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General Manager - New Zealand

This is a Part time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

Part-time (0.4/0.6 FTE /two or three days per week) NZ-based (AKL & WLG)
The role will include superannuation of 4.5%

Part-time (0.4/0.6 FTE /two or three days per week) NZ-based (AKL & WLG)
The role will include superannuation of 4.5%

We are seeking a strategic and highly connected senior leader to drive the ARA’s activities and profile in New Zealand as our General Manager – NZ.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

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Head of City Operations

at Tauranga City Council

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Lead City Operations teams to deliver safe, reliable public services daily
Drive performance, budgets and programmes to meet community expectations
Build strong partnerships to improve delivery and enable continuous improvement

Lead City Operations teams to deliver safe, reliable public services daily
Drive performance, budgets and programmes to meet community expectations
Build strong partnerships to improve delivery and enable continuous improvement

Provide strategic leadership across city operations, lifting performance, building high-performing teams, and driving continuous improvement.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

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General Manager - New Zealand

at Australasian Railway Association

This is a Part time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

Part-time (0.4/0.6 FTE /two or three days per week) NZ-based (AKL & WLG)
The role will include superannuation of 4.5%

Part-time (0.4/0.6 FTE /two or three days per week) NZ-based (AKL & WLG)
The role will include superannuation of 4.5%

We are seeking a strategic and highly connected senior leader to drive the ARA’s activities and profile in New Zealand as our General Manager – NZ.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

1d ago

Listed ten days 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)

10d ago

Listed six days ago

Head of City Operations

at Tauranga City Council

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Lead City Operations teams to deliver safe, reliable public services daily
Drive performance, budgets and programmes to meet community expectations
Build strong partnerships to improve delivery and enable continuous improvement

Lead City Operations teams to deliver safe, reliable public services daily
Drive performance, budgets and programmes to meet community expectations
Build strong partnerships to improve delivery and enable continuous improvement

Provide strategic leadership across city operations, lifting performance, building high-performing teams, and driving continuous improvement.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

6d ago

Listed seven days ago

Head of People, Finance and Operations

at Oxfam Aotearoa

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Lead People, Finance and Operations and Oxfam Aotearoa
Shape strategy and organisational performance as part of the SLT
Strengthen systems, governance and organisational capability

Lead People, Finance and Operations and Oxfam Aotearoa
Shape strategy and organisational performance as part of the SLT
Strengthen systems, governance and organisational capability

Lead people, finance and operations at Oxfam Aotearoa as part of the SLT driving strategy, capability and organisational impact.

subClassification: COO & MDCOO & MD

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

7d ago

Listed nine days 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)

9d ago

Listed nine 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)

9d ago

Listed five hours ago

Manager Compliance and Investigations

at Environmental Protection Authority (EPA)

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Rare senior compliance leadership opportunity
Deal with our most significant non-compliances
A chance to make a difference

Rare senior compliance leadership opportunity
Deal with our most significant non-compliances
A chance to make a difference

Lead compliance and investigations functions - identify serious non-compliance, drive accountability, protect environment in a fast-moving role

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

5h ago

Listed six days ago

Manager, Māori Partnerships

at Hawkes Bay Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

$122,485 – $144,100 per year

Lead meaningful Māori partnership outcomes across Council
Build lasting relationships across our community
Life insurance, income protection, flexible working to support work/life balance

Lead meaningful Māori partnership outcomes across Council
Build lasting relationships across our community
Life insurance, income protection, flexible working to support work/life balance

Lead Council’s Māori Partnerships function, driving the integration of kaupapa Māori, mātauranga Māori, and hononga Māori.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

6d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Operations Manager

at Tātau Tātau Commercial Limited Partnership

This is a Full time job

Wairoa, Hawkes Bay(Hybrid)

This role coordinates operational activity across the group’s subsidiaries and corporate functions, drives execution of strategic initiatives.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

17d ago

Listed four hours ago

Independent Committee Member

at Te Korowai o Ngaruahine Trust

Be an early applicant

This is a Part time job

Hawera, Taranaki(Hybrid)

Te Korowai o Ngāruahine Trust are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Independent Committee Member to join Te Ohu Arotake.

subClassification: Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments

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

4h ago

Listed twenty three hours ago

Independent Chair or Independent Board Member - Stave Therapeutics

at Stave Therapeutics

Be an early applicant

This is a Part time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

Govern a first-in-class oncology drug, already proven in human trials
30+ years of leading science, now racing from preclinical to the clinic
Lean working board, real impact. Partner with founders, not collect seats

Govern a first-in-class oncology drug, already proven in human trials
30+ years of leading science, now racing from preclinical to the clinic
Lean working board, real impact. Partner with founders, not collect seats

Independent Chair or Board Member for a first-in-class oncology company providing governance oversight as we move from preclinical to clinic.

subClassification: Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments

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

23h ago

Listed twenty three days ago

General Manager

at Takon Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Whangarei Central, Northland

No

Influential Leadership Role
Top Law Firm
Make Your Mark in Northland

Influential Leadership Role
Top Law Firm
Make Your Mark in Northland

Key leadership role for Northland's premier law firm. Broad scope General Management opportunity.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

23d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Members, Sustainability Reporting Board

at External Reporting Board

Expiring soon

This is a Part time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

We are seeking new Board members for the Sustainability Reporting Board.

subClassification: Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments

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

14d ago

Listed five hours ago

General Manager People, Capability & Equity

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

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Christchurch based role

Shape the people and culture for a new era of community healthcare
Join a new leadership team at a pivotal point in Nurse Maude's growth
A rare combination of people strategy, OD, leadership development and equity

Shape the people and culture for a new era of community healthcare
Join a new leadership team at a pivotal point in Nurse Maude's growth
A rare combination of people strategy, OD, leadership development and equity

Workforce strategy, organisation development, leadership, change, and equity — one extraordinary mandate to shape Nurse Maude's future

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

5h ago

Listed seven days ago

Director, Auckland Future Fund Trustee Limited

at Auckland Council

This is a Part time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Shape Auckland's wealth strategy and drive regional financial performance
Oversee fund portfolios, risk, and sustainable long-term value for Aucklanders
Support governance decisions with your investment and commercial expertise

Shape Auckland's wealth strategy and drive regional financial performance
Oversee fund portfolios, risk, and sustainable long-term value for Aucklanders
Support governance decisions with your investment and commercial expertise

Lead and enhance Auckland’s future financial strategy, driving effective board decision‑making and long‑term value for Aucklanders.

subClassification: Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments

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

7d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Directors (2)

at Te Ohu Kaimoana

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Remote)

Three year term
Bimonthly online or in-person hui, four annual in-person commitments incl. AGM
This role is paid

Three year term
Bimonthly online or in-person hui, four annual in-person commitments incl. AGM
This role is paid

We are seeking two Directors to join the board of Te Wai Māori Trustee Limited, a nationally focused Kaupapa Māori charitable trust.

subClassification: Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments

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

14d ago

Listed ten days ago

Chief Executive Officer

at Asset Recruitment Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Purpose-driven organisation with a strong reputation
Drive sustainable organisational performance and growth
Experience working closely with Boards and governance groups

Purpose-driven organisation with a strong reputation
Drive sustainable organisational performance and growth
Experience working closely with Boards and governance groups

Lead an organisation that genuinely changes lives. Strengthen organisational capability, foster innovation, and build trusted relationships

subClassification: CEOCEO

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

10d ago

Listed seven days ago

Heretaunga Tamatea Pou Tahua - General Manager Commercial

at Tamatea Pōkai Whenua

This is a Full time job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

Strategic Leadership Opportunity
Diverse Commercial Portfolio
Purpose-driven Impact

Strategic Leadership Opportunity
Diverse Commercial Portfolio
Purpose-driven Impact

The role will be responsible for advancing the commercial objectives and strategic priorities of Heretaunga Tamatea Pou Tahua.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

7d ago

Listed twenty three hours ago

District Manager, Fisheries Compliance Southland

at INSIDE Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Invercargill Central, Southland

Lead frontline fisheries compliance in a complex South Island district
Build trusted partnerships with iwi, industry and communities
Deliver high-impact enforcement outcomes protecting NZ’s fisheries

Lead frontline fisheries compliance in a complex South Island district
Build trusted partnerships with iwi, industry and communities
Deliver high-impact enforcement outcomes protecting NZ’s fisheries

Lead fisheries compliance operations, managing teams, stakeholders and enforcement activity across a dynamic and high-profile South Island district.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

23h ago

Listed two days ago

General Manager

at LOUISE NICHOLAS TRUST

This is a Part time job

Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty(Hybrid)

General Manager Louise Nicholas Trust Flexible Location | 20 Hours Per Week

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Board Observer

at Farmlands Co-operative

This is a Part time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Gain hands-on experience in rural governance
Open to Farmlands’ shareholders
Travel, meal and vehicle expenses provided

Gain hands-on experience in rural governance
Open to Farmlands’ shareholders
Travel, meal and vehicle expenses provided

Develop your governance capability in the rural sector by attending all Farmlands Board meetings for 18 months.

subClassification: Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments

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

2d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Executive Director, Growth and Engagement

at Wintec

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Inclusive and supportive employer
Vibrant and progressive tertiary institute
Make a real difference

Inclusive and supportive employer
Vibrant and progressive tertiary institute
Make a real difference

Senior enterprise leadership role responsible for driving sustainable revenue growth, diversification, and strategic engagement across Wintec

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

13d ago

Listed six days ago

Chief Executive Officer - New Zealand Meat Board

at Beef + Lamb New Zealand

This is a Part time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

25 hours per week
Lead a statutory organisation overseeing NZ red meat quota exports ($4.2B)
Managing $102m farmer reserves for crisis response and industry good activity

25 hours per week
Lead a statutory organisation overseeing NZ red meat quota exports ($4.2B)
Managing $102m farmer reserves for crisis response and industry good activity

An opportunity to lead a small but highly influential organisation delivering real impact for New Zealand’s farmers and export economy.

subClassification: CEOCEO

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

6d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Executive Manager Programmes & Delivery

at Te Runanga O Ngati Whatua

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Whangarei Central, Northland(Hybrid)

Executive influence with purpose
Uplift iwi aspirations through delivery
Strategic leadership for iwi futures

Executive influence with purpose
Uplift iwi aspirations through delivery
Strategic leadership for iwi futures

Executive leader driving programme and delivery, providing hands‑on support to General Managers to achieve whānau, iwi, hapū & marae outcomes.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

23d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

at Enabled

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Wairoa, Hawkes Bay

This is a senior leadership role working alongside the CEO to drive performance, systems, and impact across multiple services.

subClassification: COO & MDCOO & MD

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

29d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

General Manager Human Resources

at Decipher Group Limited

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Step up to this diverse, executive HR leadership role with global exposure
Blend strategic thinking with hands-on delivery in this growing business
Ideal for a high-potential HR leader ready for the next step

Step up to this diverse, executive HR leadership role with global exposure
Blend strategic thinking with hands-on delivery in this growing business
Ideal for a high-potential HR leader ready for the next step

High-potential HR leader - ready to lead the people agenda across New Zealand, Australia, China, Thailand and future markets?

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

17d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Manager DCE Office

at ACC New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Thorndon, Wellington

$138,301 - $195,248 + 9% superannuation

Provide strategic advice and support to the DCE - Corporate and Finance
Lead the Office of the DCE functions
Permanent role, based in Wellington

Provide strategic advice and support to the DCE - Corporate and Finance
Lead the Office of the DCE functions
Permanent role, based in Wellington

We are looking for a Manager DCE Office in our Corporate and Finance Group.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

15d ago

Listed one day ago

Independent Director & Chair

at Aqualinc Research Limited

Be an early applicant

Immediate start

This is a Part time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Opportunity to shape the future of this established and thriving organisation
Foundational Leadership Opportunity
Collective commitment to build a lasting legacy

Opportunity to shape the future of this established and thriving organisation
Foundational Leadership Opportunity
Collective commitment to build a lasting legacy

Provide strong governance leadership and independent oversight through the next phase of the company’s development.

subClassification: Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments

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

1d ago

Listed six days ago

WSCCO Chief Executive

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

This is a Full time job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Queenstown Based, Competitive remuneration package

Inaugural CE – build and lead a new public utility from the ground up
A legacy-defining opportunity serving future communities
High profile role founded on trust-based relationships

Inaugural CE – build and lead a new public utility from the ground up
A legacy-defining opportunity serving future communities
High profile role founded on trust-based relationships

Lead the establishment of a landmark WSCCO, building trust-based relationships and leaving a lasting legacy for Queenstown communities.

subClassification: CEOCEO

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

6d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Establishment Chair

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

This is a Part time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Lead the establishment of a new joint water services organisation
Foundation governance leadership opportunity
Two-year fixed term appointment

Lead the establishment of a new joint water services organisation
Foundation governance leadership opportunity
Two-year fixed term appointment

Lead governance for a new joint water CCO - a rare foundation role shaping water services for Timaru and Mackenzie communities

subClassification: Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments

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

17d ago

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