Leadership Program Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Jun 2026

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Head of Quality (Global)

at Enatel

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Lead the evolution of quality across a growing global organisation
Flexible working policy + Health insurance
Supportive, transparent and empowering leadership culture

Lead the evolution of quality across a growing global organisation
Flexible working policy + Health insurance
Supportive, transparent and empowering leadership culture

Shape, embed, and elevate quality at scale, leading enterprise-wide impact across a growing global business.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

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

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Clean Electricity Lead

at NZ Climate Foundation

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$150,000 – $185,000 per year

Focus on the needed transformation across all aspects of the electricity system.
Build a focused team to make a real difference
Enable rapid and material reduction of emissions by 2035

Focus on the needed transformation across all aspects of the electricity system.
Build a focused team to make a real difference
Enable rapid and material reduction of emissions by 2035

You will lead a Clean Electricity mission and a 2 year work programme to accelerate the transition to plentiful, affordable, and renewable electricity

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

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Listed fourteen days ago

Manager of Service Transformation

at Spectrum Foundation

This is a Full time job

Greenlane, Auckland

Hybrid role + Company car

Company car
Flexible working
Make a difference in the lives of New Zealanders living with disabilities

Company car
Flexible working
Make a difference in the lives of New Zealanders living with disabilities

Lead transformation. Enable change. Strengthen future service delivery

subClassification: Aged & Disability SupportAged & Disability Support

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

14d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Head of the Strategic Projects Office

at Watercare Services Limited

This is a Full time job

Newmarket, Auckland(Hybrid)

Income protection and life insurance.

Fantastic modern Newmarket offices, close to public transport.
Great culture with a work/life balance.
Hybrid working

Fantastic modern Newmarket offices, close to public transport.
Great culture with a work/life balance.
Hybrid working

Shape Watercare's top strategic priorities and drive high-impact initiatives that support Auckland's future growth.

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

11d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Student Success and Education Coordinator (Health Coach Education)

at PreKure

This is a Full time job

Takapuna, Auckland(Hybrid)

$80,000 – $85,000 per year

Be the heartbeat of a health education organisation that's changing lives. Competitive salary, genuine flexibility, and work that matters.

subClassification: Student ServicesStudent Services

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

18d ago

Listed nine days ago

General Manager - Antarctic Operations

at Antarctica NZ

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Rare opportunity
Complex and unique environment
Support globally significant science

Rare opportunity
Complex and unique environment
Support globally significant science

Antarctica New Zealand is seeking an exceptional operational leader to take on one of the most unique roles in the country.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

9d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Programme Leader - Information Technology

at Future Skills

This is a Full time job

Manukau, Auckland

Salary commensurate with experience.

Combine your leadership capability, academic expertise and industry insight
Collaborative and forward-thinking team culture
Carparking provided on site

Combine your leadership capability, academic expertise and industry insight
Collaborative and forward-thinking team culture
Carparking provided on site

Exciting opportunity to lead the academic and operational direction of IT programmes within our thriving tertiary institution.

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

12d ago

Listed two days ago

Head of Quality (Global)

at Enatel

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Lead the evolution of quality across a growing global organisation
Flexible working policy + Health insurance
Supportive, transparent and empowering leadership culture

Lead the evolution of quality across a growing global organisation
Flexible working policy + Health insurance
Supportive, transparent and empowering leadership culture

Shape, embed, and elevate quality at scale, leading enterprise-wide impact across a growing global business.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

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

2d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Whanau Ora – Navigator

at Mapu Maia

This is a Full time job

Manukau, Auckland

$77,900 – $85,000 per year

The Whanau Ora Navigator will be skilled at identifying & supporting Pacific Whanau with high needs to achieve wellbeing and self-determination.

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

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

17d ago

Listed two days ago

Head of Operations - Enliven Homebased care

at Enliven Northern

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Competitive salary + company vehicle

A key leadership role within a leading provider of home based care.
Bring your operational management experience
Join an organisation where we are proud of our culture and team

A key leadership role within a leading provider of home based care.
Bring your operational management experience
Join an organisation where we are proud of our culture and team

A senior leadership role within a values led organisation, with a great culture we are proud of, you will also experience the real community impact

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

2d ago

Listed sixteen 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)

16d ago

Listed three days ago

Academic Operations and Student Success Manager

at Christchurch City College Limited

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Lead academic operations, teaching staff, student support and pastoral care to drive learner success and educational excellence.

subClassification: Student ServicesStudent Services

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

3d ago

Listed two days ago

NZ Development Director

at RobLawMax Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Wellington(Hybrid)

Executive package + long-term incentives

Lead a major New Zealand development project
Influence government, iwi and industry outcomes
Executive rewards with long-term growth potential

Lead a major New Zealand development project
Influence government, iwi and industry outcomes
Executive rewards with long-term growth potential

Lead a nationally significant project through development, stakeholder and regulatory milestones.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

2d ago

Listed ten days ago

Senior Adviser People Programmes and Projects

at Department of Corrections

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$104,985 - $148,214 per annum.

Work at the heart of strategic people initiatives
Contribute to meaningful organisational change
Influence across a wide portfolio of work

Work at the heart of strategic people initiatives
Contribute to meaningful organisational change
Influence across a wide portfolio of work

Work across multiple workstreams at once, bringing clarity, and momentum to people programmes and projects.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Kaiārahi, Te Raukaha Hunga Mahi | Manager, Workforce Capability

at Te Puni Kōkiri

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$133k - $166k gross p/a + 4.3 wks ann. leave

Build a high-performing, future-focused workforce
Champion innovative, people-centred learning solutions
Based in Te Tari Matua, Pōneke | National Office, Wellington

Build a high-performing, future-focused workforce
Champion innovative, people-centred learning solutions
Based in Te Tari Matua, Pōneke | National Office, Wellington

Senior leadership opportunity to drive workforce capability, learning strategy and organisational development across Te Puni Kōkiri.

subClassification: Training & DevelopmentTraining & Development

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

16d ago

Listed twelve days ago

ICT & Security Team Lead

at AECOM New Zealand Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Lead ICT & Security projects across airports, defence & healthcare
Mentor and grow a specialist ICT & Security team in New Zealand

Lead ICT & Security projects across airports, defence & healthcare
Mentor and grow a specialist ICT & Security team in New Zealand

Lead complex ICT & Security projects while growing a high-performing team across NZ and Australia.

subClassification: Team LeadersTeam Leaders

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

12d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Head of Customer Care

at Wellington Water Limited

This is a Full time job

Petone, Wellington(Hybrid)

Build our Customer Care team
Shape our customer experience strategy
Based in Petone

Build our Customer Care team
Shape our customer experience strategy
Based in Petone

Build the Customer Care team in this pivotal role transforming water services in the Wellington region.

subClassification: Management & SupportManagement & Support

classification: Call Centre & Customer Service(Call Centre & Customer Service)

16d ago

Listed two days ago

Director - Operational Enablement and Support, Wellington

at Ministry of Social Development

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$200,121 - $266,828

High-impact, purpose-driven leadership role
Office based role in Wellington
Supportive and inclusive environment

High-impact, purpose-driven leadership role
Office based role in Wellington
Supportive and inclusive environment

Lead system-level change across housing, health and disability, partner across government, and influence national outcomes.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Executive Director (COO) | Carey Baptist College

at Baptist Union of New Zealand

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Greenlane, Auckland

$115,000 – $125,000 per year

A significant leadership role in a Private Tertiary Establishment delivering theological education.

subClassification: Management - UniversitiesManagement - Universities

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

21h ago

Listed twelve days ago

Chief Executive Officer

at Build People Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Remote)

Engage with senior leaders from government to private enterprize
A national role, working from home and travelling as required
Become the voice of a large and very successful industry group

Engage with senior leaders from government to private enterprize
A national role, working from home and travelling as required
Become the voice of a large and very successful industry group

A stimulating and engaging opportunity to join one of the building industries most regarded associations as CEO.

subClassification: CEOCEO

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

12d ago

Listed four days ago

Manager - Portfolio Delivery

at Waikato Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$145,000 – $162,000 per year

Based in our modern, purpose-built offices at the heart of Hamilton's CBD
Generous leave entitlements, L&D opportunities & a great social club.
Flexible working environment + WFH opportunities

Based in our modern, purpose-built offices at the heart of Hamilton's CBD
Generous leave entitlements, L&D opportunities & a great social club.
Flexible working environment + WFH opportunities

Lead governance and oversight of major infrastructure investment programmes, delivering portfolio assurance to protect communities and the environment

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed eleven days ago

12 month fixed term (Parental Leave) - Business Systems and IT Lead

at Donaldson Brown Insurance Brokers

This is a Full time job

Parnell, Auckland(Hybrid)

Are you passionate about improving business systems, data quality, and the way technology supports people and performance?

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

11d ago

Listed four days ago

Growing Through Grief Manager

at Anglican Care Waiapu

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay(Hybrid)

Meaningful leadership role with real community impact
Additional leave: have your Birthday off & 'Soul Care' leave for your wellbeing
Supportive environment where you can grow and develop

Meaningful leadership role with real community impact
Additional leave: have your Birthday off & 'Soul Care' leave for your wellbeing
Supportive environment where you can grow and develop

Make a difference for tamariki and whānau - lead a geographically dispersed team delivering grief education programmes across eight communities.

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

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

4d ago

Listed nine days ago

Head of Project Management

at Younity

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Initial 6month contract
Auckland CBD location
Hybrid working

Initial 6month contract
Auckland CBD location
Hybrid working

Lead a High-Performing Project Delivery Team Through a Critical Transformation Period

Recruited byElena Shanks

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

9d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Service Manager - Disability Sector

at Community Living

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Lead a dedicated team making a real difference in the community
Full-time flexible role based in Hamilton with growth opportunity
Supportive culture with benefits, EAP and insurance discounts

Lead a dedicated team making a real difference in the community
Full-time flexible role based in Hamilton with growth opportunity
Supportive culture with benefits, EAP and insurance discounts

Lead a support team delivering quality services for people with intellectual disabilities in Hamilton.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

13d ago

Listed one day ago

Clean Electricity Lead

at NZ Climate Foundation

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$150,000 – $185,000 per year

Focus on the needed transformation across all aspects of the electricity system.
Build a focused team to make a real difference
Enable rapid and material reduction of emissions by 2035

Focus on the needed transformation across all aspects of the electricity system.
Build a focused team to make a real difference
Enable rapid and material reduction of emissions by 2035

You will lead a Clean Electricity mission and a 2 year work programme to accelerate the transition to plentiful, affordable, and renewable electricity

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

1d ago

Listed three days ago