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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.

• Two-year fixed term contract
• Facilities and infrastructure projects
• Auckland based supporting a national manager

A national organisation operating within a highly regulated healthcare environment is seeking a hands-on Property & Facilities Manager with project management experience to lead the delivery of facilities and construction projects across national sites. We are looking for someone who enjoys being close to delivery, managing contractors, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring projects are executed safely, on time, and to uncompromising quality standards.

The Role

• Leading end-to-end delivery of facilities and redevelopment projects
• Defining scope, budgets, schedules and milestones
• Managing contractors and consultants during construction and fit-out
• Ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and New Zealand regulatory standards
• Monitoring site quality, identifying risks early, and managing variations
• Coordinating with operational and quality teams to minimise service disruption
• Providing structured reporting in line with an established project management framework

About You

You are a technically capable property, facilities and project professional who:

• Has at least 5 years’ inhouse experience delivering facilities and/or construction projects
• Has worked in healthcare, pharmaceutical, laboratory, food production, or other GxP/GMP-regulated environments
• Is confident managing multiple contractors and navigating compliance requirements
• Brings strong cost control, documentation and reporting discipline
• Is practical, detail-oriented, and comfortable influencing without direct authority
• Is flexible when site works require oversight outside standard business hours

What’s on Offer

• Two-year fixed term contract
• Interesting mix of facilities and infrastructure projects
• Complex, quality-driven operational environment and collaborative values-led culture

If you are a property specialist who enjoys rolling up your sleeves and delivering complex facilities projects in regulated environments, we would welcome your application.

Submit your application (cover letter and resume) via ‘Apply’ or for a confidential discussion reach out to Teresa Curd, Consulting Associate at TalentNow! for more details on 0211501225.

Please note that only those candidates deemed closely aligned to this role requirement will be engaged with and contacted and only those legally entitled to work in New Zealand will be considered.

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-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.

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