• Flexible arrangement - work from home
  
• Xero to be implemented - experience preferred
  
• Growing group in service and retail
  

The business comprises a well-established service sector business plus a burgeoning retail business which is on a growth path.  To assist with this growth, they require an accomplished finance person.

The operations of both businesses are not complicated, but do require more "financial sophistication" as, to date, all reporting has been done on Excel.  The Directors have decided to utilise Xero as their financial package for both businesses, with also an inventory package for the retail business.  One of the first tasks will be to implement Xero as well as working with the Director on BAU until the system is implemented.

We're after someone who is very hands on, as you will be handling AP and AR, as well as monthly reporting, and liaising with the CA who to date has been preparing accounts from scratch.

We want someone who is happy to work from home, so this may suit someone who has school age children, or is semi-retired or looking for additional work to what they are currently doing.  The hours will vary with workload and demand, but are likely to be initially more hours with the implementation of Xero, but settle to 40-50 hours per month on an ongoing basis.

Because the group is Rodney-based, the company would prefer to support local, so we invite those with the skills and experience to submit an application to me by clicking on "apply" and following our registration process.  You can also contact Kevin Chappell on 0295-974739 for more information.

• Six weeks, immediate start
  
• Central city software company
  
• Java expert needed!
  

You should be able to start immediately.

You must have substantial experience as a Java Developer preferably working for a software development company rather than solely in-house experience.

Substantial experience with the following is essential:

• Java
  
• Spring Framework
  
• OAuth
  
• Maven
  
• Relational Databases (ANY)
  
• Web services SOAP and REST
  
• Working knowledge of design patterns
  
• Hands-on experience with UNIX based systems
  

It would be useful if you had experience with some or all of the following:

• Docker
  
• AWS
  
• Microservices
  
• Groovy
  
• VueJS
  
• AngularJS
  
• CD
  
• TypeScript
  
• JMS and message queues
  

As this is a short-term role with an immediate start you will need to be immediately able to add value to the development team.

You must have the right to work in New Zealand. Previous work experience in New Zealand is preferred.

An excellent rate will be negotiated.

If this is a role in which you could be interested, please forward your current CV to richard.gladwell@talentnow.co.nz or call Richard on 09-4899267 or 022)-3010300

• Prestige Doors & Gates
  
• Penrose
• Focus on growth
  

A terrific opportunity has arisen for an energetic business professional to head up the Gates division of the organisation.  This division is seen as having huge potential for strong and profitable growth and to lead the business into having a wider product offering to the market.

Reporting to the Managing Director the keys aspects of the role include:

• Divisional management – responsibility for the sales reps, manufacturing, and the installers
  
• Project management - ensuring an on-time quality installation
• Draw up and design solutions and produce quotations from customer orders and site measurements
• Work in conjunction with the sales reps, production and customers to ensure there are no manufacturing delays as the business continues to grow
• Strong customer support focus, including customer site visits
  

The skills and experience that will get you noticed:

• Product sales – building products related will be a big advantage
• A passion for excellence in customer service
• Some previous drawing/design/QS experience - knowing CAD and SketchUp will work in your favour
• Proven relationship and project management experience
• The energy and attitude to embrace the responsibilities, flexibility, and growth opportunities of a small and profitable business
  

The company has identified this business unit as being able to provide strong revenue growth, so the appointment of the right person is critical.  Consequently a strong remuneration package is offered.  In return you bring commitment to excellent customer service, an eye for quality solutions, and an ability to add value to a product that is not the cheapest available; but it is the best.

Please click on the “apply” link to register your interest and attach your CV.

Please ensure you attach a cover letter detailing how your experience matches the requirements of the role.

Please direct any enquiries to John Keesing 021-649920; john@talentnow.co.nz

• Six weeks, immediate start
  
• Central city software company
  
• Java expert needed!
  

You should be able to start immediately.

You must have substantial experience as a Java Developer preferably working for a software development company rather than solely in-house experience.

Substantial experience with the following is essential:

• Java
  
• Spring Framework
  
• OAuth
  
• Maven
  
• Relational Databases (ANY)
  
• Web services SOAP and REST
  
• Working knowledge of design patterns
  
• Hands-on experience with UNIX based systems
  

It would be useful if you had experience with some or all of the following:

• Docker
  
• AWS
  
• Microservices
  
• Groovy
  
• VueJS
  
• AngularJS
  
• CD
  
• TypeScript
  
• JMS and message queues
  

As this is a short-term role with an immediate start you will need to be immediately able to add value to the development team.

You must have the right to work in New Zealand. Previous work experience in New Zealand is preferred.

An excellent rate will be negotiated.

If this is a role in which you could be interested, please forward your current CV to richard.gladwell@talentnow.co.nz or call Richard on 09-4899267 or 022)-3010300

• 2 roles - technical and generic
  
• Fixed term and contract available
• Interesting variety of projects

For the Technical role, as well as having strong general technical BA skills, we're after the following:

• Experience in data migration, data mapping and moving data between systems.

And for the Generic BA, likewise with strong general BA skills, we're after the following:

• Functional and non-functional requirements, validation of information/data from different sources, data structures and audit processes.

We're after BAs with a minimum of five years experience, in either the NZ commercial or public sector, or a comparative environment such as Australia, the UK, or South Africa. Whilst experience will be what candidates are evaluated on, fluency of English will be a mandatory skill-set due to the nature of the sector you will be involved in.

You will have relevant tertiary qualifications from a recognised institution, and have additional subsequent training to ensure you are contemporary with current practices in the BA space.

We have worked with this client for some time and can assure applicants that securing a role within these projects will add value to your CV and give you some transferable experience and skills that will enhance your experience

On offer is excellent remuneration - with flexibility of engagement - for the right people.

So if you're either Waikato or BOP based, or perhaps anywhere in that central area of the North Island, we'd like to hear from you.

If this sounds like you, and you've got the skills, are available, coming available, or simply looking for a change, then click on "apply" and follow our registration process.  Alternatively, you can contact Kevin Chappell on 0295-974739.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY CANDIDATES WITH NZ EXPERIENCE, OR EXPERIENCE IN A COMPARATIVE COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT, WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.

• Exciting project with huge variety
  
• Contract through to Xmas - then potentially into 2019
• Agile Scrum environment
  

This role is an opportunity to be involved in a significant high profile project at this key phase of its development. But even though Hamilton-based, this client is flexible around where you live because they want the best person possible - and they have a BOP branch where you can operate from potentially as well!  So if you're Waikato or BOP based, this could suit.

We're after someone through to Xmas, with potential for a longer-term role.  Ideally a start yesterday would be preferred, but if you're coming available shortly, then the client will wait for the right person!

We're after a senior level BA who has worked in an Agile-Scrum environment.  You will need very strong technical analysis skills because you'll be both formulating the detail, as well as modifying the developed processes from a variety of existing and related systems and bringing them together. But we're also after good commercial "nous" so that processes continue to be developed in a "business sense".

You will also need excellent communication skills as you interact with the multiple stakeholders within the project.  Because of the nature of the project, it is essential that you have a "self-starting and independent" style where initiative is second nature and self-management is predominant.  And you'll need a high fluency of English due to the nature of the broad range of stakeholders - and the industry sector.  This will not suit anyone who has not worked in either the NZ environment or the likes of Australia, UK, South Africa, or North America

The organisation and industry will certainly appeal to anyone with this experience, and on offer is excellent remuneration - and potentially a longer stint - for the right person.

The client is Hamilton-based, and you will be required to be based there for the working week initially, but potentially has some flexibility once your component of the project is underway.

If you've got the skills, are available, coming available, or simply looking for a  change, then click on "apply" and follow our registration process.  Alternatively, you can contact Kevin Chappell on 0295-974739.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY CANDIDATES WITH NZ EXPERIENCE, OR EXPERIENCE IN A COMPARATIVE COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT, WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.

• Provide key support to One Warkworth
  
• Exciting, newly created role
• Help drive the growth of this special town

So we are looking for a passionate individual with drive and energy, who can provide this support to help achieve the goals of One Warkworth. 

This is initially a part-time role, 25-30 hours a week, with some flexibility of days and engagement.  Because of this, it could ideally suit someone with other interests, a parent who wants to work during school hours, or simply someone with the right experience and passion for the Warkworth Community!

You will report to the Chair of the Committee, and work alongside the One Warkworth Manager, supporting all One Warkworth initiatives within the communications and promotions portfolio, for the Warkworth Community.  These include implementing the communications and promotions strategies agreed by the Committee, communicating with existing and new members and sponsors, and being the primary support person for promotions and events.  You will also be the support person for the Committee on a day-to-day basis, and this includes attending and recording Committee meetings.

You will have a natural ability with the written and spoken word, and need to be very media savvy, including knowing social media back-to-front, as your responsibilities will include all social media communication as well as managing website content.  Up-to-date experience with technology and relevant software packages for publication both on-line and in print, is essential.  

As with any role in a small membership organisation, everyone is hands-on and does what’s needed to get things done.  And this role is no different.  So, as well as the interesting stuff, you will need to take minutes of meetings, send out emails, and do some of the mundane things we all do!

On offer is an attractive hourly rate and flexibility as to days and hours.  The Board will consider a flexible fixed term engagement arrangement, either permanent or contract.

So if this role sounds like you, and you’d like to be an integral part of helping shape the Warkworth Community, then please submit an application via our registration process.

You can also contact Kevin Chappell, Principal Director, talentnow!, on 0295-974739 for a confidential chat.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY CANDIDATES WITH NZ EXPERIENCE, OR EXPERIENCE IN A COMPARATIVE COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT, WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.

• Part time – 4 hours/day, 4 days/week
  
• East Tamaki
• Building and construction industry

The move to new premises in Wiri planned for later this year presents the organisation with continued strong growth opportunities.

As a result, the new position of Administrator has been created.  A part time role, the initial plan is for a working week of 4 hours a day 4 days a week (preferably in the afternoon).

Reporting to the Accountant your key responsibilities include:

• Sales and Debtors – setting up new accounts, collections and reporting
• Petty Cash reconciliation
• Office supplies purchasing
• Creditors – entering invoices, reconciliations
• Stock usage reports
• Time card checking, Reception support

And your experience?

You could be at the start of your career, enjoy numbers and admin work, have very good attention to detail, and a positive attitude.

Or,

Maybe you are an individual that enjoys this level of administration work and are looking to be part of a small team in a successful local company.

Either way you are keen on the hours offered, and have strong Excel skills.

Please click on the “apply” link to register your candidacy.

Attach your CV and ensure you also attach a Cover Letter detailing how you meet these specifications and why the part time hours appeal.

Direct any enquiries to John Keesing 021-649920; or john@talentnow.co.nz

• Internal sales role
  
• East Tamaki location
• Specialist products manufacturer and wholesaler
  

Due to significant sales growth there is a great opportunity for you, with your experience and passion, to take on a new internal sales role.

Your key task is to provide excellent support to the external sales team and to customers (including phone and walk-in retail and wholesale).  Also, you will be responsible for taking orders, pick, pack and invoicing, and entering sales into the system.

The key skills and experiences required include:

• Strong and proven experience in a customer support or sales role (primarily with wholesale customers)
• Experience in a technical/engineering role dealing with a large number of products would be a big advantage
• Accurate data entry skills
• Very strong written and verbal communication skills with a passion for customer service
  

You will need to enjoy the structure of a small privately owned company dealing with specialist products; and be keen to learn as there is great potential to progress your career.

Also, you will need to be naturally very well organised and accurate, have pride in a tidy work space, and create positive encounters for all customers you deal with.

Please:

Click on the “apply” link to register your interest and attach your CV.  Also, ensure you attach a Cover Letter stating why the job appeals to you.

Direct any enquiries to John Keesing: john@talentnow.co.nz; or 021 649-920

• Exceptional and secure senior role with potential to grow
  
• A variety of categories to manage - plus broader input
  
• Outstanding opportunity to be involved "end to end"

The ideal person will have multi-faceted experience across a wide range of categories so you can "rove" across a number of projects.

Your prime responsibility will be undertaking needs analysis and planning in your allocated categories and the key negotiation with suppliers.  You will also ensure you maintain market intelligence and ensure all stakeholders are kept up-to-date with any changes to the relevant categories.  You will then plan and execute the strategy, draft and present all documentation associated with the action plan, and project manage the process.  Included also is developing reports which identify savings and communicate this to appropriate stakeholders.  Your leadership will be demonstrated by taking ownership of categories, supporting your other colleagues, and communicating the benefits to the organisation.

Because of the diversity of stakeholders, you will need to have very strong relationship management skills, and excellent written communication skills that don't require checking!

We're after someone with relevant commercial tertiary qualifications and ideally we'd like someone who is CIPS qualified.  An absolute minimum of 5 years in mainstream procurement is essential, and experience in the wider supply chain field will be seen as advantageous, as will project management experience.  Category planning, contract and supplier negotiation and development, strategic sourcing, and identifiable cost saving and other value add are a given as necessary experience.

But it goes without saying, that your track record in procurement will be verifiable by successful outcomes, and examples aligned to this type of work.

Fit-wise, we need someone who is an exemplary communicator, able to work independently as well as effectively in a team, has strong "soft" skills, and is not daunted by unexpected change.

If you have this experience and you think this could be for you, then please send your CV and a cover letter to me by clicking on "apply" and following our registration process. If you'd like more detail, then please call Kevin Chappell on 0295 974739.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY THOSE WITH NZ EXPERIENCE, OR A COMPARATIVE COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT SUCH AS THE UK, AUSTRALIA, NORTH AMERICA, OR SOUTH AFRICA, WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.

• 3-6 month contract - potentially longer
  
• Help facilitate change and develop "best practice"
  
• Significant number of categories
  

Whilst the team is focused on achieving best practice, a significant part of the contract will be working with the Procurement Manager and helping bring the team up to this standard, and identifying any gaps and helping bridge them.

As well as exceptional technical procurement skills, you'll also need very strong relationship management skills, excellent documentation skills, and the ability to pass those skills on to others.

You of course will have relevant commercial tertiary qualifications and ideally we'd like someone who is CIPS qualified, although track record and achievements will take priority.  And in addition, experience in category planning, contract and supplier negotiation and development, strategic sourcing, and proven projects where cost saving and other value add have been achieved, are a given as necessary experience.

But it goes without saying, that your track record in procurement will be verifiable by successful outcomes, and examples aligned to this type of work.

On offer is an excellent daily or hourly rate that will reflect the skills and experience you can bring.  You must be residing in NZ currently to be considered, plus have the prerequisite skills we're after.

There is potentially a longer-term opportunity should all parties feel right!

If you have this experience and you think this could be for you, then please send your CV and a cover letter to me by clicking on "apply" and following our registration process. If you'd like more detail, then please call Kevin Chappell on 0295 974739.

PLEASE NOTE:

ONLY THOSE CURRENTLY LIVING IN NZ WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS CONTRACT.