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Current Opportunities
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Accounting and Finance
PRESENTING A NEW CONTRACT FROM TALENTNOW!
- 3 month plus contract
- Potential for permanent role
- Group accounts to be done with accuracy!
This NGO operates within the social services sector and comprises a number of entities that require accuracy and detail in reporting to key stakeholders.
The incumbent has resigned and leaves at the end of May and there is a requirement for a handover of the role. So ideally we need someone who is either available now or coming available in the next couple of weeks.
The Detail
We're after a good technical accountant. This role reports through to the second tier of the financial team, so requires a hands-on person who enjoys number crunching and is accurate in detail.
Requirements
You will be well experienced in Financial Accounting and preferably have experience in group accounting, even if it's just a few entities. Whilst accounting qualifications would be ideal, it's not necessary - the main requirement being you're thorough and accurate.Personal:
Being in the NGO and social services arena, we need someone who will fit into this style of organisation. The team has been together for a while and are there for the value they add and their desire to "give back" in a sense. you'll also be a good communicator and be happy to be part of a friendly and compassionate team.
The Opportunity
Whilst a contract role is on offer, there is a requirement to replace the permanent role, and ideally, this client would love to take on someone who would ultimately take on the permanent role. However, right now, the need is for a contractor who can step in and hit the ground running.
This client operates from lovely city offices in the city with plenty of amenities around, and easily accessed by public transport.
Action
If this opportunity appeals, then please register your interest by submitting your resume and cover letter (in Word please) to Kevin Chappell at talentnow! by clicking on ‘Apply’. Initial inquiries can be made by calling me on 0295-974739
PLEASE NOTE:
NO INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS (OTHER THAN AUSTRALIA) CAN BE CONSIDERED DUE TO CURRENT TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS. AND ONLY THOSE IN NZ, WITH THE RIGHT TO WORK, WILL BE CONSIDERED.
TALENTNOW!
Connect + Engage + Enable
Short description.Information & Communication Technology
- Influential strategic leadership opportunity
- ELT and business partnering
- National values driven organisation
The Opportunity
This is an influential leadership role reporting to the CEO and is an effective functioning member of a high performing Executive Leadership Team. As a trusted advisor to the Executive, you will partner with the business to provide sound advice, solutions and opportunities that will enable the business, add value and drive-up engagement across the organisation. You will provide vision and leadership for the strategic development and management of information, information resources, digital platforms, and technology to support the achievement of the organisation’s mission, strategic goals and program priorities. You will develop and maintain the governance framework and business standards for information technology, risk management, business continuity, IT service management and data security, and Chair appropriate technology governance groups.
Requirements
An engaging, empowering and values driven leader, you will develop, coach, and lead a technology team to ensure the delivery of quality, timely and value adding services across the organisation. The ability to make meaningful change, have impact and influence, make a difference, and see tangible results in this role is real and will be highly valued as will the ability to develop strong partnering relationships internally and with external stakeholders.
Further Details
New Zealand Blood Service, a Crown entity is essentially a blood and blood product manufacturing business at its core and operates with pace and agility. It also manages extensive tissue banking facilities and is the national agency responsible for organ donation. Whilst health sector experience is not a prerequisite it is likely that your experience will have been gained in regulated, manufacturing, pharmaceutical or Government sectors, with an understanding of the importance of clinical safety, guidelines and regulations. Strong leadership, governance, commercial acumen, strategic planning, project management, and change management skills are essential as is the ability to develop and operationalise a comprehensive IS strategy that creates business value and ensures business continuity and security.
Action
Applications are invited from technology leaders seeking that elusive opportunity to have real impact, influence and a strong footprint on a vital organisations’ digital transformation journey.
To register your interest please submit your resume and cover letter (in MS Word format) to Teresa Curd, Consulting Associate at talentnow! via ‘Apply’ or for a confidential discussion on 021 1501225.
Applications close 23 April 2021.
PLEASE NOTE:
NO INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS CAN BE CONSIDERED DUE TO CURRENT TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS. AND ONLY THOSE IN NZ, WITH THE RIGHT TO WORK, WILL BE CONSIDERED.
TALENTNOW!
Connect + Engage + Enable
Short description.PRESENTING AN EXCITING NEW ROLE FROM TALENTNOW!
- Be the "hands-on" face of IT development
- Fabulous familial style culture
- Exciting new projects ahead
This company's head office is in Hamilton and they have multiple branches throughout New Zealand to service their extensive client base, which is a healthy mix of major corporates through to successful SMEs. They are in a growth sector with services that will only increase over time.
The current person is described as "a people person, unflappable, self-managing, a strong work ethic, and a real "steady Eddie"! Hard shoes to fill? Perhaps so, but we are confident there is someone similar out there!
The Detail
We're looking for Waikato's best Systems Administrator. You'll be welcomed as part of a team which is very family-oriented, hence the long-term tenure of Mary. To all systems users, you will be the face of both their "internal customers" as well as an increasing number of external clients as their "self-help" technology develops - which of course you will be part of.
Requirements
Technical:
Mandatory is MS Dynamics 365, plus ideally the rest of the MS Suite - Teams, Sharepoint, OneDrive, Office 365. Further, whilst all may not be mandatory because on the job training is available, it would be ideal if you had Azure, Intune Management, Power BI, plus other general experience in CRM, databases, and MS Power Platform.
Ideally they would like 3-5 years minimum experience in Systems and/or Network Admin.
Personal:
You will need to embrace the core values of this company - which are that attitude is everything, you are customer focused, the way you positively communicate is foremost, you are highly organised, professional, and have a meticulous attention to detail.
This may seem a big ask, but the success of this company has been built on their cutting edge technology supported by their choosing of the right people in the right roles.
The Opportunity
This role offers great opportunity for self-development with some big projects coming up. The company's "agility", foresight and the sector they occupy, means that the successful person chosen for this role will be part of an exciting growth and development.
On offer is a competitive salary that will reflect the experience and skills you will bring to the role.
Action
If this sounds like you, then please register your interest by submitting your resume and cover letter (in Word please) to Kevin Chappell at talentnow! by clicking on ‘Apply’. Initial inquiries can be made by calling me on 0295-974739
PLEASE NOTE:
NO INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS (OTHER THAN AUSTRALIA) CAN BE CONSIDERED DUE TO CURRENT TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS. AND ONLY THOSE IN NZ, WITH THE RIGHT TO WORK, WILL BE CONSIDERED.
TALENTNOW!
Connect + Engage + Enable
Short description.A NEW OPPORTUNITY FROM TALENTNOW!
- On-going contract (1 year+)
- North shore based
- Flexible working conditions
Scenario:
This role involves working for one of the leading investment managers in New Zealand with numerous investment products on offer.
Their technology makes a real impact to thousands of NZ’ers– and their team delivers digital products and services which enable them to provide a leading customer experience and create “epic” futures for our clients.
Purpose:
The main purpose of this role is to build and maintain solutions to meet the highest value needs of clients and the business.
This will involve:
- Evolving your team’s understanding of the problems you’re working on together and the solutions available to solve them.
- Maintaining the quality of the solutions that you and your team are producing.
- Helping estimate and plan deliverables with the Product team.
- Fostering best practice approaches for agile software delivery.
- Raising concerns early and proposing new ways of overcoming barriers.
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.
Tech stack:
- JavaScript - ReactJS, NodeJS, Typescript
- Strong CSS - able to build to a design
- REST APIs
You should also have an understanding of:
- Relational and / or NoSQL database design and implementation
- CI/CD – we like to deploy daily
- Static site generators like Gatsby
- Heroku
- SalesForce
- Atlassian suite including BitBucket and Jira
Action:
To be considered we are looking for contractors with immediate and almost immediate availability, with solid skills to match the above, and is seeking to improve and expand their development skills and knowledge of the financial services industry.
To register your interest in this amazing opportunity, please submit your CV in confidence via our registration process. Alternatively, for a confidential conversation, you can contact Matt at talentnow! on 022 475 4610.
Please apply urgently if this advertisement resonates with you!
PLEASE NOTE:
NO INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS CAN BE CONSIDERED DUE TO CURRENT TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS. AND ONLY THOSE IN NZ, WITH THE RIGHT TO WORK, WILL BE CONSIDERED.
TALENTNOW!
Contemporary talent solutions
Short description.Legal, Insurance, and Financial Services
FAST START NEEDED FOR THIS CONTRACT FROM TALENTNOW!
- 1 month contract assignment - Penrose based
- Large complex public sector organisation
- Stimulating and challenging work
This client is a complex public service-based organisation that delivers significant tangible benefits to their nationwide stakeholders and customers through the robust management of large commercial contracts.
The Role:
The primary focus of this role will be to write a principles-based contract management policy, which is based on contract management principles to allow a consistent approach to the management of suppliers. Reporting to the Corporate Legal Manager, you will provide advice and recommendations to assist the development of a contract management framework and work plan along with writing contract management reports as directed.
Requirements:
We require an enthusiastic professional experienced in policy drafting, especially contract management or related policies (strong policy and report writing experience essential), and who understands procurement processes, particularly contracting and contract management in the public sector.
This role would suit an intermediate Corporate Solicitor or Contract Management professional looking to broaden their 3-5 years of experience, or a motivated lawyer looking to return to the workforce, who can assist during times of heavy workload, therefore the key attributes for this contract include:
- Minimum of 3-5 years of commercial experience
- Solutions focused with a ‘can-do' attitude
- Can deal with a wide range of work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail
- Commercial acumen and seasoned, sound, and well-considered judgment
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written
- An understanding of Government contracting and procurement
- Able to work collaboratively but also independently
Action:
This is an urgent contract requirement so we invite your earliest expression of interest in this superb opportunity.
Please submit your details in absolute confidence via our registration process attaching both an up-to-date CV and cover letter (in Word please), to Amanda Scott Consulting Director at talentnow! by clicking on ‘Apply'.
PLEASE NOTE:
NO INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS CAN BE CONSIDERED DUE TO CURRENT TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS. AND ONLY THOSE IN NZ, WITH THE RIGHT TO WORK, WILL BE CONSIDERED.
TALENTNOW!
Connect + Engage + Enable
Short description.
Management Consulting, Business Improvement, and Change Management
- Be the project planning guru
- Oversight of all project activity
- Lead and coach in project management
As a key member of the Business Improvement team, you will be responsible for managing the project management process at a strategic level ensuring initiatives across the business are effectively prioritised, coordinated, and communicated to ensure they deliver against strategy. You will maintain a national portfolio view of projects, including implementation planning and prioritisation activities, maintain project planning and management tools and provide project management expertise, including business case development and coaching to develop staff capability. Managing the portfolio roadmap and projects register you will engage collaboratively with stakeholders to drive timely progress and completion of projects, assisting with the identification, mitigation, and management of risks, roadblocks, and delays and will provide insights on progress of the portfolio to the Executive Team.
You will have proven experience in project or portfolio management together with experience in business case development, implementing change management strategies, coaching, mentoring, and traditional and agile project delivery methodologies and techniques. Key to your success will be your adaptable and flexible approach and ability to build trust, credibility, rapport, and strong collaborative cross functional relationships with stakeholders. You will have an influencing, facilitative, and supportive style and will proactively develop a project resource community to improve performance through shared experiences.
This is a great opportunity to utilise your project management expertise and contribute to a growing, changing and highly values-based organisation with a supportive and positive culture.
To register your interest please submit your resume and cover letter (in MS Word format) to Teresa Curd, Consulting Associate at talentnow! via ‘Apply’ or for a confidential discussion on 021 1501225.
Applications close 20 April.
PLEASE NOTE:
NO INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS CAN BE CONSIDERED DUE TO CURRENT TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS. AND ONLY THOSE IN NZ, WITH THE RIGHT TO WORK, WILL BE CONSIDERED.
TALENTNOW!
Connect + Engage + Enable
Short description.Supply Chain, Procurement, Inventory
PRESENTING ANOTHER NEW CONTRACT FROM TALENTNOW!
- 6-month contract, start ASAP
- Complex and interesting organisation
- Focus on change the order of the day!
This organisation has a number of significant projects on the go and the current person in this role has been seconded to a key project where his focus will be for the next 6 or more months.
The Detail
To back-fill this role, we are after an experienced Logistics and/or Supply Chain Specialist who is capable of "hitting the ground running". You'll be analytical by nature and always be on the lookout for making improvements. Whilst desk-based, there will be a requirement to be in the warehouse from time-to-time in a hands-on capacity. This is a fast-moving environment so we're after someone "fast on their feet"!
Requirements
Strong hands-on experience in this area:
- 5 years+ inventory and supply chain experience
- Experience in materials planning, BoM’s and the like.
- Strong understanding and use of Inventory Management systems.
- Strong ERP experience is necessary.
- Experience in practical project implementation and lifecycles.
- Happy to work in a stores environment
- Confident and able to make decisions
- Strong Excel and MS Access skills would be ideal.
The Opportunity
This is a great opportunity to be involved in a significant change environment where no two days are the same. We placed the incumbent in this role in a contract capacity some years ago, and he is still there and enjoying the people and the challenge that this role and organisation offers.Action
If you fit the bill and this opportunity appeals, then please register your interest by submitting your resume and cover letter (in Word please) to Kevin Chappell at talentnow! by clicking on ‘Apply’. Initial inquiries can be made by calling me on 0295-974739
PLEASE NOTE:
NO INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS (OTHER THAN AUSTRALIA) CAN BE CONSIDERED DUE TO CURRENT TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS. AND ONLY THOSE IN NZ, WITH THE RIGHT TO WORK, WILL BE CONSIDERED.
TALENTNOW!
Connect + Engage + Enable
Short description.
