westland Milk Products

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hornby, Canterbury

Deep knowledge in TPM pillars and continuous improvement methods
Strategic position leading transformation across multiple sites
Drive equipment reliability and operational efficiency

Deep knowledge in TPM pillars and continuous improvement methods
Strategic position leading transformation across multiple sites
Drive equipment reliability and operational efficiency

Lead the design and rollout of a Total Productive Maintenance programme across Yili Oceania.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

6h ago

Listed ten days ago

Head of Programme Management Office

at Craigs Investment Partners

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Join a multi-award winning investment advisory firm
Flexible on location Tauranga, Auckland, Hamilton
Demonstrate your business leadership through this vital PMO role

Join a multi-award winning investment advisory firm
Flexible on location Tauranga, Auckland, Hamilton
Demonstrate your business leadership through this vital PMO role

Are you an experienced leader in Programme Management Office leading transformational change? Apply now!

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

10d ago

Listed one day ago

Head of Cyber and Infrastructure

at Port of Tauranga

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Join a values-driven organisation with a strong safety culture
Enjoy a leadership role with real impact and visibility
Influence the security and resilience of significant infrastructure

Join a values-driven organisation with a strong safety culture
Enjoy a leadership role with real impact and visibility
Influence the security and resilience of significant infrastructure

Lead the organisation’s cyber security and infrastructure strategy

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

1d ago

Listed six hours ago

Head of Talent, Development & Advisory

at Tribe (New Zealand) Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Newly created role | 4 or 5 days/week potential

Newly created position – lead the way forward
The best of L&OD, Talent and People Advisory – have impact
Programme and Project Management – bring best practice to the table

Newly created position – lead the way forward
The best of L&OD, Talent and People Advisory – have impact
Programme and Project Management – bring best practice to the table

With a focus on continuous improvement, you will lead all things L&OD and Talent. Good work has been done - this role will take it to the next level!

subClassification: Organisational DevelopmentOrganisational Development

classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

6h ago

Listed three days ago

Executive General Manager: Transformation & Technology

at Potentia

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Lead full transformation for critical national tech infrastructure
Modernise delivery systems, technology & AI/Data capability
Build new operating engine to enable transform at scale

Lead full transformation for critical national tech infrastructure
Modernise delivery systems, technology & AI/Data capability
Build new operating engine to enable transform at scale

Lead the change through AI, data, delivery & tech capability transformation, shaping the next phase of this household name national tech powerhouse

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

3d ago

Listed one day ago

Assistant Head Coach (Selling and Service) - Nike, Westgate (Open)

at Nike

This is a Full time job

Westgate, Auckland

Build your retail career with an iconic brand
Career development opportunities, competitive salary and product discounts
Be part of a dynamic and vibrant team

Build your retail career with an iconic brand
Career development opportunities, competitive salary and product discounts
Be part of a dynamic and vibrant team

Key retail leadership position with a market leader!

subClassification: Management - StoreManagement - Store

classification: Retail & Consumer Products(Retail & Consumer Products)

1d ago

Listed six days ago

Head of Cyber Security

at NZX Limited

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Lead cyber security for NZ's critical market infrastructure.
Senior leadership role reporting to the CIO.
Shape a high-impact, enterprise-wide security function.

Lead cyber security for NZ's critical market infrastructure.
Senior leadership role reporting to the CIO.
Shape a high-impact, enterprise-wide security function.

Take ownership of cyber security at NZX, ensuring risk is managed and systems stay resilient.

subClassification: SecuritySecurity

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

6d ago

Listed six days ago

Head of Data, Analytics & AI

at Watercare Services Limited

This is a Full time job

Newmarket, Auckland

Training and development opportunities
Life and income protection insurance plans
Supportive Team & Working Environment

Training and development opportunities
Life and income protection insurance plans
Supportive Team & Working Environment

We are seeking an experienced Head of Data, Analytics & AI to establish and lead Watercare's enterprise data, analytics and AI capability

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

6d ago

Listed more than thirty days ago

Head of Operations and Production

at Techion

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Mosgiel, Otago

This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in a high-growth Kiwi tech company in an environment where innovation meets real-world impact.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

30d+ ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Head of Engineering

at Harmoney

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Drive the AI Frontier: Lead agentic coding and AI workflows to automate toil
Strategic Influence: Partner with the CDO to bridge business and tech excellence
Wellbeing & Flexibility: Health insurance, flexible hours, and hybrid working

Drive the AI Frontier: Lead agentic coding and AI workflows to automate toil
Strategic Influence: Partner with the CDO to bridge business and tech excellence
Wellbeing & Flexibility: Health insurance, flexible hours, and hybrid working

Lead Harmoney as Head of Engineering. Reporting to the CDO, you’ll drive AI adoption, automate toil, and bridge innovation and execution.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

13d ago

Listed one day ago

Head of Sales

at Fackelmann Housewares

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

This is a senior retail leadership role driving category growth, strengthening customer relationships, and shaping the future of homeware in NZ

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Sales(Sales)

1d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Head of Brand, Marketing & Propositions

at Tower Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Competitive Salary, Annual Review and Benefits

Join an award-winning proudly Kiwi organisation in the heart of Auckland
Leadership opportunity working closely with Chief Customer & Marketing Officer
Discounts on Tower insurance products

Join an award-winning proudly Kiwi organisation in the heart of Auckland
Leadership opportunity working closely with Chief Customer & Marketing Officer
Discounts on Tower insurance products

Build a bold challenger brand at Tower. Lead brand, growth & propositions to make insurance simpler, more human and rewarding.

subClassification: Brand ManagementBrand Management

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

16d ago

Listed three days ago

Head of Security & Privacy

at Education Perfect Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

Flexible working location - from home or one of our NZ offices
Comprehensive benefits package with equity bonus plan included
Work remotely for up to 90 days a year from approved locations worldwide

Flexible working location - from home or one of our NZ offices
Comprehensive benefits package with equity bonus plan included
Work remotely for up to 90 days a year from approved locations worldwide

We’re looking for an experienced Head of Security & Privacy to lead how we approach information security, privacy and AI governance across EP.

subClassification: SecuritySecurity

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

3d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Head Chef

at Rata

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Queenstown, Otago

$110,000 – $130,000 + annual bonus

A rare opportunity to lead a respected Queenstown Restaurant— you will shape the food, grow a strong team, that’s consistent, and built to last.

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

26d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Head Chef

at Republic Hospitality Ltd

This is a Full time job

Queenstown, Otago

$90,000 – $110,000 per year

$90,000-$110,000 based on experience
KPI based incentives
Queenstown Lakefront

$90,000-$110,000 based on experience
KPI based incentives
Queenstown Lakefront

Hiring Now - A chance to join the team of Queenstown's newest venue Soda

subClassification: Chefs/CooksChefs/Cooks

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

21d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Head of People and Culture - Packaging

at Oji Fibre Solutions Packaging NZ

This is a Full time job

Mangere Bridge, Auckland

Packaging Sector
Multiple sites around NZ
Competitive salary and benefits

Packaging Sector
Multiple sites around NZ
Competitive salary and benefits

Head of People and Culture global packaging company. Technically strong, with industrial relations expertise and manufacturing/FMCG experience.

subClassification: Management - InternalManagement - Internal

classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

16d ago

Listed two 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)

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Manager Franchise Performance

at Subway Systems Australia

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

$84,200 – $105,200 per year

Targeted Franchise Impact Through Smart Portfolio Management
Strong stakeholder exposure
Influencing Others

Targeted Franchise Impact Through Smart Portfolio Management
Strong stakeholder exposure
Influencing Others

MFP partners with franchisees to drive performance, ensure brand standards, and improve sales, profitability, and portfolio growth.

subClassification: Management - StoreManagement - Store

classification: Retail & Consumer Products(Retail & Consumer Products)

2d ago

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