Senior Director Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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Programme Director (Transformation)

This is a Contract/Temp job

12 - 18 month fixed term opportunity
Delivery of the initial phases of Council’s transformation
Opportunity to make a lasting impact at a city-wide level

12 - 18 month fixed term opportunity
Delivery of the initial phases of Council’s transformation
Opportunity to make a lasting impact at a city-wide level

Lead Council’s transformation programme, including delivery of our Target Operating Model and coordinating our response to reform activities.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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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)

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Listed six days ago

Programme Director (Transformation)

at Hutt City Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

12 - 18 month fixed term opportunity
Delivery of the initial phases of Council’s transformation
Opportunity to make a lasting impact at a city-wide level

12 - 18 month fixed term opportunity
Delivery of the initial phases of Council’s transformation
Opportunity to make a lasting impact at a city-wide level

Lead Council’s transformation programme, including delivery of our Target Operating Model and coordinating our response to reform activities.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6d ago

Listed five 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)

5d ago

Listed fourteen hours ago

Regional Manager

at KINGS RECRUITMENT LTD

This is a Full time job

Waikato

$150K-$200K neg on exp + Co car + health insurance

Lead Tauranga, Rotorua and Hamilton branches in a hands-on Regional Manager role
Drive operational performance, team culture and capability and regional growth
Excellent career step or senior leadership opportunity - $150K - $200K

Lead Tauranga, Rotorua and Hamilton branches in a hands-on Regional Manager role
Drive operational performance, team culture and capability and regional growth
Excellent career step or senior leadership opportunity - $150K - $200K

Regional leadership role overseeing 3 branches. Drive operational performance & shape regional growth within a respected Kiwi service industry leader.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

14h ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Business Development Director - C&I Solar

at Lynx Recruitment Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

$140,000 - $160,000 + Package

Be the first NZ hire — build on exsisting traction and grow the NZ business
Ride the C&I solar wave — massive growth runway in energy & renewables.
High autonomy, high upside — own the role and grow with the business.

Be the first NZ hire — build on exsisting traction and grow the NZ business
Ride the C&I solar wave — massive growth runway in energy & renewables.
High autonomy, high upside — own the role and grow with the business.

An established Australian C&I solar business is expanding into New Zealand and is hiring a senior BD Director to build on exsisting traction achieved

Recruited byPeter Stewart

subClassification: New Business DevelopmentNew Business Development

classification: Sales(Sales)

28d ago

Listed fourteen hours ago

Director of Academic Delivery

at New Zealand Tertiary College

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland(Hybrid)

Lead high-impact delivery driving quality teaching and learner success
Lift teaching and assessment standards for strong, consistent outcomes
Drive change to boost retention, completion and learner satisfaction

Lead high-impact delivery driving quality teaching and learner success
Lift teaching and assessment standards for strong, consistent outcomes
Drive change to boost retention, completion and learner satisfaction

Director of Academic Delivery (Kaihautū Ako) responsible for leading NZTC’s teaching workforce and ensuring high-quality adult education programmes.

subClassification: Management - UniversitiesManagement - Universities

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

14h ago

Listed ten days ago

Project Director

at Milne Project Management

This is a Full time job

Takapuna, Auckland

A growing business with a strong and diverse project pipeline
A supportive and collaborative team environment
Opportunities for career development and progression

A growing business with a strong and diverse project pipeline
A supportive and collaborative team environment
Opportunities for career development and progression

Join a respected, growing consultancy where you’ll deliver meaningful projects and help shape the business’s future.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

10d ago

Listed three days ago

Consulting - Transformation Design and Delivery - Associate Director / Director

at PricewaterhouseCoopers

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Shape solutions that impact businesses and society.
Be empowered with the latest AI and digital tools.
Discover a life that works for you with our inclusive, flexible culture.

Shape solutions that impact businesses and society.
Be empowered with the latest AI and digital tools.
Discover a life that works for you with our inclusive, flexible culture.

Lead complex transformations with PwC Auckland’s TDD team. Shape strategy, drive delivery, influence outcomes, and create lasting impact for clients.

subClassification: Management & Change ConsultingManagement & Change Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

3d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Marketing Director

at Talent Army – Winner of Medium Recruitment Agency of the Year 2025

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Own global marketing strategy across defence & critical infrastructure
High-growth SaaS business post-Series A

Own global marketing strategy across defence & critical infrastructure
High-growth SaaS business post-Series A

Lead global marketing strategy, drive ABM programs, and build brand authority to support enterprise growth.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

16h ago

Listed twelve days ago

Finance Manager

at Parkhelp Technologies Limited

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

$135,000 – $155,000 per year

Work closely with the Group Finance Director to lead reporting, forecasting and finance operations in a growing international business.

subClassification: Financial Managers & ControllersFinancial Managers & Controllers

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

12d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

General Manager

at Bayleys Residential Property Management

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Rare opportunity in this industry
Financially rewarding
Awesome culture of people, innovation and drive.

Rare opportunity in this industry
Financially rewarding
Awesome culture of people, innovation and drive.

High-energy leader with the drive to smash goals, lead by example, and scale our award-winning Auckland team to new heights.

subClassification: Residential Leasing & Property ManagementResidential Leasing & Property Management

classification: Real Estate & Property(Real Estate & Property)

25d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Manager - Policy and Strategic Support

at McLaren Recruitment – in business since 1989

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Competitive Salary + Hybrid Work + Staff Benefits

Visible, hands-on leader driving policy and supporting strategic direction
Develop secondary legislation and standards for professional practice
Central Wellington office with harbour views

Visible, hands-on leader driving policy and supporting strategic direction
Develop secondary legislation and standards for professional practice
Central Wellington office with harbour views

A strategic, action-focused leader in standards, policy, advice, and project delivery, committed to public safety and health equity.

Recruited byNgan Nguyen

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Head of People & Capability

at Cultivate – SEEK Medium Agency of the Year 2023 & 2024

This is a Full time job

Newmarket, Auckland

RARE GREENFIELDS ROLE

Build a People & Capability function from the ground up in a fast-scaling disrup
Partner directly with the MD and senior leaders to shape culture and growth
Competitive package with a clear pathway to Chief People Officer

Build a People & Capability function from the ground up in a fast-scaling disrup
Partner directly with the MD and senior leaders to shape culture and growth
Competitive package with a clear pathway to Chief People Officer

Rare greenfield Human Resources role that partners directly with Managing Director, sits on SLT, has clear CPO pathway in a high-growth environment.

Recruited bySarah Hernon

subClassification: Management - InternalManagement - Internal

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

13d ago

Listed four days ago

General Manager

at Robert Walters

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Attractive Package

The opportunity to lead a key market within our global network
A collaborative environment focused on innovation and growth
Competitive remuneration package aligned with your expertise

The opportunity to lead a key market within our global network
A collaborative environment focused on innovation and growth
Competitive remuneration package aligned with your expertise

Ready to lead, grow, and transform? Fluiconnecto Ryco seeks a dynamic General Manager to drive NZ operations in East Tamaki.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

4d ago

Listed thirteen hours ago

General Manager

at Pacific Padel Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Takapuna, Auckland

$175,000 package

Lead NZ's premier padel operator; four clubs, 15 courts.
$175k total package including share options for the right candidate.
Join at a pivotal growth stage - build the systems and team to scale nationally.

Lead NZ's premier padel operator; four clubs, 15 courts.
$175k total package including share options for the right candidate.
Join at a pivotal growth stage - build the systems and team to scale nationally.

Lead Pacific Padel, NZ's fastest-growing padel business. Full P&L ownership across four club locations. Shape the future of sport in NZ.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

13h ago

Listed five days ago

Senior Account Director (12 Month Fixed Term | Parental Leave Cover)

at QMS NEW ZEALAND OUTDOOR LIMITED

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Your ‘out of the ordinary’ adventure starts here
Join one of Aotearoa's leading outdoor media companies

Your ‘out of the ordinary’ adventure starts here
Join one of Aotearoa's leading outdoor media companies

Are you a commercially driven media sales leader? Drive strategy & unlock revenue opportunities at one of Aotearoa's leading outdoor media companies.

subClassification: Agency Account ManagementAgency Account Management

classification: Advertising, Arts & Media(Advertising, Arts & Media)

5d ago

Listed seven days ago

Director of Digital and Information

at NMIT - Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology

This is a Full time job

Nelson Central, Tasman

Great annual salary + other staff benefits!

Generous leave provisions + EAP services + Free eye exams
Central city location + vibrant campus environment + beautiful region of Nelson!
Modern onsite facilities such as onsite café + restaurant + sports facilities

Generous leave provisions + EAP services + Free eye exams
Central city location + vibrant campus environment + beautiful region of Nelson!
Modern onsite facilities such as onsite café + restaurant + sports facilities

Drive meaningful change and enhance the digital capability at NMIT, in this new role as Director of Digital and Information.

subClassification: OtherOther

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

7d ago

Listed three days ago