• Social enterprise undergoing change
  
• Join their high performing accounting team
  
• National reach, local support
  

The organisation, like many in this sector, is undergoing a transformational change within their finance team, to ensure they meet the new reporting requirements that have recently been put in place across this sector.  This will mean greater accountability and stricter reporting to the relevant funding authorities.

So we are after a professional who is wanting to be part of this culture - one where speed and accuracy is an imperative and team-work prevails.  So there will be no place for someone who subscribes to mediocrity and sees this just as a job!

You'll be a Qualified Accountant and probably have a minimum of five years commercial experience.  Your accounting qualification is likely to be supported by a degree qualification and your work pattern to date will show someone who aspires to be the best at what you can do.  You'll have a reputation for being accurate, be a collaborative thinker, be empathetic and emotionally robust, and be personally accountable for the work you produce, just as the whole emphasis of the accounting function has had to become.

You will have strong Excel skills and also be strong with systems as you're likely to be involved with the upgrading of their accounting and related systems, which are currently undergoing evaluation.

If you have the skills and fit the profile, then please 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.

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

• Growth manufacturer in change mode
  
• Help build a high performing finance team
  
• Hands-on plus strategic needed!
  

To support this change, we're looking for a Finance Manager who can lead a small team and at the same time be an integral member of the leadership team looking at the strategies needed in the accounting function, to support the anticipated growth.

As well as your obvious finance and accounting skills, we're after someone who can continue the development of the new systems that are already being looked at, be prepared to "muck in" when needed, and ensure the finance function appropriately support all areas of the business.  Experience in manufacturing is really important as is understanding the entire supply chain of this type of business, in particular import and export and the nuances of this type of manufacturing operation.

You'll need to be a qualified Accountant and most likely have supporting tertiary qualifications, be completely up-to-date in all "matters accounting", and be someone who has a proven track record of team leadership and management.  The style of the company is one of original ownership and of a "familial nature", but one where results are expected, effort is appreciated, and reward given.

On offer is an excellent salary that will reflect what you may bring to the role.

If you think you have the skills and fit the profile, then please 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.

• 3 months or so whilst recruiting permanent
  
• Traditional environment undergoing change
  
• $45-55 per hour
  

With systems that will ultimately need an upgrade, you'll need to be someone who is used to working with what may be deemed outdated systems, so you'll need to be adaptable and comfortable in this type of environment.  You'll need strong MS skills, be very good with Excel, be known for your accuracy, and have strong communication skills to ensure you're able to get the right information at the right time.

It's likely that you'll be a qualified accountant and have worked for a broad range of companies and organisations - bigger, medium, and small - across a wide range of sectors.  Being in the service sector environment, it is essential that you have at least had some exposure to this sector and the complexities of multiple stakeholders in both the private and public sectors.

This is a "start yesterday please" contract, so we're after someone either immediately available, or coming available in the very short term, and certainly with no pending holidays or absences.  There is an opportunity to be considered for the permanent role but by taking on the contract role, there is no guarantee of selection, and any candidacy will be considered alongside other applicants.

On offer is a rate of between $45 and $50 per hour, which will indicate the level of hands-on expertise we're after.

If you think you've got what it takes, then please click on apply and attach your CV and ensure you also attach a brief cover letter detailing how you meet the criteria.

You can also direct any inquiries to Kevin Chappell on 0295-974739

PLEASE NOTE THAT NO OVERSEAS APPLICANTS, NOR THOSE WITHOUT NZ EXPERIENCE, WILL BE CONSIDERED.

• 6 month contract
• South Auckland location
• Experience in successful delivery of implementation projects
  

As with modern organisations, the team have BAU to contend with and whilst this is a high priority project for the business, we need a resourceful and dynamic Project Manager to 'get the job' done through flexibility of work tasks, 'owing' the processes, driving towards successful delivery and the graceful management of the multiple stakeholders who have varying understanding of systems and systems requirements.  So you'll also need to be someone who can deal with these compexities and challenges. The requirements for the project have been written so we need an experienced Project Manger to step into this 'midway' project and focus on delivery.

Structured, credible, driven and resourceful will sum up the ideal contractor personal attributes, along with a proven background in HRIS implementation.

The contract is available for immediate start, so you will need to be available or coming available within the next few weeks.

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.

• Short term requirement with potential longer term opportunity
  
• Flexible engagement - full-time or part-time
  
• Successful business with national market
  

Much of what the company has been doing successfully will remain the same, but where the assistance is required is bringing up-to-date the support aspects of the business - systems, processes and a new marketing direction.

The new owner has spent time establishing the strategies and systems they want, and a change in circumstances means we are now after a strong all-rounder to work on behalf of the owners, and lead the business in their desired direction.

So what are the skills we are after?

You'll definitely need to come from a manufacturing and/or engineering background, and have leadership capability within a small or medium sized business.  Your leadership and management skills will most likely be supported by a trades or engineering qualification.  And you'll have an intimate understanding of all the ingredients that make a business successful - the people, the processes, the market - and have a track record of success you can demonstrate.  You'll lead from the front and not be afraid to get your hands dirty when needed, have a confident demeanour, and as many of the team have been loyal employees for many many years, your people management and conflict management skills will be legendary!  Important is understanding the financial side and what's needed to make a business continue with profitability, as well as having experience in ensuring ERP systems perform to the business requirements.

The owners are quite flexible as to the financial arrangement for the right person, which in their mind is the most important criteria.  So you may be involved in something else and have a good dollop of your time available, have had a successful career and now looking to add value in something meaningful, or simply want a change from what you have been doing.

This is a great business that will not be affected by the recent Government announcements for Taranaki, so this is not the motivation of the owners.

On offer is an exciting short-term opportunity of up to 3 months, but should the right person emerge during this process, the owners are prepared to look at a longer permanent opportunity.

Just one more thing, if you're after moonbeams, then this will not be the right role for you. We want a hands-on realist who understands the pressures that SME businesses operate under!

So if you think you have the skills and fit the profile, then please 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.

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

• Property security solutions
  
• Penrose
• Focus on sales project management
  

A terrific opportunity has arisen for an individual with a sales background to head up a 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:

• Sales project management – act as the glue and connection between the sales reps, manufacturing, the installers and customers
• Draw up and design solutions from customer orders, and produce quotations
• Work in conjunction with the sales reps and manufacturing to provide process support to the production capacity to meet substantial expected sales growth
  
• Strong customer support focus including frequent customer site visits
  

The skills and experience that will get you noticed:

• Product sales – building related an 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 process management experience
  

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

• Large evolving project
  
• Initial 12 month contract
• Broad range of stakeholders

• 12 month contract, based in Hamilton
  
• Critical time with significant upgrade in process
• Get involved in ensuring deadlines are met

This client organisation is going through the implementation of a new system that will ensure supply chain, inventory and associated business processes, operate smoothly from go-live.   So we're after someone who can hit the ground running (excuse the cliche...) and take on the hands-on day-to-day stuff, as well as contribute to the implementation and go-live of the new system mid-to-late this year.  The deadlines are tight, so we're after an analyst who is not daunted by the tight timeframes in front of them.

You will work to ensure readiness for the change, specifically around the associated processes;  replenish and consume, deliver, receive and return, Third Party Supply, and be involved at implementing new scanning technology for replenishment and cycle counting.  And assuming you have the experience, you will also be assisting with UAT.

You must also be prepared to get your hands dirty as needed as all processes and systems need to be functioning as easily and as early as possible in the project.

You will need to have worked in an environment of scale and complexity, as the sheer size of the supply chain means you'll need to understand the interaction of multiple stakeholder on and off site plus third parties.  It would be helpful if you had experience with the implementation of scanning technology, as well as having experience in a large ERP environment.

As well as being strong in your analytical skills, we want someone who is a good communicator, and can both work independently as well as part of a high performing team.

This is a very exciting opportunity to work in an environment where challenge and interest will prevail!  An excellent daily/hourly rate will be available.

If this is you, then please submit an application via our registration process by clicking on the apply button.  And if you'd like to know more, feel free to call Kevin Chappell on 0295-974739.

• Ahoy there....Senior Project Managers needed!!
  
• Exciting projects - new plus enhancements to existing ones.
• 6 or 12 months fixed term - your choice!
  

Whilst successful delivery is essential, you'll 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 would also be advantageous.

It's likely you'll have a minimum of 10-15 years direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution.

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.  The "go-lives" to date has been successful and part of the roles is ensure that any issues post future "go lives" are dealt with, and that the enhancements are also successfully delivered within specification and agreed timelines - and budgets.

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 client wants to ensure that the enhancements to the project are delivered with the least possible "challenges" and as such, an excellent rate will be paid for the best available skills.

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.

• Initial 4-week contract role – start end of May
  
• Business process design and documentation
• South Auckland location – plenty of parking!
  

There is a strong focus on continuous improvement in designing and documenting change to the client processes and their new requirements. There is a strong focus on delivery, outstanding stakeholder engagement and relationship management capability is crucial in this environment.

Preferably a candidate would have experience in CX design, business process analysis and strong documentation skills.

We invite applications from contractors that:

• Are available immediately (to interview and commence end of May).
• With proven experience, not only in contracting, but in solutions assessment and validation.
• Understand business transformation processes and have been involved with supporting changes to a customer experience.
• Have excellent written and verbal presentation skills.
• Have strong analytical and conceptual skills.
• Have sound business process experience.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills for building relationships, willing to interact, liaise and consult with a wide variety of people.
• Can work effectively in a change environment.
• Have high competence in MS Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Project.

If you have the skills and fit the profile, then please click on "apply" and follow our registration process, marking your application to the attention of Amanda Scott.  You can also contact me on 021 784483 to discuss more detail.

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

• 6-month fixed term engagement in Auckland CBD
  
• Marketing Communications with Project Marketing focus.
  
• $100-110K level remuneration for term
  

This role will help deliver and manage project marketing activities that align to the organisations brand and marketing strategies for this project. It will focus on the development and implementation of marketing plans and campaigns to attract residential property buyers, including the production of marketing collateral – print and digital.

Where possible, we need skills for the design and layout of proposals, marketing collateral and input and management of social media channels and content, so strong communication planning and content writing will be important in this contract.

As this is a very small but collaborative professional team environment, we require a proactive and hands on specialist who brings resourcefulness, a great attitude and a sense of humour!

Ideally you will have 7-10 years marketing, project marketing or agency account management experience including digital. You will have strong business acumen, excellent writing, editing and proofing skills, have a solid understanding of website management and social media, and competent in the use of the MS Office Suite, Adobe CS Suite and some knowledge of Silverstripe would be advantageous. Needless to say you will have strong communication and interpersonal skills along with a heightened sense of accuracy and attention to detail.

Therefore, the ideal candidate will have a pedigree in marketing management (planning and execution), a strong understanding of digital marketing, proven project management experience and maybe some event management.

We need a resourceful and dynamic Marketing Executive to 'get the job' done through flexibility of work tasks, 'owning' the processes, driving towards successful delivery and the graceful management of the various stakeholders. You'll be a confident problem solver with strong decision making and judgement able to engage with a wide range of audiences.

Structured, credible, driven and resourceful will sum up the ideal contractor personal attributes, along with a proven background marketing project delivery.

This is an urgent requirement and we need a contractor to commence ASAP, 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), addressed to Amanda Scott, Consulting Director at talentnow! You can also call her on 021-784483, but please submit details prior.

APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE:  THIS PROJECT REQUIRES RELEVANT EXPERIENCE WITHIN THE NZ COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT.  THOSE WITHOUT THIS MANDATORY EXPERIENCE WILL NOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED.  APOLOGIES IN ADVANCE.

• 3 months - possibly more?
  
• Focus on debtors but support other areas
  
• Strong administrator required!
  

This Tauranga-based manufacturing company is going through change and in the process, has identified that they need some assistance in sorting out debtors and debtors systems.  So as well as the administrative side of debtors, they are looking for someone who can pick up the phone and "collect", as well as sort out the database.

In addition, we want someone who can "float" across other areas of the business - customer service, sales, and creditors.  This business is also involved in export and import, so you're likely to be called upon to offer support to the busy team in this area.

Therefore we need someone who has broad experience across many areas of business, is strong system-wise (in particular with simple database management), and is adept with MS products, especially Excel.

This is a Tauranga-based contract role offering a rate of $30-40 per hour.  Start ASAP.

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.

• 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.

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

• 3 month contract initially
  
• Focus on creditors and payroll
  
• Strong administrator required!
  

This Tauranga-based manufacturing company is going through change and in the process, has identified that they need some assistance with creditors and payroll.  So as well as the administrative side, they are looking for someone who can take control of the payroll and get things back on track.

In addition, we want someone who can "float" across other areas of the business and lend a hand where needed.  This business is also involved in export and import, so you're likely to be called upon to offer support to the busy team in this area.

Therefore we need someone who has broad experience across many areas of business, is strong system-wise, and is adept with MS products, and of course knows their way around payroll

This is a Tauranga-based contract role offering a good hourly rate.  Start ASAP.

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.