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• Lead a critical Christchurch operation for a nationally recognised security brand.
• Management role with real autonomy and operational influence.
• Leverage your Canterbury network to build strong customer relationships.
• Fast-paced, people-led role where decision-making matters.
• Drive service excellence, compliance, and operational performance.
• Join a stable, values-driven organisation with national scale.

With a strong national footprint and a reputation built on professionalism, reliability, and compliance, Armourguard plays a critical role in protecting people, property, and assets nationwide.

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead and manage operational security services in Christchurch, and the territory includes Timaru and the West Coast.

This is a senior, hands-on management role in a fast-paced, people-intensive environment where service reliability, customer confidence, and operational discipline are critical.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will lead day-to-day security operations, ensuring teams are performing at their best and sites are fully staffed and compliant. You will drive Health & Safety initiatives, resolve operational issues, and deliver exceptional service to clients while managing resources efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage supervisors and operational teams across Christchurch.
• Ensure sites are fully manned, rostered, and compliant.
• Drive Health & Safety, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with clients and local stakeholders.
• Oversee operational budgets, resources, and reporting.

What We Are Looking For:

You are a commercially minded operational manager with deep local knowledge of Christchurch/Canterbury and a strong network of business and stakeholder relationships. You thrive in rostered or 24/7 operations, putting customers first while leading teams confidently and managing performance effectively. You bring a practical, solutions-focused approach, calm problem-solving under pressure, and solid computer skills.

Key Attributes:

• Proven experience in managing operational teams and 24/7 rostered services.
• Strong customer-focus with excellent relationship and issue-resolution skills.
• Confident people leadership with performance management capability.
• Practical, solutions-oriented approach under pressure.
• Strong local knowledge of the Christchurch / Canterbury market
• An established network of local business and stakeholder relationships
• Solid computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Security industry experience is advantageous but not essential.

Requirements

• Current NZ Driver Licence
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Licence (COA)
• Full vetting clearance
• First Aid Certificate (preferred)

Lead the operations for this high-profile Canterbury branch where local relationships, customer trust, and operational excellence truly matter.

Applications Process:

Please note that TalentNow! is facilitating this recruitment through our ScreenLite service, where we assess the initial application and pass on the CVs and cover letters of qualified candidates directly to Armourguard, who will then conduct the full interview and evaluation process. We only undertake the initial brief pre-qualification discussion, rather than the full process. So please make your submission Armourguard-ready!

Please submit your application by clicking on Apply and attaching a CV and cover letter (both in Word) outlining why you are the best person for this role.

Feel free to reach out to Amanda Scott, Consulting Director, on 021-784483 for an initial discussion. During the holiday period, feel free to send an email to amanda.scott@talentnow.co.nz

PLEASE NOTE:

Please ensure you meet the above criteria, as those who are not in NZ nor have NZ experience will not be considered. Candidates will be carefully screened and must meet all probity requirements aligned to Armourguard protocols.

Apply now. Applications will be reviewed as received.

Applications close Friday, 16^th January 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in software development, with strong expertise in microservices.
• Proven leadership experience in a technical role.
• Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools (Jenkins, Git, Terraform).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong hands-on coding skills and ability to lead by example.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in Agile environments and familiarity with squad/chapter/tribe models.
• Knowledge of event-driven architecture (e.g., Kafka).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Passion for mentoring and developing talent.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A CONTRACT ROLE, COMMENCING IN THE FIRST 2 WEEKS OF FEB. ONLY NZ RESIDENTS OR CITIZENS ABLE TO START AT THIS TIME NEED APPLY.

About the company:

This role is with a Financial Services organisation looking to improve, and provide a leading digital experience for their customers.

About the role:

This contract role within the Digital Experience will involve working on innovative/current projects and tech. You’ll be improving online tools that customers interact with on a daily basis. As a member of the in-house digital product team, you'll be a critical part of technology transformation creating slick and user friendly online experiences.

You will be working using Agile and Continuous Integration methods. You will be working with a team who are also passionate about rapid delivery and deployment of quality code which not only meets business requirements but is cognisant of other key aspects and concerns such as security.

You will ideally be full-stack, working on front end, back end, integration, and possibly some mobile using Flutter. The core requirements are ReactJS, NodeJS, TypeScript, Serverless experience as well as AWS and some Salesforce integration work.

Criteria:

This opportunity is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative and rapidly changing environment, has a strong interest in digital innovation and who is passionate in helping people build stronger financial futures for themselves. As a contractor you will be adept at context switching while working on various initiatives simultaneously.

Action:

We are looking for contractors with availability to start in the 1st two weeks of February 2026, with solid skills to match the above. If you meet this criteria and are seeking to improve and expand your development skills and knowledge of the financial services industry then please apply now.

PLEASE NOTE:

NO OFFSHORE APPLICATIONS CAN BE CONSIDERED AS THIS IS A CONTRACT ROLE WITH AN URGENT START, SO ONLY THOSE IN NZ, WITH CURRENT RIGHTS TO WORK CAN BE CONSIDERED

• Lifestyle-based with generous relocation package on offer
• Focus on procurement, contracts, tendering programmes of work
• Engineering or technical background essential

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist who has had exposure to the full spectrum, across the broad procurement, contracts, tendering, and negotiations space. You will have an appetite to further grow, develop and consolidate this area within this organisation. In leading this important function with a track record of getting things done, you’ll be fully supported towards achieving the procurement strategy outcomes.

About the opportunity

In leading the procurement programmes of this organisation, you will apply your expertise across technical and engineering projects, civil works, contract management, tendering processes etc, in conjunction with divisional managers responsible for outcome delivery.

You will also be responsible for the implementation of projects to ensure suppliers and internal operations meet project objectives and outcomes – in other words, not in isolation, but hands-on, end to end. So your expertise will transgress across all aspects from administration through to final delivery and ongoing maintenance.

What's great about this role is you'll have responsibility and influence for procurement across the organisation without the distraction of staff management.

We welcome applicants from central or local government, utilities, infrastructure, or similar operational environments who are ready to apply their capability and skills to this new challenge.

What you will be doing:

• Leading and supporting the organisational procurement function
• Managing contracts from tendering through to acceptance, delivery, and operations.
• Administering all documentation for contract duration
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant rules and legislation
• Focusing on maintaining exemplary internal and external relationships
• Ensuring unrivalled customer and stakeholder outcome delivery
• Assisting with budgeting and providing progress reports

Why you will enjoy this role, because you'll be:

• Taking responsibility for the entire procurement function of a diverse organisation.
• Making a significant contribution to cost minimisation and delivery outcomes.
• In an end-to-end role – from planning to hands-on delivery and operational.
• Supported to develop your capability across areas where you may currently have gaps.
• Part of a supportive, forward-thinking team culture.
• Not responsible for managing a team and be able to focus on "making procurement work"!
• (And lastly), living in a lifestyle location where the words “hectic” and “peak hour” don’t exist!

What you will bring

• Proven or emerging capability in the technical aspects of procurement, contracts, and tendering.
• Operational experience in local or central government, utilities, or infrastructure.
• Aptitude and willingness to develop your knowledge and experience.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• An organised, proactive, and solutions-focused approach.

What is in it for you

• High-impact role where your work is visible and valued.
• Opportunity to deliver meaningful projects
• Supportive workplace culture built on teamwork and integrity.
• A revised competitive salary plus great benefits – based on experience.
• A generous relocation package
• Desired regional location with a mix of rural and urban engagement

Apply now to take the lead in a mutually beneficial future. Please note that this is not a team management role and has sole responsibility for the procurement function.

To register your interest, send your updated CV and cover letter to Kevin Chappell, Principal Director at TalentNow via ‘Apply’, or call 029-5974739 for a confidential discussion.

Please note:

Please do not apply if you have no direct experience in procurement in NZ, due to the knowledge and experience required for this role. And you must have the right to work in NZ.

• 3-Month Contract
• Christchurch-based or remote, depending on experience
• Immediate or short-notice start preferred (commence mid-January 2026)

This is a hands-on, senior role focused on strategy, lifecycle planning, compliance and optimisation of a diverse vehicle portfolio that supports frontline and operational services across New Zealand.

The Role:

You will be responsible for stabilising and advancing vehicle asset management maturity, including:

• Developing and/or refining a Vehicle Asset Management Plan (VAMP)
• Providing strategic oversight of fleet lifecycle, capital planning, procurement and disposal
• Ensuring compliance with public sector asset management, safety and regulatory standards
• Reviewing fleet utilisation, risk, condition and cost efficiency
• Advising senior stakeholders on fleet optimisation, sustainability and investment decisions
• Supporting the transition toward low-emission and electric vehicles where appropriate
• This assignment is outcomes-driven and suited to someone comfortable operating with ambiguity and pace.

About You:

You're a seasoned asset or fleet professional who can quickly assess, influence and deliver.  It is essential you bring:

• Proven experience in strategic asset or fleet management (public sector or complex environments preferred)
• Strong understanding of asset lifecycle planning, risk and financial modelling
• Experience working with asset management systems
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and advisory skills
• The ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels

Ideally, you will also have:

• A qualification in engineering, business, asset management or similar
• Exposure to sustainability initiatives (EV transition, emissions reduction)
• Confidence navigating governance, audit and compliance requirements

If you're an experienced Asset Fleet Specialist who can add value quickly and enjoys solving complex fleet challenges, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply Now

Please send your CV and cover letter (Word format) outlining your alignment with the role criteria to Amanda Scott, Consulting Director, TalentNow! via the ‘Apply' link. For a confidential conversation, contact Amanda directly on 021784483.

Applications close: 9^th January 2026.

Applications will be progressed as they are received - do not delay - we will be managing this recruitment over the Christmas New Year period.

Only those candidates that meet the above criteria will be contacted during this time.