- Senior Project ManagerOur client is looking to hire a Senior Project Manager with experience (lived or learned) in Pacific provider contexts and/or care and protection to help make a meaningful change. This is a wellington based contract role till June 2026 and will transition from a contract role to a fixed-term position from 1 July 2026 to March 2027.Successful Candidates will have:10+ years as a senior project managerHas managed projects of a similar naSenior Project ManagerOur client is looking to hire a Senior Project Manager with experience (lived or learned) in Pacific provider contexts and/or care and protection to help make a meaningful change. This is a wellington based contract role till June 2026 and will transition from a contract role to a fixed-term position from 1 July 2026 to March 2027.Successful Candidates will have:10+ years as a senior project managerHas managed projects of a similar na
- Are you a technical leader ready to steer a high-performing workshop? Our client is a cornerstone of New Zealand’s agricultural and construction sectors, boasting a 75-year legacy of keeping the country moving. They are currently looking for a driven Service Manager to head their Mosgiel dealership operations.The OpportunityIn this pivotal leadership role, you won’t just manage a workshop; you will oversee the strategic and financial health of the serviceAre you a technical leader ready to steer a high-performing workshop? Our client is a cornerstone of New Zealand’s agricultural and construction sectors, boasting a 75-year legacy of keeping the country moving. They are currently looking for a driven Service Manager to head their Mosgiel dealership operations.The OpportunityIn this pivotal leadership role, you won’t just manage a workshop; you will oversee the strategic and financial health of the service
- We are seeking a Contracts Manager for a short fixed-term contract to take ownership of the end-to-end performance and oversight of essential site services across a complex, multi-site environment.About the role:Drive the delivery and performance of servicesConduct on-site quality checks and audits to ensure vendor work meets required standards.Lead an internal maintenance team to ensure general site upkeep and service goals are met.Manage the financial inWe are seeking a Contracts Manager for a short fixed-term contract to take ownership of the end-to-end performance and oversight of essential site services across a complex, multi-site environment.About the role:Drive the delivery and performance of servicesConduct on-site quality checks and audits to ensure vendor work meets required standards.Lead an internal maintenance team to ensure general site upkeep and service goals are met.Manage the financial in
- Senior Project Manager - Contract roleOur client is looking to hire a Senior Project Manager to undertake a full migration away from a CMS platform to Silverstripe. This will be a contract role till the end of June 2026 with a possible short extension.Successful applicants will have…Experience delivering complex programmes/projects in fast paced, high pressure environmentsStrong at identifying and clearly communicating risks, with a practical, level‑headedSenior Project Manager - Contract roleOur client is looking to hire a Senior Project Manager to undertake a full migration away from a CMS platform to Silverstripe. This will be a contract role till the end of June 2026 with a possible short extension.Successful applicants will have…Experience delivering complex programmes/projects in fast paced, high pressure environmentsStrong at identifying and clearly communicating risks, with a practical, level‑headed
- The OpportunityWe are seeking a commercially-minded and operationally-focused Contracts Manager to join a prominent Wellington-based organization. This role is pivotal in ensuring the seamless delivery of high-quality facilities services across a diverse multi-site portfolio. You will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of vendor performance, ensuring that services such as cleaning, grounds maintenance, waste, and security meet exacThe OpportunityWe are seeking a commercially-minded and operationally-focused Contracts Manager to join a prominent Wellington-based organization. This role is pivotal in ensuring the seamless delivery of high-quality facilities services across a diverse multi-site portfolio. You will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of vendor performance, ensuring that services such as cleaning, grounds maintenance, waste, and security meet exac
- The Opportunity Are you a senior procurement professional who thrives on delivering end-to-end results? We are looking for an experienced Senior Procurement Advisor on a contract basis through to June 2026.This role is a blend of high-level strategy and "hands-on" delivery. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring procurement activities are robust, compliant, and deliver genuine value.What you will do As a key member of the team, you will lead complex procThe Opportunity Are you a senior procurement professional who thrives on delivering end-to-end results? We are looking for an experienced Senior Procurement Advisor on a contract basis through to June 2026.This role is a blend of high-level strategy and "hands-on" delivery. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring procurement activities are robust, compliant, and deliver genuine value.What you will do As a key member of the team, you will lead complex proc
- About the roleTo proactive and accurate support to Senior Leaders within a centralised administration team where you will:Manage complex calendars and schedule meetings to resolve conflictsProvide comprehensive meeting support, including agenda and minute preparationOrganise workshops and conferences, including catering and on-site setupCoordinate travel requests through the dedicated travel management teamCreate high-quality presentations and maintain digAbout the roleTo proactive and accurate support to Senior Leaders within a centralised administration team where you will:Manage complex calendars and schedule meetings to resolve conflictsProvide comprehensive meeting support, including agenda and minute preparationOrganise workshops and conferences, including catering and on-site setupCoordinate travel requests through the dedicated travel management teamCreate high-quality presentations and maintain dig
- We are seeking a proactive Contract Manager to join our client immediately. This is a critical role designed to provide stability and expert oversight as they transition into a new operating model. Whether your expertise lies in Soft Services, Hard Services, or broad Facilities Management, we need your capability to ensure a complex, multi-site environment remains high-performing.About the RoleThis role is about momentum. You will take ownership of end-to-We are seeking a proactive Contract Manager to join our client immediately. This is a critical role designed to provide stability and expert oversight as they transition into a new operating model. Whether your expertise lies in Soft Services, Hard Services, or broad Facilities Management, we need your capability to ensure a complex, multi-site environment remains high-performing.About the RoleThis role is about momentum. You will take ownership of end-to-
- The Opportunity Are you a commercially-minded sales professional who understands that the best growth comes from the right partnerships, not just any partnerships?We are representing a globally loved, premium brand that is looking for a Sales-Focused Team Member to join their close-knit Wellington headquarters. This isn't a passive customer service role; it’s a proactive, relationship-driven position for someone who thrives on the phone, loves the "win" ofThe Opportunity Are you a commercially-minded sales professional who understands that the best growth comes from the right partnerships, not just any partnerships?We are representing a globally loved, premium brand that is looking for a Sales-Focused Team Member to join their close-knit Wellington headquarters. This isn't a passive customer service role; it’s a proactive, relationship-driven position for someone who thrives on the phone, loves the "win" of
- The Opportunity Are you a commercially-minded sales professional who understands that the best growth comes from the right partnerships, not just any partnerships?We are representing a globally loved, premium brand that is looking for a Sales-Focused Team Member to join their close-knit Wellington headquarters. This isn't a passive customer service role; it’s a proactive, relationship-driven position for someone who thrives on the phone, loves the "win" ofThe Opportunity Are you a commercially-minded sales professional who understands that the best growth comes from the right partnerships, not just any partnerships?We are representing a globally loved, premium brand that is looking for a Sales-Focused Team Member to join their close-knit Wellington headquarters. This isn't a passive customer service role; it’s a proactive, relationship-driven position for someone who thrives on the phone, loves the "win" of
- The Opportunity Are you a commercially-minded sales professional who understands that the best growth comes from the right partnerships, not just any partnerships?We are representing a globally loved, premium brand that is looking for a Sales-Focused Team Member to join their close-knit Wellington headquarters. This isn't a passive customer service role; it’s a proactive, relationship-driven position for someone who thrives on the phone, loves the "win" ofThe Opportunity Are you a commercially-minded sales professional who understands that the best growth comes from the right partnerships, not just any partnerships?We are representing a globally loved, premium brand that is looking for a Sales-Focused Team Member to join their close-knit Wellington headquarters. This isn't a passive customer service role; it’s a proactive, relationship-driven position for someone who thrives on the phone, loves the "win" of
- Business Development ManagerWe are looking for a motivated, passionate sales professional with a deep understanding of the ICT sales within an MSP environment. You will join a leading national technology solutions provider and take ownership of a diverse portfolio, from secure data management to large-scale IT deployments. This is a permanent opportunity for a "hunter" who excels in the Enterprise and Government sectors.Location: North Shore BasedWork ArraBusiness Development ManagerWe are looking for a motivated, passionate sales professional with a deep understanding of the ICT sales within an MSP environment. You will join a leading national technology solutions provider and take ownership of a diverse portfolio, from secure data management to large-scale IT deployments. This is a permanent opportunity for a "hunter" who excels in the Enterprise and Government sectors.Location: North Shore BasedWork Arra
- Senior Quality Engineering / Test Manager – Full-TimeRole Overview: We are seeking a Senior QE / Test Manager for a global professional services leader to drive strategic quality transformations. Lead large-scale, complex engagements for top-tier clients while mentoring technical teams and expanding a high-performing QE practice.About the RoleLead: Strategic test portfolios across Waterfall, Agile, and V-Model delivery.Drive: End-to-end ERP implementationsSenior Quality Engineering / Test Manager – Full-TimeRole Overview: We are seeking a Senior QE / Test Manager for a global professional services leader to drive strategic quality transformations. Lead large-scale, complex engagements for top-tier clients while mentoring technical teams and expanding a high-performing QE practice.About the RoleLead: Strategic test portfolios across Waterfall, Agile, and V-Model delivery.Drive: End-to-end ERP implementations
- Are you a results-driven sales professional who loves the freedom of the open road and the thrill of closing a deal?Our client is a dominant force in the New Zealand plumbing sector & they are looking for a high-energy Sales Representative to take ownership of their South Canterbury territory. This isn't a desk job—you’ll be the face of the brand across South Canterbury building the relationships that keep the industry moving.The RoleReporting to the AreaAre you a results-driven sales professional who loves the freedom of the open road and the thrill of closing a deal?Our client is a dominant force in the New Zealand plumbing sector & they are looking for a high-energy Sales Representative to take ownership of their South Canterbury territory. This isn't a desk job—you’ll be the face of the brand across South Canterbury building the relationships that keep the industry moving.The RoleReporting to the Area
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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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