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People, whanau and communities are connected and supported to live the lives they want, free from drug, alcohol and other addiction challenges.

Support the strategy, people, and systems that enable meaningful recovery outcomes.

Odyssey has supported New Zealanders affected by addiction and mental health challenges for over 40 years. They work in partnership with tangata whai ora and whanau to create hopeful, safe spaces for change and connection. Odyssey are now seeking an experienced, values-driven General Manager, Organisational Development and Support to join their Executive Leadership Team.

This is a senior leadership role with broad scope and real influence - shaping how Odyssey grows, supports its people, tells its story, and delivers impact across Aotearoa.

The Role

Reporting to the CEO, you will lead the Organisational Development and Support portfolio, setting strategic direction and enabling organisational capability across:

• Workforce development, people and capability systems
• Knowledge management, data, outcomes and impact Support the
• Communications and brand management
• Funding, investment and service development
• Strategic partnerships and stakeholder relationships
• Quality improvement systems and organisational assurance

You will lead a multidisciplinary team and be a part of the Executive Leadership Team to ensure integrated, coordinated support across the organisation. A strong focus of the role is enabling organisational growth, innovation, and sustainability while remaining grounded in Odyssey's purpose, values, and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

About You

You are an experienced senior leader with a strong background in organisational development, strategy, or system leadership - within the health, mental health, addiction, or broader social services sector.

You will bring:

• Significant leadership experience (10+ years) in complex organisations
• Definitive experience within mental health and/or addiction services in NZ
• Proven success in service development, funding applications, and investment activity
• Strong people leadership capability and experience overseeing HR, workforce planning, and development functions
• Demonstrated understanding and application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and bicultural practice
• Strategic and systems thinking, with the ability to translate data and insight into action
• Excellent relationship management skills across government, funders, NGOs, and sector partners
• Experience leading communications, brand, quality, or knowledge management functions (highly desirable)

You are collaborative, thoughtful, and resilient, with a strong commitment to well-being, equity, and continuous improvement.

Why Join Odyssey?

This is an opportunity to lead at a strategic level in an organisation with a strong purpose and national impact. You'll work alongside passionate, committed people and help shape systems and environments that enable others to do their best work - supporting recovery, connection, and hope.

How to Apply

If you are motivated by purpose and ready to lead organisational growth and support, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit an application by clicking on "Apply" and submit a Cover Letter (outlining why you feel you're the best person for this role), plus an up-to-date CV - both in MS Word please. You can make initial confidential contact with Kevin Chappell, Principal Director of TalentNow! on 029-5974739.

Applications close for this role at 5.00 pm Monday 19 January 2026

Please Note:

1. You must have the right to work in New Zealand.
2. Priority will be given to applicants with New Zealand experience.

• 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.

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

6-month Contract Role | Sunny Bay location | Immediate Strategic Impact

Are you a hands-on Senior Data Engineer who thrives on turning complex data into meaningful business insight?

We’re looking for a contract Senior Data Engineer for a 6-month fixed term contract whilst this client looks for their longer-term solution. Primarily, your role is to design and evolve a fit-for-future data platform within a growing, operationally driven organisation. This role is pivotal in building robust data pipelines, strengthening governance, and enabling real-time strategic insight for senior leaders.

What is also pivotal is transforming complex data into actionable recommendations, ensuring data integrity and security, and helping to foster a data-driven culture across the company.

This company has put its success down to utilising data in a unique way to maximise service delivery to its stakeholders, and constantly look at ways to improve every area of the business operations. Their "mandate" for utilising data as a key business tool is what makes this role imperative within the company.

• Design and build scalable data pipelines and ETL processes
• Develop and maintain a modern data platform aligned to business strategy
• Ensure data integrity, security, privacy, and governance (including Zero Trust principles)
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights and visualisations
• Partner with senior leaders and operational teams to embed data-driven decision making
• Continuously improve tools, methodologies, and analytics capability

• Strong experience across data engineering, analytics, and visualisation
• Proven capability with Microsoft data/analytics platforms (or similar)
• Deep understanding of data governance, privacy, and security principles
• Ability to move between technical detail and strategic conversations
• High attention to detail with a practical, delivery-focused mindset

• Curious, innovative, and forward-thinking
• Straight-talking and collaborative
• Comfortable influencing at senior levels
• Resilient in fast-paced operational environments
• Focused on delivering outcomes, not just reports

This contract is to continue their momentum whilst the long-term option is sought.

On offer is a competitive rate based on the experience you bring.

NB: You must have the right to work in NZ - and be residing in NZ - to apply for this role. We will only respond to those who fulfill these criteria.

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.

6-12 Month Contract | Remote or Hybrid | Immediate Impact | Hands-on Operational Opportunity

We’re looking for a seasoned but hands-on Supply Chain Optimisation Specialist to step into a 6-12 month contract and drive meaningful operational improvement within a complex but interesting organisation. Location is not an imperative - expertise is! But for convenience, close to one of the large centres is preferable for ease.

This role is hands-on and delivery-focused. You’ll use data and business intelligence to identify opportunities, streamline processes, and lift supply chain performance at scale.

• Lead supply chain optimisation initiatives from insight to implementation
• Use Qlik (or similar BI tools), Oracle, and Excel to generate actionable insights
• Define and track performance metrics
• Partner with operational stakeholders to deliver measurable efficiency gains

• 5+ years’ supply chain optimisation experience
• Strong BI and analytical capability
• Proven track record delivering improvement in complex environments
• Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders

To express interest in this excellent opportunity, please click on Apply Now and follow our application process, and attach both a cover letter and up-to-date CV in either Word or PDF. If you'd like to know more, please reach out to Kevin Chappell on 029-5974739 or email kevin@talentnow.co.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.