Senior Environment CEO & General Management Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Director Water Metering Programme

This is a Full time job

Petone, Wellington

Direct the programme that shapes future water services
Long-term programme with substantial exposure and organisational wide impacts
Permanent position, based in Petone

Direct the programme that shapes future water services
Long-term programme with substantial exposure and organisational wide impacts
Permanent position, based in Petone

Take our region's water supply efforts up a level and oversee a multifaceted programme from final investment development to delivery.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

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General Manager - Management

at Awanui Group

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Experienced leader in pathology ops, teams, and service delivery.
In-house learning & development opportunities
Employee Benefits: BODYIQ, Southern Cross Insurance, EAP

Experienced leader in pathology ops, teams, and service delivery.
In-house learning & development opportunities
Employee Benefits: BODYIQ, Southern Cross Insurance, EAP

Senior leader overseeing Northern Region pathology ops, driving performance, budgets, quality, safety, and high-performing teams.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

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Listed five days ago

Group Manager, Environment Group (Kaiwhakahaere Matua Taiao)

at SWR Group NZ Limited

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This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Make a direct and lasting impact across the region's environment and communiti
Lead strategic direction and delivery to achieve quantifiable outcomes across
Join, and contribute to, a dynamic and aligned Executive Leadership Team

Make a direct and lasting impact across the region's environment and communiti
Lead strategic direction and delivery to achieve quantifiable outcomes across
Join, and contribute to, a dynamic and aligned Executive Leadership Team

Your leadership will help shape a future where the Region's natural assets are protected, enhanced, and sustained for generations to come.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

5d ago

Listed seven days ago

General Manager – Health, Safety and Wellbeing

at Ngāi Tahu

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Executive impact – Shape strategy, culture and risk at the top
Purposeful leadership – Partner with Boards to drive real impact
Live where the action is – Christchurch’s new stadium + vibrant city core

Executive impact – Shape strategy, culture and risk at the top
Purposeful leadership – Partner with Boards to drive real impact
Live where the action is – Christchurch’s new stadium + vibrant city core

Rare executive HSW leadership role shaping strategy and culture across Ngāi Tahu Holdings’ diverse portfolio.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

7d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Group General Manager

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Full Exec Package

North Shore based
Global Reach in a innovative civil technology
NZ owed business, 30 years of success

North Shore based
Global Reach in a innovative civil technology
NZ owed business, 30 years of success

Scale a growing business both locally and in North America. Lead the team and maintain the transformation journey. Save the Planet at work

Recruited byHeath Brown

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

18d ago

Listed one day ago

General Manager - Management

at Awanui Group

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Experienced leader in pathology ops, teams, and service delivery.
In-house learning & development opportunities
Employee Benefits: BODYIQ, Southern Cross Insurance, EAP

Experienced leader in pathology ops, teams, and service delivery.
In-house learning & development opportunities
Employee Benefits: BODYIQ, Southern Cross Insurance, EAP

Senior leader overseeing Northern Region pathology ops, driving performance, budgets, quality, safety, and high-performing teams.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

1d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Delivery Manager

at Catch Design

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Flexible working—with core hours that fit your lifestyle
4 weeks annual leave + 5 “Happy days” per year
Your birthday off

Flexible working—with core hours that fit your lifestyle
4 weeks annual leave + 5 “Happy days” per year
Your birthday off

At Catch Design, we help some of New Zealand’s most recognised brands create meaningful, inclusive, and impactful digital experiences.

subClassification: OtherOther

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

3d ago

Listed twenty two hours ago

Group General Manager Asset and Operations

at NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

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This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Lead the stewardship of NZ's most critical transport assets
Executive leadership role with system‑wide influence and impact
Permanent position - Auckland or Wellington

Lead the stewardship of NZ's most critical transport assets
Executive leadership role with system‑wide influence and impact
Permanent position - Auckland or Wellington

New role reporting to the CE. Accountable for the performance, safety, resilience and long‑term stewardship of the state highway network

subClassification: COO & MDCOO & MD

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

22h ago

Listed twenty two hours ago

Chief Operating Officer

at Harbour Hospice

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This is a Full time job

Takapuna, Auckland(Hybrid)

Competitive salary + tools of trade + parking

Shape an integrated commercial and operational portfolio built for the future
Drive AI-enabled efficiency and commercial performance at genuine turning point
Lead with purpose at the heart of specialist palliative care

Shape an integrated commercial and operational portfolio built for the future
Drive AI-enabled efficiency and commercial performance at genuine turning point
Lead with purpose at the heart of specialist palliative care

Senior people leader with strong financial, commercial and operational experience, driving AI-enabled efficiency, revenue and digital enablement

subClassification: COO & MDCOO & MD

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

22h ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Director Water Metering Programme

at Wellington Water Limited

This is a Full time job

Petone, Wellington

Direct the programme that shapes future water services
Long-term programme with substantial exposure and organisational wide impacts
Permanent position, based in Petone

Direct the programme that shapes future water services
Long-term programme with substantial exposure and organisational wide impacts
Permanent position, based in Petone

Take our region's water supply efforts up a level and oversee a multifaceted programme from final investment development to delivery.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

14d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

General Manager - Operations

at Magnetic

This is a Full time job

Manawatu

NZD 180000 - 210000 per annum

Full operational and commercial ownership across a regional business
Lead from the front in a safety-critical, asset-heavy environment
Opportunity to stabilise, shape, and grow a critical service operation

Full operational and commercial ownership across a regional business
Lead from the front in a safety-critical, asset-heavy environment
Opportunity to stabilise, shape, and grow a critical service operation

Lead a regional waste services operation. Own performance, people, and P&L. Hands-on GM role driving structure, stability, and growth.

Recruited byTroy Thurston

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

15d ago

Listed four days ago

Deputy Head Policy Data and Support Services

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$163,898 - $190,277 (including 4% superannuation)

Lead high performing, engaged teams proud to support NZ veterans
Ensure key deliverables are met across a range of services
Wellington CBD location, vibrant café culture on your doorstep

Lead high performing, engaged teams proud to support NZ veterans
Ensure key deliverables are met across a range of services
Wellington CBD location, vibrant café culture on your doorstep

Strategic leadership across policy, data stewardship, business systems, projects, communications and clinical advice at Veterans Affairs NZ

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

4d ago

Listed seven days ago

General Manager – Health, Safety and Wellbeing | Christchurch Location

at Ngāi Tahu

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Live where the action is – Christchurch’s new stadium + vibrant city core
Purposeful leadership – Partner with Boards to drive real impact
Executive impact – Shape strategy, culture and risk at the top

Live where the action is – Christchurch’s new stadium + vibrant city core
Purposeful leadership – Partner with Boards to drive real impact
Executive impact – Shape strategy, culture and risk at the top

Rare executive HSW leadership role shaping strategy and culture across Ngāi Tahu Holdings’ diverse portfolio.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

7d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Director, National Assessments Bureau

at Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$190,000 - $300,000

Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Contribute to outcomes that matter
Work with smart and motivated people in an environment that values collaboration

Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Contribute to outcomes that matter
Work with smart and motivated people in an environment that values collaboration

The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet | Te Tari o te Pirimia me te Rūnanga Kāwanatanga

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

13d ago

Listed twelve days ago

General Manager

at Totem Pharmacy Group

This is a Full time job

Otara, Auckland

$180,000 – $250,000 per year

Rare opportunity to shape the future of a growing healthcare business
Create and lead a performance based culture
Values-led organisation with strong community impact

Rare opportunity to shape the future of a growing healthcare business
Create and lead a performance based culture
Values-led organisation with strong community impact

Rare opportunity to make an impact, build a high-performing culture, and drive meaningful growth in an organisation that genuinely makes a difference.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

12d ago

Listed twenty days ago

General Manager Natural Resources & Property

at Hobson Leavy

This is a Full time job

Waikato

Lead property, farming, forestry and fisheries portfolio
Drive growth, partnerships and asset performance at scale
Work in a values-led iwi organisation shaping long-term outcomes

Lead property, farming, forestry and fisheries portfolio
Drive growth, partnerships and asset performance at scale
Work in a values-led iwi organisation shaping long-term outcomes

Lead a diverse natural resources and property portfolio for a $2bn iwi-owned group, driving growth, performance and long-term value.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

20d ago

Listed five hours ago

Head of System Leadership Strategic Programmes

at NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Lead enterprise‑wide strategic programmes that shape NZ's land transport system
Working with the Executive Leadership Team and senior stakeholders
Permanent position - Auckland or Wellington

Lead enterprise‑wide strategic programmes that shape NZ's land transport system
Working with the Executive Leadership Team and senior stakeholders
Permanent position - Auckland or Wellington

Establish and lead complex programmes that materially advance NZTA's strategic outcomes and improve land transport system performance over time

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

5h ago

Listed one day ago

Chief Executive

at Baxter Executive Search

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

Senior leadership role in a globally recognised, export led primary industry
Purpose driven remit
High profile role working closely with growers, exporters and central government

Senior leadership role in a globally recognised, export led primary industry
Purpose driven remit
High profile role working closely with growers, exporters and central government

Lead Kiwifruit New Zealand as Chief Executive, guiding the independent regulator of one of New Zealand’s most globally significant export industries.

subClassification: CEOCEO

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

1d ago

Listed twelve days ago

General Manager

at Profile Group

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Highly competitive package

Lead a multi-site organisation as GM, owning strategy delivery and SLT direction
Drive growth and efficiency through KPIs, dashboards, planning and budgeting
Commercial, pragmatic operator balancing margin, service, capital and risk.

Lead a multi-site organisation as GM, owning strategy delivery and SLT direction
Drive growth and efficiency through KPIs, dashboards, planning and budgeting
Commercial, pragmatic operator balancing margin, service, capital and risk.

Lead Value Tyres, a market-leading wholesaler, across multiple sites from Christchurch. Own strategy, SLT performance, KPIs and growth.

Recruited bySimon Lawrence

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

12d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Programme Manager – Local Government Reform (Fixed Term)

at Whangarei District Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Whangarei Central, Northland

Senior programme leadership across three councils and elected members
Establish decision gated governance, assurance and reform readiness
High-impact role shaping the future of local government in Northland

Senior programme leadership across three councils and elected members
Establish decision gated governance, assurance and reform readiness
High-impact role shaping the future of local government in Northland

Lead a high-stakes regional reform programme – bring structure, confidence and clarity to Northland’s local government future

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

11d ago

Listed five hours ago

Director | Auckland Regional Amenities Funding Board

at Auckland Council

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This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Influence how Auckland’s cultural and community infrastructure is funded
Champion Māori perspectives in Tāmaki Makaurau
Contribute expertise to sustain heritage, arts, recreation, rescue organisations

Influence how Auckland’s cultural and community infrastructure is funded
Champion Māori perspectives in Tāmaki Makaurau
Contribute expertise to sustain heritage, arts, recreation, rescue organisations

Use your established connections to Māori communities in Auckland and represent Māori perspectives effectively in board decision making

subClassification: Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments

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

5h ago

Listed four days ago

Chief Operating Officer

at Tribe (New Zealand) Limited

This is a Full time job

Sandringham, Auckland

Competitive salary | Great location | Great brands

Leadership opportunity within a well-known business
Join and lead a passionate, collaborative and dedicated team
Auckland location

Leadership opportunity within a well-known business
Join and lead a passionate, collaborative and dedicated team
Auckland location

A rare opportunity to join this well-known business and lead the team as they deliver to their clients. ………Apply today to find out more!

subClassification: COO & MDCOO & MD

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

4d ago

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