• 3-month+ contract, start ASAP
• Newly created national entity
• Strong systems and processes with experience in Xero a must-have!

The Role

We are after a highly experienced Contract Financial Systems Accountant or Analyst for this newly created "membership" organisation with a national presence, to assist the Establishment CFO in the setting up of their systems and processes. Strong experience and knowledge of Xero is a prerequisite for the role.

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. You will need to have an intimate knowledge of Xero

• to be a qualified Accountant
• to be an advanced user of Xero
• strong Excel skills
• to be strong with processes and systems
• experience with Govt funding
• to have preferably had some experience in Not-for-Profit, health, or a community-based service

You will Bring

• the ability to step in quickly and get up to speed fast, without a protracted learning process!
• an intimate understanding of Xero and how best to use it
• accuracy in your work
• a background strictly to accounting standards
• experience in working independently and remotely, or be comfortable working this way
• your own home office set-up to operate from the get-go!
• either an immediate availability or a quick transition from what you are currently doing.

On Offer

An opportunity to be part of an exciting new venture in an ever-changing environment and a very good hourly rate based on the expertise you will bring to the role.

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.

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.

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.

• Low Volume Vehicle Technical Association
• Senior Operational Management Role
• Specialist Technical Environment
• Join a friendly and supportive team contributing to New Zealand's road safety.
• National impact, high-quality service excellence and innovation
• Permanent Management role Porirua, Wellington

The Low Volume Vehicle Technical Association (LVVTA) is New Zealand's recognised authority for low volume vehicle certification and modification standards.

Operating as a small, expert-led peak body [central organisation that speaks for an industry and helps set or influence standards, rules, and direction], LVVTA delivers a nationally significant regulatory service that enables safe vehicle modification while supporting innovation across the automotive sector. The organisation is known for its technical credibility, practical approach, and strong relationships across industry and government.

This is a lean, outcomes-focused environment where operational excellence, accuracy, and stakeholder trust are critical.

The Role

Lead the day-to-day operational performance of New Zealand's specialist low-volume vehicle certification system. This is a hands-on operational management role in a small, highly technical, and respected organisation operating at the intersection of engineering, compliance, and public safety.

You will manage a small but highly skilled team of expert technical and operational specialists, ensuring effective service delivery, strong stakeholder relationships, and continuous improvement across all operational functions.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Operations Manager - Technical Services is responsible for leading operational delivery across technical, engineering support, administration, and service functions.

This role is not a strategic executive position - it is a senior operational management role focused on delivery, coordination, people leadership, and performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and supporting a small team of technical experts and operational staff.
• Managing day-to-day operational workflows, priorities, and service delivery.
• Overseeing complaints, audits, investigations, and certification-related processes.
• Driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Supporting regulatory compliance and quality assurance outcomes.
• Coordinating stakeholder engagement across industry, certification partners, and government agencies.
• Managing projects, contracts, and operational reporting.
• A curiosity for innovation and continuous improvement, including the practical application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technologies to support operational excellence, knowledge sharing, and organisational effectiveness.
• Supporting a culture of accountability, collaboration, and service excellence.

About You

You are a capable and grounded operational manager who thrives in structured but technical environments. You enjoy leading experienced professionals and ensuring work gets delivered accurately, efficiently, and consistently. You will bring:

• 10+ years' experience in operations, service delivery, or technical management roles.
• Experience leading small teams of professionals or technical specialists.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication capability.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a regulated or compliance-driven environment.
• Experience with process improvement, workflow management, or service delivery optimisation.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Highly regarded experience

• Automotive, transport, engineering, aviation, defence, or infrastructure sectors
• Regulatory, compliance, certification, or safety-critical environments
• Technical service organisations

You will have a genuine interest in vehicles, engineering, motorsport, or automotive modification culture, which would be an advantage.

Why This Role?

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior operational role within a specialist national organisation where your work directly contributes to vehicle safety and industry standards across New Zealand.  You will benefit from:

• A highly experienced and knowledgeable technical team.
• A stable, respected national organisation with purpose-driven work.
• A varied role spanning people, process, and stakeholder engagement.
• A collaborative and professional working environment.
• Modern Porirua office with free parking.

Applications are welcomed from experienced operational managers within engineering, transport, automotive, infrastructure, aviation, defence, technical services, certification, regulatory or compliance-driven environments."

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter (in Word, please) outlining your relevant operational management experience via the Apply button. For a confidential discussion, contact Amanda Scott, Consulting Director, TalentNow! 021784483.

Applications close: Friday 26 June 2026

Applications will be reviewed as received, and suitable candidates may be contacted before the closing date.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Only candidates meeting the above criteria will be contacted.

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.

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.

• Enterprise CRM & Salesforce transformation programmes
• API, integration & cloud testing exposure
• Modern automation & CI/CD environments
• Multiple permanent Auckland opportunities
• Agile delivery and engineering culture
• Work with leading enterprise consulting teams

With a significant enterprise needing excellent talent, we are seeking experienced Test Automation Engineers to join a major Auckland-based CRM transformation programme within the financial services sector.

Opportunities Available

• Test Automation Engineer - Modern Integration
• Test Automation Engineer - Salesforce

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automation frameworks and test suites
• Perform Salesforce, API and integration testing
• Execute regression, functional and end-to-end testing
• Support CI/CD and release readiness activities
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve quality outcomes

Skills & Experience

• Automation testing framework experience
• Salesforce and API testing capability
• Agile testing and CI/CD exposure
• Enterprise CRM or transformation programme experience within the financial services sector
• 7-13 years of experience in enterprise transformation initiatives
• Strong collaboration and communication skills

Why Apply?

• Work on complex enterprise transformation initiatives
• Gain exposure across Salesforce, integration and cloud ecosystems
• Collaborate with experienced agile delivery teams
• Permanent opportunity within a leading global consultancy
• Excellent base salary on offer for those who meet the above criteria

Apply now if you are an experienced Test Automation Engineer looking to work on enterprise-scale transformation programmes.

Apply Now

Please send your CV and a relevant cover letter (Word format), quoting which job you are applying for, and outlining your alignment with the role criteria to Amanda Scott, Consulting Director, TalentNow! via the ‘Apply' link.

Applications close: Monday 8th June 2026 or when roles are 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.

• Two hybrid roles - 1xFull-time, 1xContract
• Sunny Bay location
• Immediate Strategic Impact

Both roles require similar skills, the contract role to speed up implementation. Outlined is the permanent role.

This is not a role for someone who just builds pipelines and walks away.

We’re looking for a Senior Data Engineer who thrives on turning complex data into real-world impact - someone who can move seamlessly from architecture to insight, from engineering to influence. The focus here is simple: getting the right fit - someone who can partner with people, not just systems.

You’ll take ownership of a growing data environment - designing, building, and continuously improving a modern data platform that enables smarter, faster, and more confident decision-making across the business.

This is a role where your work will be seen, used, and valued at senior levels.

• Designing and building scalable data pipelines and platforms
• Bringing together multiple data sources into a single source of truth
• Turning data into clear insights and recommendations for leadership
• Applying analytics and predictive modelling to guide future decisions
• Creating visualisations and reporting that non-technical stakeholders actually understand
• Embedding data governance, security, and privacy best practices (including Zero Trust principles)
• Working cross-functionally to understand needs and deliver meaningful outcomes
• Driving continuous improvement across tools, processes, and data capability

• Strong connection between data and strategy
• High level of stakeholder engagement and influence
• Opportunity to shape a fit-for-purpose, future-ready data platform
• Real ownership - not just execution

• Proven experience across data engineering, analysis, and visualisation
• Strong understanding of data architecture and pipeline design (ETL/ELT)
• Ability to translate data into commercial or operational insight
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders
• High attention to detail with a strong sense of business impact
• A collaborative mindset - someone who builds relationships, not silos
• Knowledge of data security, governance, and privacy frameworks
• Exposure to modern data platforms (ideally Microsoft ecosystem)

• Curious, analytical, and forward-thinking
• Commercially aware - understands why data matters, not just how
• Comfortable operating across technical and non-technical spaces
• Someone who can challenge, influence, and add value
• A team player who lifts others while delivering outcomes

• Work that directly influences strategic direction
• A business that values data-driven thinking
• A role where your contribution is visible and meaningful
• Flexibility and autonomy in how you operate

This is an opportunity for someone who wants more than just a technical role - someone who wants to shape outcomes through data.

This is an opportunity to build something meaningful - helping to create a data environment that drives smarter decisions and real competitive advantage.