• Part time role (approx. 20 hours/week)
  
• Light manufacturing – office products & cabinetry
• East Tamaki
  

Reporting to the General Manager, the primary responsibilities of the role include:

• Producing monthly financial and management accounts
• Completing the GST, FBT, PAYE tax returns
• Management of Cash Flow, Payroll, and Inventory
• Accounting and reporting software management
  

It is not a prerequisite to be a qualified CA, but you need to be qualified by experience and by your ability to support the GM.  To get you further excited there are a number of ongoing projects that require your attention; so although there will be approximately 20 hours/week required of you there will be a need for you to have some flexibility.

To be seriously considered you will need to have:

• Worked in a similar position for at least 3 years
• Experienced a light manufacturing environment
• Very good analytical skills and a strong handle on costing – especially job costing
• An understanding of business drivers
• Broad accounting software literacy (MYOB is currently used) and be an intermediate level user of Microsoft Excel
  
• A record of working at the leadership table, helping operations and production understand what the numbers mean
  

This is a busy role at the very heart of the organisation, providing the link and clarity of information flow between the financial/administration and production functions of the business and will appeal to those with a commercial bent.

Naturally you will need to be self-motivated, comfortable working in an open office environment, have a pragmatic work style and a sense of humour.

If this sounds like you, then please click on the “apply” link to register your candidacy and CV along with a cover letter detailing why you believe you meet the criteria for this position.

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

• 12 month fixed term
• High profile and unique 
  
• Stand-alone but part of something much larger!

So we are after someone who is experienced in financial management of multiple entities, the capability of managing stakeholder relationships as well as ensuring prudent commercial and business decision-making.  Because of the nature of the business and the "parent entity", you will primarily focus on accounting, tax, and statutory company compliance, management reporting, the usual budgeting and analysis, key projects, plus initially sorting out some of the issues they are faced with.

At a minimum, you will be CA qualified, or hold an equivalent qualification, and ideally degree qualified, and have a high degree of computer literacy, and be experienced across the MS range of products and accounting software.  Your communication skills, both written and verbal, will be exemplary, ability to work to deadlines legendary, and your ability to interact with multiple stakeholder groups, outstanding.

This role is unique in that it has autonomous responsibility for the financial management of this entity - with a small staff - but you will work alongside a much bigger team, reporting through to the 2IC in finance of the parent organisation.

This really is quite a unique opportunity that offers a high level of accountability within a collegiate environment, where there is a nice balance between small and large and the "trappings" offered in both.

On offer is an excellent salary and benefits package.

Intrigued?

If so, and this sounds like you, then please submit an application by clicking on apply and following our registration process.  Please attach a cover letter outlining your current situation and your current CV - both in Word please.  You can also call Kevin Chappell on 0295-974739 if you'd like to have an initial chat.

• Highly sought-after national role for this multi-national FM company
• Manage the team for this substantial and newly acquired contract
• Large team around the country

• 3 month or so duration, not necessarily full-time
  
• Key social housing project
• End to end process - land identification to proposal

Responsibility in the project will be as follows:

• Identify land
• Develop construction plan
• Cost out the project
• Liaise with funders
• Develop and prepare project plan
• Present to Board

You will need to have had experience in this type of project as there are some peculiarities and nuances between the primary stakeholders involved.  So as well as internal people (management, staff), your relationships will be with the relevant Iwi, financial institutions, and the Government entities involved.  It would be helpful to have had some experience in this area, although most important will be capability and understanding of these types of projects.

The deadline for the project is the end of November and due to the nature of the work, it's not likely to be full-time during this period.

So if you've got the skills and are available, then click on "apply" and follow our registration process.  Alternatively, you can contact Kevin Chappell on 0295-974739 for brief information.

PLEASE NOTE:

ONLY THOSE IN NZ AND WITH RELEVANT EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED.

• Key regional role for this multi-national FM company
• Manage and maintain substantial building assets
• Opportunity to add value and enhance existing relationships

• Key regional role for this multi-national FM company
• Manage and maintain substantial building assets
• Opportunity to add value and enhance existing relationships

• Significant supply chain technology project
  
• Initial 12 month contract with view to longer extension
• Great variety - analysis, documentation, testing, training

Primarily, responsibility in the project will be as follows:

• Analyse system interfaces with business operations
• Arrange UAT (with associated training), and then user training to the wider community.
• Analyse and manage transition, transformation and go-live activities

We're after someone who has come from a "subject matter" and systems or analytical background and can bring both the systems and practical experience to the project.  But you will need to have had experience in undertaking similar work within supply chain in a large ERP environment such as Oracle, SAP, JDE, or perhaps a bespoke system that has similar alignment.  Emphasis will be on process improvement and the people side, so whilst understanding the technical side is important, more important is your commercial and business "savviness".

You will also need excellent relationship management skills as you bring together the "wishes" of the multiple stakeholders within the project.  Because of the multiple site nature of the project, absolutely mandatory is a "self-starting and independent" style where initiative is second nature and self-management is predominant.  This cannot be emphasised enough and will be referenced through previous projects.

You may currently be working within a BA role, in a consulting environment, or in a role supporting supply chain change, and looking for a shift to a role where you can gain valuable experience and one that allows great input.

This client wants to ensure that the project progresses with the least possible "challenges" and as such, an excellent rate will be paid for the best available skills.  This is a Hamilton-based role and requires someone spending the bulk of the week in Hamilton as this is where the team is located.

This is a "game-changing" project in a sector that is evolving rapidly and as such, will offer huge opportunity to influence.  Quick start available and attractive rate on offer.

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.

• 6-12 month contract - but flexible term
  
• Major project with national focus
• Recent Oracle EBS experience a must!

We are looking for a resource for a BI Development role using Oracle BI tool set.  You'll be part of a significant project which is recognised as a game-changer in the sector it's involved in.  This role is based in Hamilton but is part of a national project.

The following are the skills you'll be required to have:

• Complex datawarehousing and reporting experience
• SQL and MDX languages
• UML modelling for data structures

You'll also need knowledge of current data warehousing technologies and ELT/ETL tools and have the ability to translate functional reporting requirements in to technical designs.  Your experience will include SDLC, and you'll need to be able to design and adhere to developmental standards and best practices

Ideally you'll have experience in the following technologies:

• Oracle Business Intelligence Applications
• Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition including Analytics, Analyses and Dashboards and BI Publisher
• Oracle Data Integrator and Oracle Database
• E-Business Suite R12.2 and data model
• Oracle Business Intelligence Application data warehouse data model

In addition, experience in Financial and Complex Supply Chain reporting, external warehouse integration, and security design and maintenance.

A big shopping list?  Perhaps, but if you have the predominant experience outlined above, then I'd like to hear from you.

Important (and non-negotiable) is fluency in English and that you've gained most of your experience in a comparative commerical environment to NZ and worked in a complex multi-level stakeholder environment.

This is a fantastic contract in an interesting and complex project that will definitely add value to your CV!

If this sounds like you, then don't delay and please submit your details by clicking on apply and attaching your CV and a cover letter.  You can also contact Kevin Chappell on 0295-974739 for a confidential chat about it, but please submit your details prior to calling.

• Exciting major cornerstone project
  
• Develop key analysis components
• 12 month fixed term tenure, possibly longer

We're after an accomplished technical BA for this key project that has been underway for some time with this large and complex organisation.  And if you're an expert at what you do, then we won't need to spell out too much detail - which can be outlined more in discussion.  But as a "top-line outline", you will:

• Develop and implement appropriate methodologies, standards, templates and guidelines for analysis and implementation.
• Gathering, analyse & develop business reporting requirements for the Project.
• Define solutions that will meet those agreed requirements.
• Identify and analyse existing processes and identify those that will be retained or modified.
• Lead the consultation and analysis, design, produce, and implement new operational reports.
• Lead the migration from the existing infrastructure to the new.
• Identify risks and mitigate those risks where possible.

Because of the nature of this component of the project, you'll need to be top-notch at what you do.  So it's likely you won't have less than 5-6 years in a functional Analyst role within a large and/or complex commercial environment, and that could be either in the public or private sector.  You'll also need your experience backed up by appropriate tertiary qualifications and a track record of accomplishment with verifiable outcomes and and achievements.

Because of the complexities of this project, your technical skills will be enhanced by excellent communication skills, both verbally and written, and it's important that you can slide comfortably into an existing team structure, add value immediately, but also be prepared to learn from those already ensconced in this project.

This client is flexible how you are engaged - fixed term contract or employment - or they would even consider initially engaging for a shorter period.  One thing you can be assured of is that this is a "premium project" where your skills will be valued but the experience will be valuable - for future opportunities for you.

Interested?

If so, and you have this experience, 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 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND/OR THE RIGHT TO WORK IN NZ, WILL BE CONSIDERED

• Highly credible finance company
• 2-3 month contract assignment
• East Auckland location
• Immediate start

This role is a blend of lending assessment, support, and sales administration and customer services; therefore it is essential you have lending experience. The contract role requires a suitable candidate to be analytically minded with good numerical ability, able to interpret data, perform credit profile assessments, work through volume loan processing, and identify opportunities when engaging with the clients to 'upsell' additional financial products such as insurance etc.

This contract, would suit an experienced lender with 3+ years' experience in lending, preferably with a non-bank lender  or finance company such as UDC, Avanti, Dorchester or similar.

This is a very good business, with plenty of incoming loans for processing, a very innovative and fresh culture, and working with an exceptional entrepreneur who is highly experienced and respected in the financial services field.

To be successful in this role you will be able to work autonomously but also contribute to a collegial team culture, absorb new information quickly, understand lending principles, about to relate to and apply legislative and regulatory information, take a detailed and careful approach to credit and loan applications, have exception customer service skills, fast and accurate data entry/processing.

Ideally you will be experienced, have an appropriate vocational qualification, sound computer skills (MS Office) and understand credit contracts and/or consumer finance would be very helpful, you will have a clean driver's license, possess business literacy and numeracy and able to pass a credit check and pre-employment police check, as well as possess NZ experience. You will possess strong communication skills enabling you to interact with a number of key customers etc.

You must be available immediately as our client would like a robust recruitment process but to have someone commence next week if possible, please submit an application ASAP via our registration process, and we'll come straight back to you.  Please mark to the attention of Kevin Chappell, Principal Director, talentnow!

NB:

1. ONLY THOSE WITH A LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN NZ WILL BE CONSIDERED.

2. AND ONLY THOSE WITH EXPERIENCE IN NZ, WILL BE CONSIDERED

3. IF YOU DON'T FIT EITHER CRITERIA, YOUR APPLICATION CANNOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

• Quick-fire ISO audit
  
• Large engineering-based company
• Start ASAP

They have identified some deficiencies, so require someone to come in and run a "dummy audit" to identify where the issues are.  This should not take long but could lead to work to remedy some problem areas.

You'll need experience is similar types of organisations and know ISO intimately!  The intent is to ensure they are ready for a trouble-free audit next year.

If this sounds like you, then please click on the "apply" link to register your interest.

Direct any inquiries to Kevin Chappell on 0295-974739

• Join this team tasked with process improvement and change
  
• Facilitate initiatives across many work-streams
• Exciting programme that has made a difference

Completely supported by senior management, the teams are mandated to facilitate change in a way not seen before.  This will transcend most business areas, including management, professional, support, and specialty areas, with each team member assigned a specific portfolio.

Focus will be across all business areas, on business processes and systems, with responsibilities of the role ranging from project/need discovery and requirements, process analysis etc through to business case, implementation and embedding.

So what specific background are we after?

In this type of role, tertiary qualifications are almost mandatory, but more important is relevant experience in business analysis involved with business improvement and change, across broad areas of business.  Having said that, if you have specific business area expertise, but wish to broaden your experience, then this role may allow you to do this.  You'll be well experienced in analysis leading to requirements gathering, business processes mapping and documentation.  Your technical skills will be highly valued, but above all, you'll need to be business savvy and not just have theoretical experience. Relevant training, in such programmes as Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma, or similar philosophies, will be highly regarded.

Because there is a requirement to hit the ground running, you'll need to be able to utilise your previous experience and successes as early as possible.  Exposure to technology and change is an imperative, but most important is your ability to fit the team and change culture alongside your technical skills.  You'll need experience in a large complex environment and this could be either the private or public sector, because the complexities and size will require an understanding of scale.  If you're only experienced in the SME sector, then that will not be sufficient experience.

You'll need very strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and complete fluency in English.  Experience in a comparative commercial environment to NZ is mandatory.  First priority will be to those who have worked in NZ as the environment demands some understanding of our business culture and the interaction and intersection of the public and private sectors.

This will be a challenging role but extremely rewarding at the same time.

We not only want the best, we need the best, because there will be challenges every step of the way!

If this has piqued your interest, and you feel you have the "package" to make this role work, then I'd like to hear from you.

Please submit an application by clicking on apply and following our registration process.   You can also contact Kevin Chappell on 0295-974739.

• National role
  
• East Tamaki
• B2B

This is one of the best!

A well-established and fast-growing company based in East Tamaki, is looking for an Account Manager to nurture its customers.  As an importer and wholesaler of window fabric and componentry the relationship with New Zealand based manufacturers and retailers is vital.  And this relationship is cemented by a philosophy of the best quality, at the best price, with personal service you can count on.

The role is:

• An Account Manager to cover the whole country, to maintain current customer relationships and grow business with them, and to keep an eye out for new sales opportunities
• You will spend most of your week on the road (in your company car), there will be some out of town travel involved as well
• Naturally you will be expected to keep up with industry trends, attend industry functions, and maintain an awareness of what the competition is up to
• Some specific product training will be offered but it is hoped you will already have some industry experience

Attributes and skills that will get you noticed

• Positive attitude and energy
• Experience in the window furnishings trade
• An eye for up-sell and cross-sell opportunities
• A record of creating, maintaining and growing lasting customer relationships
• A commitment to great customer service – with a smile

In business for over 20 years this private company has a terrific reputation in the market, a culture of support, service and integrity; and needs you to round out a great team.

Please:

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

Also, ensure you attach a cover letter detailing your understanding of the job requirements and why you should be considered the best candidate for the job.

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

• National FMCG role with successful company
• Flexibility in working style - work from home office!
• Very relationship focused

• B2B ICT Solutions
• Market Leading provider
• Stunning Cromwell Location

• permanent role, but contract considered
  
• Ownership of technology category
• Opportunity to participate in regional collaborative strategy

This is a permanent role and requires someone who has been involved across a broad range of categories, as well as technology and IT categories, within large and complex organisations, .

Initially your task will be to achieve buy-in from all stakeholders and identify any barriers to achieving the desired goals.  You will undertake a broad needs analysis from both what is happening internally within each multi-site stakeholder, as well as in the market in general, and develop your category strategies.  You will then plan and execute the strategy and draft all documentation associated with the action plan, get the approval to proceed, and manage the implementation of the strategy.  You'll lead from the front and ensure that all stakeholder are well briefed and communicate the benefits.

Because of the diversity of stakeholders, you will need to have very strong relationship management skills, excellent written communication skills, and the ability to present to the highest level of management.

You will need relevant tertiary qualifications and ideally be CIPS qualified.  We cannot imagine anyone with less than 8-10 years in mainstream procurement, in particular in procurement management, plus potentially experience in the wider supply chain field will have the capability to take in this task.  Category planning, contract and supplier negotiation and development, strategic sourcing, and identifiable cost saving and other value add will be seen as necessary experience.  Whilst not having staff reporting, this role has a similar level of competence as required for a leadership procurement role.

It goes without saying, that your track record in procurement will be verifiable by successful outcomes, with a requirement to outline examples aligned to this type of work.

This is a fantastic opportunity in an environment that is ripe for positive change, and primed for successful outcomes.

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.

• Exceptional and secure role with potential to grow
  
• A variety of projects plus BAU
  
• Outstanding opportunity to be involved "end to end"

This role requires someone with multi-faceted experience across a wide range of categories so you can "rove" across a number of projects.

Your prime responsibility will be to undertaking needs analyses from both what is happening internally, as well as in the market in general, and develop strategies.  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 and draft 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 broader team, 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!

You will need relevant tertiary qualifications and ideally be CIPS qualified.  A 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 will be seen 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.

So, in summary, we're after someone with a great procurement experience within a larger and complex environment who is looking for a new challenge.

If you have applied to me before, please make contact again with your updated experience and availability.

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,

• Help set up new direction in procurement
  
• Diverse range of categories and processes
• 3-6 month contract, possibly longer

Because of the complexities and range of categories, we're after someone with multi-faceted experience across a wide range of categories so you can bring your broad level of experience to bear in this significant change that's required.

You will need to undertake initial needs analyses from both what is happening internally with existing processes (has been outsourced effectively), as well as in the market in general, and develop strategies that align with their new direction.  You will then plan and execute the strategy and draft all documentation associated with the action plan, and project manage the process - whilst ensuring all stakeholders are kept apprised of what's happening.   Your leadership and expertise will be demonstrated by your knowledge of all the categories, supporting the growing team and stakeholders, 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.  This is of course complementing your technical expertise in procurement.

You will need relevant tertiary qualifications and ideally be CIPS qualified.  Extensive experience 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 will be seen 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.

Because of the nature of this role, it is unlikely that without NZ experience you could succeed due to the knowledge you would need of the imperatives in establishing this function.

So, in summary, we're after someone with a great procurement experience within a larger and complex environment who is available for a new challenge.

If you have applied to me before, please make contact again with your updated experience and availability.

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 AND/OR THE RIGHT TO WORK IN NZ, WILL BE CONSIDERED