• 3-month+ contract, start ASAP
• Newly created entity
• Work virtually from anywhere in NZ

The Role

We are after a highly experienced Contract Financial Accountant for this newly created "membership" organisation with a national presence, to assist the Establishment CFO in the financial (and some management) accounting areas. This is an urgent-to-fill role so availability needs to be either immediate or availability within the next 2 weeks.

What You'll Be Doing

You will be assisting with setting up the financial accounts and systems that link with all member organisations, so experience in systems and the intricacies of a variety of different ones, is an imperative. Some management reporting is necessary, however more of the focus will be on the financial accounting side. They use Xero, so experience with Xero would be useful.

What You’ll Need

• Be a qualified Accountant
• Experience with Xero or a very quick learner!
• Strong Excel skills
• Ideally some SQL reporting experience
• Good with processes
• Experience with Govt funding
• Preferably have some experience in Not-for-Profit, health, or community service

What You’ll Bring

• The ability to step in quickly and get up to speed fast, without a protracted learning process!
• Be accurate in your work
• Operate strictly to accounting standards
• Be happy to work independently and remotely

On Offer

A competitive hourly rate based on the experience you bring.

Apply Now

As this is an urgent-to-fill role, feel free to reach out by phone (mobile or WhatsApp) to Kevin Chappell, Principal Director, TalentNow! on 029-5974739 or simply click on the ‘Apply’ link and follow the instructions and I will respond quickly.

Please Note:
This role is open only to candidates currently based in and entitled to work in New Zealand and with the skills and competencies as outlined in the advert.  We will respond only to candidates who meet the above criteria.

We look forward to you submitting your CV for consideration for any roles in your category.

You will come up in any search when we are seeking talent with your skills.

We’re looking for an experienced Asset Manager to take ownership of a diverse infrastructure portfolio and ensure assets are planned, maintained, and developed to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective services to the community.

This is a strategic and hands-on role where you’ll influence long-term investment decisions, guide asset planning frameworks, and provide trusted advice to senior leadership and elected stakeholders.

The Opportunity

You’ll lead the development and delivery of robust asset management planning across multiple asset classes, ensuring alignment with long-term strategies, budgets, and community expectations.

Key focus areas include:

• Leading Asset Management Plans and long-term infrastructure strategies
• Lifecycle planning across acquisition, maintenance, renewal, and disposal
• Risk-based investment prioritisation and resilience planning
• Driving data integrity, asset systems, and evidence-based decision making
• Providing clear, strategic reporting to senior leaders and governance groups
• Supporting capital programmes and business case development

This role plays a critical part in ensuring infrastructure is future-fit, financially sustainable, and aligned with community outcomes.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who combines technical depth with strategic thinking and can operate comfortably across both detail and big-picture planning.

You’ll likely have:

• Proven experience (5+ years) in asset management within infrastructure, utilities, or local government
• Strong understanding of lifecycle planning, risk, and asset performance frameworks
• Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, practical advice
• Experience contributing to long-term planning, budgets, and investment decisions
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and infrastructure standards
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong analytical capability

Your Work Style

This role will suit someone who:

• Enjoys working collaboratively across teams and disciplines
• Is self-driven and comfortable taking ownership of outcomes
• Brings a strong customer and community focus to decision-making
• Thrives in environments where initiative, improvement, and accountability are valued
• Can navigate the complexity and sensitivity of stakeholder and governance environments
• Demonstrates resilience, sound judgement, and a calm, considered approach

You’ll be part of a team that values integrity, teamwork, positivity, and making a meaningful contribution to the wider community.

Lifestyle & Location

Enjoy the benefits of a role based in a well-connected regional centre, offering:

• Community living with genuine work-life balance - and choose your commute!
• Easy access to outdoor lifestyle and green spaces
• A strong sense of community and local identity
• Affordable living compared to major metropolitan areas

This is an opportunity to combine career impact with lifestyle advantage.

Why Apply?

• Influence long-term infrastructure strategy and community outcomes
• Broad, varied asset portfolio with real impact
• Visible role working closely with leadership and stakeholders
• Balance of strategic thinking and practical delivery
• Lifestyle location without sacrificing career progression

If you’re ready to take ownership of a critical asset management function and make a lasting difference, we’d like to hear from you.

Apply Now

Please send your CV and cover letter (Word or PDF format) outlining your alignment with the role criteria to Kevin Chappell, Principal Director, TalentNow! via the ‘Apply’ link. Or call me on 029-5974739 for a confidential conversation.

Please note that we are providing our slimmed down ScreenLite service to this client. All qualified CVs will be forwarded to the client organisation and they will be conducting the shortlisting and interviewing, so please take this process into account when submitting your application.

Applications close: 26th May 2026 or earlier.

Please Note:
This role is open only to candidates currently based in and entitled to work in New Zealand and with the skills and competencies as outlined in the advert.  We will respond only to candidates who meet the above criteria.

The Opportunity

If you’re currently in Auckland and ready for more impact, this is your chance to step into a visible, end-to-end asset management role where your work genuinely shapes outcomes.

You’ll lead the planning, performance, and long-term strategy of a diverse infrastructure portfolio - guiding investment decisions, influencing leadership, and delivering real value to a connected community.

This is a role where you’re not just part of the system - you help shape it.

Why Make the Move?

This is more than a role change - it’s a lifestyle upgrade without career compromise.

• Trade long commutes for time back in your day
• Move closer to decision-makers and see your impact firsthand
• Broaden your scope beyond siloed asset functions
• Be part of a community where outcomes are visible and valued

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll take ownership of asset management planning and performance across multiple asset classes, including:

• Developing and leading Asset Management Plans aligned to long-term strategy
• Driving lifecycle planning, renewals, and capital programmes
• Leading risk-based investment prioritisation and resilience planning
• Providing clear, strategic advice to senior leadership and governance groups
• Strengthening asset data, systems, and evidence-based decision-making
• Supporting business cases, funding strategies, and long-term planning

This role is central to ensuring infrastructure is safe, resilient, and fit for the future.

What You’ll Bring

You’re likely operating in a complex infrastructure or local government environment and are ready for broader influence.

• 5+ years’ experience in asset management or infrastructure planning
• Strong lifecycle, risk, and performance management capability
• Ability to translate technical detail into clear, practical insight
• Experience contributing to long-term plans and investment decisions
• Sound understanding of infrastructure standards and legislation
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong analytical skills

Work Style & Culture Fit

You’ll thrive here if you:

• Want ownership, not just contribution
• Prefer collaboration over hierarchy
• Bring a strong community and customer lens to your work
• Are self-driven, pragmatic, and improvement-focused
• Can operate confidently in stakeholder and governance environments

You’ll join a team that values integrity, teamwork, accountability, and making a difference.

Lifestyle & Location

This is your opportunity to reset how you live and work.

• Shorter and more pleasant commutes and genuine work-life balance
• Easy access to outdoors and open space
• Affordable living compared to major centres
• A strong, connected community

All within a few hours of Auckland - close enough to stay connected, far enough to feel the difference.

Why Apply?

• Step into a broader, more influential role
• Shape long-term infrastructure and community outcomes
• Work closer to leadership and decision-making
• Gain variety across a diverse asset portfolio
• Enjoy a better lifestyle without sacrificing your career

If this role appeals, and fits your future plans, then I'd like to hear from you.

Apply Now

Please send your CV and cover letter (Word or PDF format) outlining your alignment with the role criteria to Kevin Chappell, Principal Director, TalentNow! via the ‘Apply’ link. Or call me on 029-5974739 for a confidential conversation.

Please note that we are providing our slimmed down ScreenLite service to this client. All qualified CVs will be forwarded to the client organisation and they will be conducting the shortlisting and interviewing, so please take this process into account when submitting your application.

Applications close: 26th May 2026 or earlier.

Please Note:
This role is open only to candidates currently based in and entitled to work in New Zealand and with the skills and competencies as outlined in the advert.  We will respond only to candidates who meet the above criteria.

This well-established Consultancy is growing - and we're looking for a Regional Manager to lead our Auckland operations and drive regional performance.

We recognise that the right person may not already hold a Regional Manager title. If you're a Senior Surveyor / Assessor with strong commercial instincts and leadership potential, we want to hear from you.

About The Client:

This respected consultancy is a trusted name in asbestos inspection, assessment, and consultancy across New Zealand. They are known for their high standards, regulatory expertise, and no-compromise approach to quality and compliance.

The Opportunity:

This is a leadership role with real commercial responsibility.

You'll take ownership of the Auckland region, with a strong focus on:

• Winning and growing work
• Leading and developing a team
• Overseeing delivery and maintaining standards
• With ability to ‘pick up the tools' if required

You'll be expected to build relationships, generate opportunities, and deliver outcomes - not just manage existing workflows.

For the right Senior Surveyor / Assessor, this role offers a clear pathway into regional leadership, supported by the business.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading and managing regional operations
• Driving business development and securing new work
• Building and maintaining client relationships
• Preparing proposals, tenders, and pricing
• Overseeing asbestos consultancy projects
• Providing technical guidance and maintaining standards
• Mentoring and supporting team members
• Contributing to financial performance and growth

What We're Looking For:

For Regional Manager level:

• Strong background in asbestos consulting
• Proven experience in business development and client growth
• Leadership experience with team and operational responsibility

For Senior Surveyor / Assessor (pathway role):

• Solid technical experience in asbestos surveying/assessment
• Demonstrated commercial awareness or client-facing experience
• • Motivation to step into leadership and grow capability

For all candidates:

• Strong understanding of NZ asbestos regulations
• Ability to build credibility with clients and colleagues
• Excellent communication and reporting skills
• Relevant qualifications (BOHS, NZQA, or equivalent)
• Full NZ driver's licence

A Realistic Note

This is a challenging role to fill and a rare combination of skills.

We are open to hiring either:

• An experienced Regional Manager with strong commercial capability
• OR a high-performing Senior Surveyor / Assessor ready to step up

What matters most is your ability to contribute commercially, build relationships, and grow the business.

Why Join This Consulting Firm?

• Lead and grow a key Auckland region
• Work in a business that values quality, standards, and technical credibility
• Opportunity to shape your role and influence growth
• Clear pathway to leadership (if stepping up)
• • Competitive salary + vehicle + benefits including paid health care!

Location

Auckland (regional travel required)

If you're ready to combine technical expertise with commercial impact - and step into (or grow into) leadership - we'd like to hear from you.

Contact Amanda Scott Consulting Director on 021784483 for a confidential conversation.

• Lead delivery on a mission-critical core banking platform
• Immediate start on a secure 2-year strategic programme
• Based in Auckland - NZ's commercial and tech hub
• Influence architecture, design, and engineering standards
• Leverage rare Unisys ClearPath mainframe expertise
• Work with global teams in a large-scale delivery environment

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer / Technical Lead with deep Unisys mainframe expertise to play a critical role in delivering and enhancing core banking capabilities.

You'll be embedded in a collaborative, cross-functional team, contributing to design, development, implementation, and optimisation of mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead design and development across full SDLC (Software Development Lifecycle)
• Deliver high-quality solutions within Unisys ClearPath Libras (MCP) environments
• Provide technical leadership and mentor engineers
• Drive knowledge management strategy and capability uplift
• Coordinate with testing and QA teams to ensure timely defect resolution
• Support go-live activities, including design documentation and sign-off
• Act as a key interface between onshore/offshore teams and stakeholders
• Contribute to architecture, planning, and continuous improvement initiatives

Core Technical Expertise:

• Strong experience with Unisys ClearPath Libras 6490 (MCP)
• Proficiency in:
  • COBOL74
  • WFL
  • CANDE
  • ALGOL
  • DMSII
  • MARC
  • TADS (debugging tool)
• Solid understanding of core banking systems and platforms
• Experience with Agile delivery environments, JIRA or ADO
• Exposure to ServiceNow for production support and issue resolution

About You:

• 5-10+ years' experience in software engineering (with senior-level exposure)
• Proven background in Unisys mainframe development and technical leadership
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Experience designing scalable, efficient mainframe solutions
• Confident communicator, able to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Passion for mentoring and building team capability

Desirable Skills:

• Exposure to DevOps and Cloud concepts
• Experience with Git or SVN
• Knowledge of SQL and DB2 databases

The Programme:

You will be part of a long-term strategic engagement supporting a leading NZ banking environment, focused on:

• Expanding mainframe capability and capacity
• Delivering a knowledge management uplift programme
• Enhancing the performance and resilience of critical banking systems

What's on Offer:

• Work on a high-impact, enterprise-scale banking platform
• Long-term 2-year engagement with stability and scope
• Collaborative, global delivery environment
• Opportunity to influence strategy, architecture, and capability uplift

Apply Now

If you're a seasoned Unisys mainframe specialist ready to step into a key role on a major banking programme, we'd like to hear from you.

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.

Applications close: 15^th May 2026 or when the role is filled.
Applications will be progressed as they are received - do not delay

These roles are open to candidates currently based in and entitled to work in New Zealand.  We will respond only to candidates who meet the above criteria.

Auckland based - Enterprise Transformation - Global Consulting Firm

We are partnering with a global consulting leader to recruit an experienced Solution Architect to support large-scale enterprise transformation programmes across media platforms, cloud environments and digital systems.

This role is embedded client-side within complex technology modernisation initiatives, designing scalable and secure solutions that drive real business impact.

If you thrive in structured enterprise environments and enjoy owning end-to-end architecture across integrated platforms - we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and define end-to-end solution architectures for enterprise & media platforms
• Design scalable integration patterns across cloud, core systems & digital applications
• Architect solutions across OTT, streaming, playout, CMS, CAM/IBMS & MAM platforms
• Ensure alignment with enterprise standards, security policies & governance frameworks
• Review technical designs and govern architectural integrity across delivery teams
• Optimise systems for performance, resilience, scalability & high availability
• Translate business requirements into clear, executable technical solutions
• Evaluate emerging technologies to support ongoing digital transformation

Technical Experience

• Must have experience within Media domain
• Cloud architecture (Azure / AWS)
• Microservices & API design
• Event-driven architecture (Kafka or similar)
• Enterprise integration & middleware
• DevOps & CI/CD pipelines
• Docker / Kubernetes
• Security architecture & compliance
• Performance & high-availability design

Strong enterprise platform architecture experience is essential.

About You

• 8+ years' experience in solution or enterprise architecture
• Must posses experience within media core systems
• Strong systems integration background
• Experience operating in structured governance environments
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to bridge business strategy and technical delivery

Certifications in cloud or architecture frameworks are beneficial.

Why Join?

• Work within a global consulting ecosystem
• Deliver architecture on enterprise-scale transformation programmes
• Strong professional growth opportunity
• Competitive market remuneration

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 021 784 483.

Applications close: 27th March 2026 - or when roles are filled.
Applications will be progressed as they are received - do not delay

Please note: These roles are open only to candidates currently based in, and entitled to work in, New Zealand. Those who do not fulfil this criteria will neither be considered or responded to.

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.

• 3-4 month fixed term contract (with potential extension)
• Full-time hours (40 hours per week)
• Auckland-based with regional travel as required
• Competitive remuneration pro rata + tools of trade (vehicle, phone, etc.)
• Immediate start following onboarding
• High-impact project with clear targets and autonomy

With a long-standing market presence and a nationally recognised brand, this organisation is a leader in logistics services across New Zealand.

We are seeking two high-performing, proven Sales Representatives with recent sales experience to support multiple critical projects within the business.

This is a fast-paced, field-based role where success is measured by your ability to engage, influence, and close.

You will be working with an existing customer base to transition them onto new and improved service agreements, while also identifying and converting new business opportunities within your territory.

You will be equipped with:

• Structured onboarding and product training
• Proven sales scripts and engagement approach
• Target customer lists and defined territories
• Full tools of trade to enable success
• Excellent sales support from the National Sales Manager

What You will Be Doing - once trained

• Executing a structured transition of existing customer contracts onto improved commercial terms
• Identifying and converting targeted new business opportunities within your territory
• Visiting customers face-to-face across assigned regions
• Clearly articulating pricing, service enhancements, and value proposition
• Running structured, confident sales conversations
• Handling objections and closing agreements on the spot
• Managing contract documentation through to completion
• Planning and optimising your territory to maximise coverage, pace, and results

What We Are Looking For

• Proven success in field sales / face-to-face B2B sales in NZ
• A true "hunter-closer" mindset with the ability to convert at pace
• Strong ability to balance high-volume activity with quality outcomes
• Highly organised with effective territory and time management skills
• Resilient, self-motivated, and comfortable working autonomously
• Experience selling services, contracts, or solutions (advantageous)
• Full, clean driver's licence and willingness to travel (including overnight if required)
• Strong communication skills and a polished, professional approach
• Ability to provide two NZ-based manager references

Why This Role?

• Immediate impact role with visible results
• Blend of warm customer conversion + new business opportunity
• Structured sales approach with autonomy to execute
• Fast-moving environment suited to high performers
• Excellent remuneration for the short fixed term engagement

Apply Now

If you thrive in a high-energy, results-driven environment, enjoy being on the road, and know how to turn conversations into signed contracts, we want to hear from you.

Please submit your application in strict confidence, including your CV and cover letter (Word format), addressed to Amanda Scott, Consulting Director - TalentNow!

Apply now – we will review and progress applications as they are received. These two roles will remain open until filled, so early applications are encouraged.

Applicants must have relevant NZ sales experience; only those meeting the criteria will be contacted. These positions are with a leading logistics business, and we are seeking professionals ready to deliver results from day one.

You must be able to commence within the next two weeks as we work through a robust recruitment process.