- Test Manager - Contract RoleOur client is looking to hire an experienced Test Manager for a large programme of work involving AI solutions. This will be a Wellington-based contract role till June 2027.Successful candidates will have...Strong experience in the Testing spaceExperience across the quality assurance of AI solutions is essentialImmediate start till June 2027What you need to do nowSubmit your profile, by clicking 'Apply Now' with a current CV, orTest Manager - Contract RoleOur client is looking to hire an experienced Test Manager for a large programme of work involving AI solutions. This will be a Wellington-based contract role till June 2027.Successful candidates will have...Strong experience in the Testing spaceExperience across the quality assurance of AI solutions is essentialImmediate start till June 2027What you need to do nowSubmit your profile, by clicking 'Apply Now' with a current CV, or
- ERP Project Manager - Contract roleOur client is a Digital Transformation specialist organisation and are looking to hire an experienced Project Manager to plan and manage the end-to-end delivery of their projects. This will be an initial 6-month Wellington based contract role.Successfull candidates will have...5+ years experience implementation management experience is preferableBackground in finance or technology based projects is preferableA minimum invERP Project Manager - Contract roleOur client is a Digital Transformation specialist organisation and are looking to hire an experienced Project Manager to plan and manage the end-to-end delivery of their projects. This will be an initial 6-month Wellington based contract role.Successfull candidates will have...5+ years experience implementation management experience is preferableBackground in finance or technology based projects is preferableA minimum inv
- Proven experience Leading testing for New Payroll System ImplementationsExperience with Enterprise HRIS or Payroll platformsDayforce or Ceridian experience highly desirableWellington based, 12 months contract, able to start 1st Oct 2026 ABOUT THE ROLEWe are seeking an experienced Test Manager to lead the end-to-end testing strategy for a major enterprise payroll implementation. Starting in October 2026 for a 12-month engagement, you will take ownership ofProven experience Leading testing for New Payroll System ImplementationsExperience with Enterprise HRIS or Payroll platformsDayforce or Ceridian experience highly desirableWellington based, 12 months contract, able to start 1st Oct 2026 ABOUT THE ROLEWe are seeking an experienced Test Manager to lead the end-to-end testing strategy for a major enterprise payroll implementation. Starting in October 2026 for a 12-month engagement, you will take ownership of
- Are you an experienced finance leader looking to make your mark in a foundational, high-growth environment? A global FMCG powerhouse is establishing its New Zealand manufacturing presence just south of Manukau and we are currently building a talent pool of proactive finance professionals on their behalf. We are seeking a Finance Team Leader to help shape operations from the ground up and guide a newly formed team.The RoleSupport the Head of Finance in manaAre you an experienced finance leader looking to make your mark in a foundational, high-growth environment? A global FMCG powerhouse is establishing its New Zealand manufacturing presence just south of Manukau and we are currently building a talent pool of proactive finance professionals on their behalf. We are seeking a Finance Team Leader to help shape operations from the ground up and guide a newly formed team.The RoleSupport the Head of Finance in mana
- Are you a senior finance leader ready to build and shape operations from the ground up? As a global FMCG powerhouse expands into New Zealand, we are looking for a Finance Manager to lead our local full-cycle financial operations, establish robust internal controls, and drive strategic manufacturing cost management.Job DetailsPermanent, full-time leadership positionLocated 25 minutes south of ManukauPriority vacancy with immediate start availableIn this rolAre you a senior finance leader ready to build and shape operations from the ground up? As a global FMCG powerhouse expands into New Zealand, we are looking for a Finance Manager to lead our local full-cycle financial operations, establish robust internal controls, and drive strategic manufacturing cost management.Job DetailsPermanent, full-time leadership positionLocated 25 minutes south of ManukauPriority vacancy with immediate start availableIn this rol
- Are you a driven financial leader ready to take absolute ownership of technical accounting operations? As a major global FMCG brand sets up its New Zealand manufacturing operations, we are gathering a talent pool for a Financial Controller. Positioned alongside the Head of Finance, this is a rare chance to lead daily operations, build robust financial controls, and act as a crucial operational leader during a major market entry.The RoleLead daily accountinAre you a driven financial leader ready to take absolute ownership of technical accounting operations? As a major global FMCG brand sets up its New Zealand manufacturing operations, we are gathering a talent pool for a Financial Controller. Positioned alongside the Head of Finance, this is a rare chance to lead daily operations, build robust financial controls, and act as a crucial operational leader during a major market entry.The RoleLead daily accountin
- We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Contracts Administrator to jump straight in and provide hands-on commercial support to our Commercial Manager on a temporary basis.Because this is a short-term contract, we are not looking for someone who checks every single box—just a solid practitioner with relevant QS experience who can hit the ground running and keep things moving smoothly.What You’ll Be Doing (High-Level Overview)Working alongside theWe are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Contracts Administrator to jump straight in and provide hands-on commercial support to our Commercial Manager on a temporary basis.Because this is a short-term contract, we are not looking for someone who checks every single box—just a solid practitioner with relevant QS experience who can hit the ground running and keep things moving smoothly.What You’ll Be Doing (High-Level Overview)Working alongside the
- This is a brand-new, high-impact role created off the back of rapid company growth. Having successfully integrated a cutting-edge AI Voice Agent platform into their core offerings, this established New Zealand digital leader is now spearheading the market push and scaling this solution across the country.Job DetailsPermanent full-time positionMonday to Friday, standard business hours Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 + uncapped commission Location: Offices basedThis is a brand-new, high-impact role created off the back of rapid company growth. Having successfully integrated a cutting-edge AI Voice Agent platform into their core offerings, this established New Zealand digital leader is now spearheading the market push and scaling this solution across the country.Job DetailsPermanent full-time positionMonday to Friday, standard business hours Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 + uncapped commission Location: Offices based
- Our client is a global leader in designing, developing, and building advanced technology products and services for space and defense domains. Within their specialized optics division in Wellington, they focus on ultra-high-precision systems, managing the complete manufacturing lifecycle—from raw material processing to complex polishing, assembly and deployment.They are looking for a pragmatic Project Manager with a background in physical hardware or engineOur client is a global leader in designing, developing, and building advanced technology products and services for space and defense domains. Within their specialized optics division in Wellington, they focus on ultra-high-precision systems, managing the complete manufacturing lifecycle—from raw material processing to complex polishing, assembly and deployment.They are looking for a pragmatic Project Manager with a background in physical hardware or engine
- We are partnering with a highly respected Early Childhood Education provider known for its supportive culture, beautiful learning environments, and commitment to high-quality care. We’re searching for an inspirational and experienced Centre Director to lead their passionate team and drive the operational success of this vibrant facility.The RoleAs Centre Director, you will take full ownership of the daily operations, financial performance, and educationalWe are partnering with a highly respected Early Childhood Education provider known for its supportive culture, beautiful learning environments, and commitment to high-quality care. We’re searching for an inspirational and experienced Centre Director to lead their passionate team and drive the operational success of this vibrant facility.The RoleAs Centre Director, you will take full ownership of the daily operations, financial performance, and educational
- Transformation Manager - Consumer IndustryRole Overview We are seeking a Transformation Manager to partner with senior client executives and drive complex transformations. Join a premier global professional services firm in Auckland to solve high-stakes operational challenges across the consumer, retail, manufacturing, and supply chain sectors.Key DutiesShape: Future-state operating models, transformation roadmaps, and compelling investment cases to deliveTransformation Manager - Consumer IndustryRole Overview We are seeking a Transformation Manager to partner with senior client executives and drive complex transformations. Join a premier global professional services firm in Auckland to solve high-stakes operational challenges across the consumer, retail, manufacturing, and supply chain sectors.Key DutiesShape: Future-state operating models, transformation roadmaps, and compelling investment cases to delive
- Senior Project Manager - Digital & Enterprise Solutions The Role We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to navigate complex cloud, data, and integration landscapes for a major public organization. While your immediate priority will focus on driving a major Salesforce evolution, you will seamlessly pivot across diverse enterprise technology roadmaps over time. This role is designed for a strategic operator looking to guide broader digital and data strategySenior Project Manager - Digital & Enterprise Solutions The Role We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to navigate complex cloud, data, and integration landscapes for a major public organization. While your immediate priority will focus on driving a major Salesforce evolution, you will seamlessly pivot across diverse enterprise technology roadmaps over time. This role is designed for a strategic operator looking to guide broader digital and data strategy
- Operations and Control ManagerThe CompanyOur client is a global leader in payment processing technology, operating a massive digital network that powers secure financial transactions worldwide. Their value-added advisory division works directly with financial institutions, enterprise merchants, and industry partners on strategy, operational optimization, and growth.The RoleAs the Operations and Control Manager, you will serve as the central control point fOperations and Control ManagerThe CompanyOur client is a global leader in payment processing technology, operating a massive digital network that powers secure financial transactions worldwide. Their value-added advisory division works directly with financial institutions, enterprise merchants, and industry partners on strategy, operational optimization, and growth.The RoleAs the Operations and Control Manager, you will serve as the central control point f
- 2x Fixed-term positions until 30 June 2027 available - can be based at any WorkSafe office locationWe are open to inter-agency secondments, please speak to your manager before applyingAbout UsHe aha te mea nui o tēnei ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.Hello, Kia ora, Noa’ia, Talofa lava, Mauri, Mālō e lelei, Tālofa, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālō ni, Kia orana , nǐ hǎo, Kamusta.WorkSafe New Zealand | Mahi Haumaru Aotearoa is the primary w2x Fixed-term positions until 30 June 2027 available - can be based at any WorkSafe office locationWe are open to inter-agency secondments, please speak to your manager before applyingAbout UsHe aha te mea nui o tēnei ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.Hello, Kia ora, Noa’ia, Talofa lava, Mauri, Mālō e lelei, Tālofa, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālō ni, Kia orana , nǐ hǎo, Kamusta.WorkSafe New Zealand | Mahi Haumaru Aotearoa is the primary w
- 2x Fixed-term positions until 30 June 2027 available - can be based at any WorkSafe office locationWe are open to inter-agency secondments, please speak to your manager before applyingAbout UsHe aha te mea nui o tēnei ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.Hello, Kia ora, Noa’ia, Talofa lava, Mauri, Mālō e lelei, Tālofa, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālō ni, Kia orana , nǐ hǎo, Kamusta.WorkSafe New Zealand | Mahi Haumaru Aotearoa is the primary w2x Fixed-term positions until 30 June 2027 available - can be based at any WorkSafe office locationWe are open to inter-agency secondments, please speak to your manager before applyingAbout UsHe aha te mea nui o tēnei ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.Hello, Kia ora, Noa’ia, Talofa lava, Mauri, Mālō e lelei, Tālofa, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālō ni, Kia orana , nǐ hǎo, Kamusta.WorkSafe New Zealand | Mahi Haumaru Aotearoa is the primary w
- 4x Fixed-term positions until 30 June 2027 available - can be based at any WorkSafe office locationWe are open to inter-agency secondments, please speak to your manager before applyingAbout UsHello, Kia ora, Noa’ia, Talofa lava, Mauri, Mālō e lelei, Tālofa, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālō ni, Kia orana , nǐ hǎo, Kamusta.WorkSafe New Zealand | Mahi Haumaru Aotearoa is the primary workplace health and safety regulator. Our vision is that everyone4x Fixed-term positions until 30 June 2027 available - can be based at any WorkSafe office locationWe are open to inter-agency secondments, please speak to your manager before applyingAbout UsHello, Kia ora, Noa’ia, Talofa lava, Mauri, Mālō e lelei, Tālofa, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālō ni, Kia orana , nǐ hǎo, Kamusta.WorkSafe New Zealand | Mahi Haumaru Aotearoa is the primary workplace health and safety regulator. Our vision is that everyone
- 4x Fixed-term positions until 30 June 2027 available - can be based at any WorkSafe office locationWe are open to inter-agency secondments, please speak to your manager before applyingAbout UsHe aha te mea nui o tēnei ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.Hello, Kia ora, Noa’ia, Talofa lava, Mauri, Mālō e lelei, Tālofa, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālō ni, Kia orana , nǐ hǎo, Kamusta.WorkSafe New Zealand | Mahi Haumaru Aotearoa is the primary w4x Fixed-term positions until 30 June 2027 available - can be based at any WorkSafe office locationWe are open to inter-agency secondments, please speak to your manager before applyingAbout UsHe aha te mea nui o tēnei ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.Hello, Kia ora, Noa’ia, Talofa lava, Mauri, Mālō e lelei, Tālofa, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālō ni, Kia orana , nǐ hǎo, Kamusta.WorkSafe New Zealand | Mahi Haumaru Aotearoa is the primary w
- 12 month fixed-term opportunityWe are open to inter-agency secondments, please speak to your manager before applyingLocation: Napier preferred but we are open to applicants based at any WorkSafe location. *Please note, occasionally travel to Napier may be required if you are based outside of that locationAbout UsHe aha te mea nui o tēnei ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.Hello, Kia ora, Noa’ia, Talofa lava, Mauri, Mālō e lelei, Tālofa, Ni Sa Bula Vina12 month fixed-term opportunityWe are open to inter-agency secondments, please speak to your manager before applyingLocation: Napier preferred but we are open to applicants based at any WorkSafe location. *Please note, occasionally travel to Napier may be required if you are based outside of that locationAbout UsHe aha te mea nui o tēnei ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.Hello, Kia ora, Noa’ia, Talofa lava, Mauri, Mālō e lelei, Tālofa, Ni Sa Bula Vina
- 4x Fixed-term positions until 30 June 2027 available - can be based at any WorkSafe office locationWe are open to inter-agency secondments, please speak to your manager before applyingAbout UsHe aha te mea nui o tēnei ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.Hello, Kia ora, Noa’ia, Talofa lava, Mauri, Mālō e lelei, Tālofa, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālō ni, Kia orana , nǐ hǎo, Kamusta.WorkSafe New Zealand | Mahi Haumaru Aotearoa is the primary w4x Fixed-term positions until 30 June 2027 available - can be based at any WorkSafe office locationWe are open to inter-agency secondments, please speak to your manager before applyingAbout UsHe aha te mea nui o tēnei ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.Hello, Kia ora, Noa’ia, Talofa lava, Mauri, Mālō e lelei, Tālofa, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālō ni, Kia orana , nǐ hǎo, Kamusta.WorkSafe New Zealand | Mahi Haumaru Aotearoa is the primary w
- 2x Fixed-term positions until 30 June 2027 available - can be based at any WorkSafe office locationWe are open to inter-agency secondments, please speak to your manager before applyingAbout UsHello, Kia ora, Noa’ia, Talofa lava, Mauri, Mālō e lelei, Tālofa, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālō ni, Kia orana , nǐ hǎo, Kamusta.WorkSafe New Zealand | Mahi Haumaru Aotearoa is the primary workplace health and safety regulator. Our vision is that everyone2x Fixed-term positions until 30 June 2027 available - can be based at any WorkSafe office locationWe are open to inter-agency secondments, please speak to your manager before applyingAbout UsHello, Kia ora, Noa’ia, Talofa lava, Mauri, Mālō e lelei, Tālofa, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālō ni, Kia orana , nǐ hǎo, Kamusta.WorkSafe New Zealand | Mahi Haumaru Aotearoa is the primary workplace health and safety regulator. Our vision is that everyone
- 12 month fixed-term opportunityWe are open to inter-agency secondments, please speak to your manager before applyingLocation: Napier preferred but we are open to applicants based at any WorkSafe location. *Please note, occasionally travel to Napier may be required if you are based outside of that locationAbout UsHe aha te mea nui o tēnei ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.Hello, Kia ora, Noa’ia, Talofa lava, Mauri, Mālō e lelei, Tālofa, Ni Sa Bula Vina12 month fixed-term opportunityWe are open to inter-agency secondments, please speak to your manager before applyingLocation: Napier preferred but we are open to applicants based at any WorkSafe location. *Please note, occasionally travel to Napier may be required if you are based outside of that locationAbout UsHe aha te mea nui o tēnei ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.Hello, Kia ora, Noa’ia, Talofa lava, Mauri, Mālō e lelei, Tālofa, Ni Sa Bula Vina
- 12 month fixed-term opportunityWe are open to inter-agency secondments, please speak to your manager before applyingLocation: Hamilton preferred but we are open to applicants based at any WorkSafe location. *Please note, occasionally travel to Hamilton may be required if you are based outside of that locationAbout UsHe aha te mea nui o tēnei ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.Hello, Kia ora, Noa’ia, Talofa lava, Mauri, Mālō e lelei, Tālofa, Ni Sa Bula12 month fixed-term opportunityWe are open to inter-agency secondments, please speak to your manager before applyingLocation: Hamilton preferred but we are open to applicants based at any WorkSafe location. *Please note, occasionally travel to Hamilton may be required if you are based outside of that locationAbout UsHe aha te mea nui o tēnei ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.Hello, Kia ora, Noa’ia, Talofa lava, Mauri, Mālō e lelei, Tālofa, Ni Sa Bula
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manager jobs overview
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manager jobs contract types
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- manager jobs – permanent: when you land a permanent role, you work for the same employer until you resign or retire. It is a great opportunity if you are seeking a role with a steady income and guaranteed job security.
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- manager jobs – temporary: in a temporary position, you are not tied to one employer or role indefinitely, as your contract will have a proposed duration. In some cases, they result in staying at the organisation post-contract or even taking on a permanent position.
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about manager jobs
Managerial roles offer an appealing option for those who enjoy guiding and leading teams toward common goals. As a manager, you're responsible for running the day-to-day operations of a company and supervising teams, regardless of the specific industry or sector. Your role involves evaluating project progress and making financial decisions. Success in this position hinges on strong organisational skills and the ability to perform under pressure, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of professionals.
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