• North Shore – Auckland
  
• Building & Construction industry
• Financial & Management Accounting mix

The position of Branch Accountant has become available for an experienced, but not necessarily qualified, individual who enjoys working in the manufacturing sector.

Reporting to the Branch Manager this sole charge role has the following key responsibilities:

• Preparation of all monthly and year end management and financial accounts and reports
• All month end processes and general ledger reconciliations (including inter-company) processes
• Creditor and debtor management; including supplier reconciliations, PPSR administration, and credit applications
• Weekly payroll and monthly salaries; GST, FBT and PAYE calculations and payments
• Inventory management, including stock takes
• Capex, cash management, and fixed assets register
• Branch budgets and forecasts

The skills and experiences that will set you apart include:

• Strong financial and management accounting skills, including some time spent in a manufacturing environment
• Good working knowledge of ERP accounting software; and very good Excel skills
• Calm, accurate, a proven team player, and excellent communicator
• Job costing

As a decentralised company within a wider group it has all the attributes of a small business as well as the structural demands of a group entity.  We are expecting to interview candidates who are naturally organised and articulate, able to cope with a demanding role, create and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, and be the sort of person people naturally turn to for support.  In addition you are likely to be a North Shore resident.

Please:  Click on the “apply” link to register your interest, and attach your CV.

Ensure you also attach a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the above criteria.

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

• Unique & trend setting market leader
  
• Pakuranga
• Home stage designing and sales

Based in Pakuranga under the ownership of an iconic identity in the Auckland market, this well established and popular business is growing; and it could be you helping them to continue to deliver total customer delight with their service.

The key aspects to this role is that it requires you, as the ideal candidate, to have some home staging experience, along with an element of interior design experience.  Then to make the role completely attractive you will also bring a desire to utilise your strong customer interface skills as you will be looking to sell the home staging to the client.

What will get you initially noticed will be the time you have spent in a mix, potentially including retail, home décor and furnishings, property, sales, and your experience in interior design work.

From there the required skills include:

• Experience in staging, design and sales
• A total commitment to customer satisfaction – whether it is by way of making a sale either on-site or in the shop
• Creating a home staging that has the customer so delighted they are sad to sell their home
• Previous experience of measuring, quoting and some installing
• A confident and professional manner that will have you welcomed into our customers’ homes

Complementary, but no less important, skills we want you to bring include: experience with photo shoots; an enjoyment in researching the latest trends and styles; and a good spatial awareness – the ability to see the end result when you walk into a bare room.

A company car is available for use during the day so it is important you have a clean drivers licence.

As part of a small but very friendly and fun team you must know what it means to be a team player, to love your work, and be a positive and happy individual with heaps of energy and ideas.

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

Please ensure you attach a cover letter detailing why this role appeals to you and how you meet the above criteria.

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

• Wiri, Auckland
  
• Building and construction products manufacturing
• Career opportunities for high performer
  

With facilities nationwide our client has an outstanding reputation for manufacturing building materials for the construction market.

Due to an internal group move there is now a great opportunity for you, a results focused manager, to head their Auckland (Wiri) business and manufacturing site, and upper North Island team.

You will be accountable for managing the business, and the region, with full P & L responsibility.  You will work closely with the National GM to ensure high levels of customer service are maintained and business growth objectives are managed and attained.

As a focused self-starter you will lead, support, guide, and influence in order to build and maintain a highly effective team and business.  You will be focused on increasing market share through service and customer loyalty; while improving both business processes and systems, and manufacturing efficiencies.  Your colleagues would describe you as someone that makes an immediate impact while providing highly valuable solutions and outcomes.

Ideally you will have experience in building materials manufacturing; or possibly commercial construction experience in the fields of quantity surveying, project management, or engineering.  Additionally, the following skills and attributes are desirable:

• Working knowledge of manufacturing and construction industries
• Strong leadership skills
• Strategically and commercially astute with the ability to influence key decision makers
• Strong initiative and drive with a sound work ethic
• Very strong written and verbal communication skills
  

Your current role is likely to be Branch, Business Unit or Regional Manager, or equivalent.

Managers with experience in manufacturing for the construction industry, or construction professionals seeking a long-term career path in an established and successful business, will be seriously considered.

A competitive salary package, including vehicle, will be offered based on experience.

Please:

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

Please ensure you attach a cover letter detailing why this role appeals to you and how you meet the above criteria.

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

• Permanent role
  
• Construction, Infrastructure, Facilities, Engineering
  
• South Auckland location
• Experienced in the delivery of capital projects
  

We require an experienced Project Manager to pick up a range of property/facility-related projects; with the role responsible for the development and delivery of capital projects.  Therefore, we need an experienced delivery Project Manager who has worked projects relating to facilities, refurbishment and new builds in the commercial sector. This is an ideal role for a Project Manager with solid property skills that are focused on delivery!

The projects are at different stages of evolution, and now needing a Project Manager to ‘pick up the reins’ and drive them forward to a successful outcome.  As some projects need “driving”, to understand requirements, to engage with stakeholders and get agreement on the needs, and to inject solid governance to getting the project started and managing through the design phase through to the construction phase and delivery to completion across multiple sites.

We need a resourceful and dynamic Project Manager to ‘get the job’ done through the flexibility of work tasks, ‘owing’ the processes, driving towards successful delivery and the graceful management of the various stakeholders. Strong project planning, and budget management skills are essential, it is critical you bring a wealth of project delivery experience.

You will have 10+ years of experience in managing and delivering infrastructure/construction projects and possess solid experience working within the infrastructure, engineering, capital works or client-side or consultancy environments within New Zealand.  You will have been successful in managing projects delivered by contractors, able to employ appropriate project management techniques to achieve strategic project objectives, optimising common processes and decision making across the projects and to help deliver the outcomes in a coordinated manner.

Structured, credible, driven and resourceful will sum up the ideal contractor personal attributes, along with qualifications and 10 years + practical experience in Building related fields i.e. Civil, Mechanical, Architectural, Engineering, with exposure to design co-ordination, construction and projects management.

This is an urgent requirement so please submit your details in absolute confidence via our registration process attaching both an up-to-date CV and cover letter (in Word please).   Alternatively, for a confidential conversation, you can contact Amanda Scott, Consulting Director at talentnow! on 021-784483 or email amanda.scott@talentnow.co.nz

Applications close on Friday 8th November 2019.

Only candidates based in and eligible to work in NZ, who meet the above criteria will be responded to

• 2-3 month contract - quick start
  
• Flexibility in hours
  
• Engagement at senior level
  

You'll have generalist experience but also strong ER experience as this contract has an ER focus relating to staffing issues that need resolution.

It goes without saying you'll be completely up-to-date with NZ employment law, so, sorry, if you haven't got NZ experience or are familiar with NZ industrial relations, then this role will not suit.

The issues are complex so you'll need to be an HR expert, a strong communicator and negotiator, and be happy to work at a senior level.

This is an immediate start so we're after someone available, or becoming available and can run in parallel with anything you may be finishing.

Because of the urgency, please call me, Kevin Chappell on 0295-974739 to discuss, and if unanswered, please leave a message - or text - and I will return the call as soon as is practicable.

But in the interim, please submit an application by clicking on "apply" and attaching your current CV and a short cover letter.

We cordially invite candidates that have the relevant outlined experience, but please note that you must be in NZ and have NZ experience.

• Urgent start for hazardous substance management
• Interesting complex client environment
  
• South Auckland location (train station on the doorstep)

This is a new role within this organisation and they wish to use a contractor to help shape the ‘role’ for the future, and with changes to The Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substance) Regulations 2017, there is a need for a Health and Safety Professional to take forward the recommendations from a recent review into implementation a programme of work for hazardous substance management.

In this role, you will actively work towards supporting the multiple functional areas of the organisation work to achieving legislative compliance, through providing strong documentation, process improvement and supporting the training of relevant staff.  You will have strong investigative, assessment and documentation skills to support the resolution of work, health and safety compliance challenges.

Strong, relevant and current technical Health and Safety competency will be underpinned by strong interpersonal, yet empathetic stakeholder engagement and communication will be the ‘winning’ edge to ensure you can influence and drive a safety culture.  Essential is your 5+ years’ experience in Health and Safety, along with your previous experience working with hazardous substances, a tertiary qualification in Health and Safety and strong computer literacy is critical.

If you have a track record of success working in Health and Safety and are immediately available on contract, please submit your details in absolute confidence via our registration process attaching both an up-to-date CV and cover letter (in Word please).   Alternatively, for a confidential conversation, you can contact Amanda Scott, Consulting Director at talentnow! on 021784483 or email amanda.scott@talentnow.co.nz

• Ahoy there....Senior Project Manager needed!!
  
• New project within existing programme.
• Contract or fixed term role
  
• Start ASAP
  

Whilst successful delivery is essential, you'll also need to be degree qualified and you'll also need PM qualifications such as a Prince2 and MSP practitioner or higher (or equivalent).  These projects are progressing in an Agile environment, so Agile experience is essential.

What essentially we are after is strong PM capability, with strong experience in project planning, execution and delivery.  Whilst ideally you'll have a minimum of 10-15 years direct work experience in a project management capacity, what's most important is proven delivery.

This is a complex and challenging business environment with a wide range of business, sector specialist, and "technical" stakeholders whose unique needs must be understood and catered for.  Experience in large mutli-dimensional projects is essential as would be experience in the public sector.

In particular, you'll need strong persuasive and clear communication skills, both with the written word, as well as verbal, as the complexities of the project are not for the faint-hearted!  Coupled with that are the various physical locations throughout the region, expectations, and variations in stakeholder culture requirements.

This project is available for a reasonably quick start so this client is flexible as to the arrangement - contract or fixed term - to attract the right person.  A very good hourly rate or fixed term salary is available, depending on how you want to operate.

If you've got the skills, are available, or coming available, then click on "apply" and follow our registration process, marking your application to the attention of Kevin Chappell.  You can also contact me on 0295-974739 to discuss more detail.

• Organisation-wide ERP project across all disciplines
  
• Highly cohesive organisation subject to change
• Strong focus on people transition

This client has embarked on an organisational-wide ERP transformation programme of work that covers all disciplines and specialist areas. Lead out of the finance area, it is commercially focused with a definitive stakeholder and customer emphasis.  So whilst we need strong IT knowledge, this is not a technology-focused role, but more about the processes, the people, the external relationships, and facilitating change and transition from a PM perspective.

Therefore we need strong people change management capability, plus the ability to identify business processes, and directing and relating back to the technical specialists, and essentially programme managing the project in all directions.   You will also need to demonstrate a high level of experience developing vendor relationships where issues were minimised and the relationships enhanced through the implementation process, and post implementation.

You will need to demonstrate a track record of management of projects and teams within a complex entity, where you have interacted with all levels of stakeholders, from finance through to specialist and technical operations within.  It would be unlikely that you didn't have tertiary qualifications, supported by formal project management qualifications, such as PMP or Prince2.

Ideally this will kick off after the holiday break in early 2020, so those finishing projects at the end of this year would be encouraged to make contact. And if you're available now, then this could secure a big chunk of work and allow you to relax over the break!  The fixed term nature of the role compares to it to a permanent role, but as with these types of programmes of work, is through until full implementation which is estimated at the end of 2021.

On offer is excellent remuneration, with flexibility to attract the highest calibre.

So if this appeals, then please click on the “apply” link to register your interest and attach your CV, all documents in Word please.

Please ensure you attach a Cover Letter detailing how your experience matches the requirements of the role, or adapt your CV to demonstrate your suitability.

Please direct any enquiries to Kevin Chappell on 0295-974739.

PLEASE NOTE:

1. AS THIS REQUIRES A STRONG PEOPLE FOCUS AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE, UNLESS YOU HAVE WORKED IN A SIMILAR COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT TO NZ, THIS ROLE WILL NOT SUIT.

2.  ONLY THOSE CURRENTLY IN NZ WILL BE CONSIDERED.  APOLOGIES TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT, BUT UNFORTUNATELY WE WILL NOT BE IN CONTACT IN THIS INSTANCE.

• Organisation in change mode!
  
• Easily commutable from any BOP centre
• Superb culture where people engage and care
• Flexible approach to engagement

As a result of this progress forward, they are now seeking a BA with BI and SQL skills to help support their strategy and activity.

Your prime responsibility will be providing business and data analysis services and solutions to all stakeholders and ensuring these services align with best practice business, analytical and development processes, that all parties have agreed to.

Your key areas of responsibility will include:

• Providing effective business and data analysis services and solutions.
• Promoting best practice in processes, analytics and development concepts.
• Ensuring processes are supported with accurate reporting and documentation.

The technical capabilities we are ideally after are:

• SQL databases, SQL query writing, and SSIS, SSRS reports.
  
• MS Office products within a networked environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Customer and stakeholder service a top priority.
  

And whilst not mandatory, a technical tertiary qualification would be preferred.

It goes without saying that you will have a strong commitment to accuracy, process and documentation with the ability to meet tight deadlines.

As far as style goes, this organisation offers a supportive familial type of environment where all contributions are listened to, respected, and valued.  So over and above your technical skills, this approach will need to align with your own values and thinking and you will need to feel comfortable becoming part of their "organisational family"!

Whilst ideally this role would suit someone experienced in all the above, we will consider applications from new graduates who fulfill the "fit" and skill attributes.

This organisation would prefer someone appointed into a permanent role, but will be flexible in considering anyone fixed term, contract, or part-time.

If this sounds like you, then I'd like to hear from you.  Please submit an application by clicking on "apply" and attaching your current CV and cover letter, detailing why you think this may be the opportunity for you!  You  can also contact Kevin Chappell on 0295-974739 if you'd like to learn more.

We cordially invite candidates that have the relevant outlined experience, but please note that you must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

• West Auckland
  
• A New Zealand success story
• High quality products – industrial and hardware consumables
  

Based in West Auckland, and established in 2004, Pomona is 100% New Zealand owned and operated; and is the most trusted and respected name in adhesive tapes, single use gloves and work protective clothing.

Through a large nationwide distributor network, we are able to offer top quality products, all at competitive prices to the market sectors we serve.   We are now looking for a Marketing professional to promote further sales growth by enhancing our brand, supporting our vision of seeking out opportunities with other large outlet organisations, and developing a strong presence in the retail sector.

As a key member of a highly focussed team, and reporting to the Managing Director, the main aspects of this role include:

• Develop a strategy that builds upon the current strength of the Pomona brand in the B2B market
• Create a strong presence and market awareness of the brand in the retail sector
• Work closely with Sales to identify and facilitate the acquisition of new customer opportunities
• Drive website enhancements, and monitor the usefulness of creating and maintaining a digital footprint
• The creation of promotional material and collateral
• Assist in the promotion of products by attending sales presentations, key events such as trade shows, exhibitions and demonstrations.
  

The skills and experience that will get you noticed:

• An understanding of what it means to grow the brand and how that translates to revenue growth
• Proven experience of effective marketing plan development and implementation
• A willingness to be a frequent visitor to the warehouse and production areas in order to achieve a good understanding of product pricing, margins, quality, lead times, and the potential impact of effective sales and marketing collateral
• An ability to think of how we can make money out of marketing rather than just spending money on marketing
• An awareness of what constitutes effective merchandising
• A confident, articulate, positive and organised relationship builder with great presentation skills and great ideas
  

As a key member of a small but family-orientated business it is important that you enjoy being part of a quickly growing organisation constantly bringing new product to market.

For the right person there could be some flexibility in the hours – but no less than 32 hours/week.

A competitive salary is in place and the package includes use of a company vehicle and phone.

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) 649-920; john@talentnow.co.nz

• Central city location
  
• Brand new position
• Property Management and Hospitality
  

Having grown incredibly quickly over the past twelve months the company now requires a Property Manager, of at least an intermediate level, to be a key player in the development and growth of the residential division, as well as assisting in the management of a short-term rental portfolio.

This sole charge role, in direct support to the Owner, has the key responsibility of ensuring all aspects are strategically performed to ensure owners are given the surety of occupation as well as having complete trust that their property will be professionally managed.  Furthermore, we would be looking to ensure that all guests and tenants are provided with nothing less than a five-star experience.

Apart from the usual tasks of a residential property manager, such as supervising property maintenance, managing the customer engagement from viewing to departure, and reporting back to owners, you will work closely with the Company Owner on:

• Developing a strategy, and managing the framework for a long term property rental management portfolio
• Developing future development sites, in and outside of Auckland
• Developing strategy for on-going effective customer and property owner engagement and reporting
  

What skills and experience will get you noticed?

• Having at least 3 years of property management experience
• Some exposure to facilities management will be a definite advantage
• Strong admin experience, preferably from within property or hospitality
• Being very accurate, calm, and organised, and having great attention to detail
• A passion for delighting customers with top shelf customer service
• Comfortable working within a small team and on your own
  

This is a busy role with lots going on and with something new happening every day.  The Owner will be relying on you to be his right hand person, and have the ability to keep several balls in the air at the same time.

If you can put your hand on your heart and say that you have a confident attitude, great communication skills, and are an efficient property manager with a great sense of humour then we want to meet you.

Although some weekend work may be required full use of a company car is available during the working day and a competitive salary is being offered.

Please note that you must have New Zealand residency.

If you are keen please click on “Apply now” link to apply and attach your CV.

Also, please ensure you attach a Cover Letter saying why the role is attractive to you.

Any enquiries?  Call John Keesing:  021-649920; or email john@talentnow.co.nz

• Structural steel engineering
  
• Unlimited growth potential
• East Tamaki
  

Based in East Tamaki this long-established and profitable private company has become a stand-out performer in the steel fabrication industry.  An award winning certified provider of specialised and high quality structural steel products the business prides itself on the strength of its customer relationships and the unwavering attention it spends on product craftsmanship.

To take advantage of a growing customer order book for specialist engineering solutions the time is right to hire you for this new position.

You will initially be working alongside the Managing Director to get a good hands-on feel for the way the business operates in the key aspects of:

• Working with customers – sales visits, site measurements, quotes

• Shop drawings (SolidWorks)
• Purchasing
• Reviews of job costs and margins
• Assisting in completion of the budgets and job pricing (including tenders and quotes)
  

Helping you to carry out your responsibilities means having these skills:

• Previous experience within light manufacturing/fabrication
• Able to read and draw plans
• Materials purchasing
  

Other good to have’s include – intelligence, pragmatism, and problem solving.

It is possible that you are a fabricator, or perhaps a builder, looking for a change.

Having ambition has the potential to be rewarded.

If what you have read has you interested 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.

You can also direct any enquiries to John Keesing 021-649920; or john@talentnow.co.nz

• West Auckland
  
• A New Zealand success story
• High quality products – industrial and hardware consumables
  

Through a large nationwide distributor network, we are able to offer top quality products, all at competitive prices to the market sectors we serve.   We are now looking for a National Accounts/Business Development salesperson to promote further sales growth by enhancing our current distributor relationships, and by seeking out opportunities with other large outlet organisations.

As a key member of a highly focussed team, and reporting to the Sales Director, the main aspects of this brand new role include:

• Develop and grow strong relationships with the current national accounts
• Establish new business relationship opportunities with other national outlet organisations, as well as industry-related key influencers
• Promote the products by attending key events such as trade shows, exhibitions and demonstrations, and the Auckland Home Show
  

The skills and experience that will get you noticed:

• Proven B2B product sales experience
• Previous related products experience would be a big advantage in order to hit the ground running
• Being a natural at developing and maintaining key business relationships i.e. a balance of Hunter and Farmer
• A confident and organised relationship builder with great presentation skills and used to operating with a well-planned activity schedule
• A total commitment to customer service
  

As a key member of a small but family-orientated business it is important that you enjoy being part of a quickly growing organisation constantly bringing new product to market.

A competitive base + commission reward system is in place and the package includes a company vehicle

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