People and Culture Manager

23 October 2024

About the Role and Business :

Step-up into a Head of People role for NZ, reporting to the Head of People for APAC. Lead a small team in this successful and constantly growing Global Tech Business. You will enjoy the complexity of the organisation with varied work and a hands-on operational support role that encompasses interface with global teams, culture and engagement work, learning and development including leadership support, day-to-day business partnering and coaching, remuneration and rewards, ER, business strategy, engagement and culture support.

Your Approach and Experience:
You will be a high-performing and self-driven practitioner and leader, who relishes new challenges and different pieces of work, with a high level of comfort being pushed out of your comfort zone and dealing with change and working in the grey, where needed. You will be comfortable navigating and juggling different priorities and demonstrate the ability to take ownership of a small team and act as their coach and mentor, whilst being operationally hands on in a small team.

You will possess a related HR qualification, strong interpersonal and communication skills and have the confidence to build meaningful relationships with stakeholders at every level of the business and bring somewhere in the region of 8-10 years experience within People & Culture roles, ideally up to entry-level management or senior business partner level, within a larger business and with direct reports experience. Exposure to both larger businesses would be ideal.

The Rewards:
You will be rewarded with a strong package for the value you bring, varied and diverse work and a hands-on operational support role, where you will both deliver and influence future people direction and services. You will report directly to an engaging APAC leader who will provide large scope and support as needed and enjoy being part of a global HR network within the various businesses in the group.

Apply Now:
If you have the experience outlined above, a genuine interest in supporting people through change and a current, permanent right to work in NZ then click “Apply now” via Seek in the link below:

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/79657558?ref=search-standalone&type=standout&origin=showNewTab#sol=57640505dbb687ec7bbe7ac448b8d1283c1774e9

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National Health and Safety Manager

11 October 2024

Join an engaging Senior Leadership Team and successful Kiwi business and genuinely build, create and enhance the health and safety profile and culture, through your expertise, engagement and coaching approach. You will lead a small team Nationally to support outcomes and have direct engagement with the largest stakeholders.

Health & Safety Leadership role, SLT influence and a complex and interesting scope
High risk environment, with a strong profile and brand across industry in this successful business
Remunerated on Base + Vehicle & Fuel Card with some National travel required

Our client is a NZ success story and has experienced impactful growth, through acquisition over the last few years, in a diverse and high risk environment, with complexity and a strong brand and profile across industry.

About the role:
As their National H&S Manager, you will build on existing culture work, procedures and standards, critical risk programs and provide direction and guidance on safety-related matters to the Regional Leaders and Exec. Monitor and measure performance in the field alongside the workforce, reporting to the Managing Director for the Group.

Responsibilities will include and are not limited to:

Develop and administer HSE education and safety programs
Provide integrated overall operational safety, risk and assurance management advice, expertise and support for all brands/divisions across the group
Oversee the business projects to develop and implement systems that identify, record, manage and report on risk and monitor the efficiency of these systems and their application to ensure proper implementation and usage.
Contribute to the development and implement occupational health and safety procedures based on approved company policies in the areas of health, safety, and environment
Investigate the causes of serious events on site and recommend actions to prevent future occurrences, including managing audits
Proactively support the MD and SLT to implement change-management strategies that will drive a safety culture and result in improvement in the business safety performance.
Liaise with key stakeholders on HSE specific requirements and champion the business across all external partners

About you:
While previous safety leadership experience within construction and infrastructure is highly desirable and beneficial, we welcome applications from safety professionals from a range of high-risk operational environments, with around 8+ years experience in aligned roles.

Key to your success in this role will be your ability to communicate and maintain effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders in a very regulated environment.

You will also have:

High-level leadership, strategic thinking and management skills to deliver consistent outcomes in a large and complex safety-oriented organisation.
Experience leading small to medium teams and ideally National teams, albeit not essential.
High level of skill in directing and working with a professional team in integrating and prioritising operational safety and assurance initiatives, standards and governance frameworks within a large and complex environment.
Extensive knowledge of contemporary safety, risk and assurance principles and practices as they apply to large, complex organisations.
High level of skill in leading safety, risk and assurance professionals in implementing appropriate safety and risk management frameworks, strategies, programs, policies and procedures.
A relevant HSE qualification (NEBOSH or Diploma in OSH)

If you have the experience outlined above, a genuine interest in people and their safety and wellbeing and a current, permanent right to work in NZ Apply now through Seek in the link below:

https://www.seek.co.nz/national-health-and-safety-manager-jobs?jobId=79441497&type=standout

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Senior Human Resources Advisor

This role is now filled

– A broad advisory role, with lots of scope and including ER, IR learning opportunities and projects

– Join a team that loves what they do and enjoy freedom and collaboration in equal parts

– Smart and effective leader, with high ownership, challenge and mentorship for your growth

Join this fast-moving, customer-focused organisation, with great people, scope of work and flexible working.

This is a business where you will have full scope in your role and the ability to achieve access to interesting and broad work and as part of a small and perfectly formed team, you will gain access to lots of stretch. This is a fast paced and always changing industry, with a great balance of professional and blue collar and genuinely great people who choose to work here. Join a team that have the freedom to act, make decisions and effect positive change and exceptional support across the business.

About you/ how you operate:
– Not afraid to share opinions and challenge
– Collaborative and engaging/ able to adapt style and exceptional communication skills – seeking to
understand, before being understood.
– Equally comfortable working with high autonomy as they are collaborating and sharing
– High self-drive and ownership
– Attention to detail and good change management ability
– Change resilient and able to work in the grey/ comfortable with working in some grey, with a focus on supporting positive change, people experience and ongoing coaching and support for the business.

Experience you will Bring:

You will bring 3-5 years minimum in advisory roles, with an HR qualification and a solid foundation in ER support for leaders/ business and exposure ideally across other areas of P&C, including projects, engagement, change and an advantage if you have had some exposure to unions previously (not critical but a nice to have and a growth opportunity here).

You will ideally be currently in an advisor role and want to be acknowledged as a senior advisor (step up) and gain further growth in an organisation, where you will have a great scope of learning and broad work.

What’s on Offer:
– Great CBD location with local community of cafes and a real draw to go into work and socialise with a team who celebrate together
– Excellent change exposure & leadership/ support, as needed
– Collaborative team on a mission and with people at the heart of the business

– A high energy and flexible working environment, with access to work across the organisation and lots of learning opportunities

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Head of Human Resources

This role is now filled

Reporting into the NZ CEO (with global experience), this role will provide HR support across the employee life cycle, including (but not limited to) Change, L&D/training, Culture and Engagement, Commercial / Strategic People & Performance Support, ER coaching and support for divisional leaders. This role additionally manages the payroll function, with the outsourced provider, however this experience is important as relatively involved.

Your Approach and Experience:
You will be a self driven and autonomous practitioner/ business partner able to manage change, projects and say to day hands on delivery. You will have a high level of comfort being pushed out of your comfort zone and dealing with different languages and cultures day to day. You will be comfortable navigating and juggling different priorities and demonstrate the ability to take ownership of a small team and act as their coach and mentor and being a challenger and coach to the business leadership, including some board engagement.

You must possess a related HR qualification, strong interpersonal and communication skills and have the confidence to build meaningful relationships with stakeholders at every level of the business and bring somewhere in the region of 8-10 years experience within People & Culture roles, ideally up to entry level management or senior business partner level, within a larger business. Exposure to both larger businesses and SME organisations would be ideal, as there are elements of both in this role and the function P&C play here.

A preference to be visible and in the office for the most part ( with some flex obviously) is preferable for the business stage and size currently and for CEO access/ support.

The Rewards:
You will be rewarded with a strong package for the value you bring, varied and diverse work and a hands on operational support role, where you will both deliver and influence future people direction and services. You will report directly to a CEO who will positively challenge and expect strong results and help you to develop your commercial edge in a HR leadership role, with global exposure and within a regulated industry, with complexity and global cultural exposure.

NB: This role will potentially appeal to those who are at a later stage in their career and wanting to do something not as large in the corporate world or for those who are earlier in their career and seeking a step up into a sole charge role, with strong hands on business partnering exposure in larger organisations.

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Senior People & Culture Advisor

Ths Role is now filled

– End-to-end Senior Advisor/ Business Partnering, with interesting, positive P&C work you will love

– Join an exceptional Leader, Team and Senior Leaders, who will value your expertise and contribution (with recognition, including strong salary/ package)

– CBD Offices, with a professional and collaborative team environment (and great coffee)

Join this engaging and well formed P&C team and do your best work, in a stable, professional and respectful environment and love what you do again!

About the Company:

Well known professional/ relaxed corporate business, with a collaborative culture and great leadership support. The business is fast-paced and looking for someone with exposure to full scope people and culture engagement and projects, dealing with people at all levels and who relish varied work and challenge, as part of a supportive and wider HR team.Great offices, stable team and positive, respectful culture and people.

About the Role:

This is a hands-on role, supporting leaders in the organisation, implementing P&C initiatives and projects, which directly impact business success and direction. This will include HR Strategy Implementation, ER coaching and guidance (albeit minimal), OD, Talent and L&D, Remuneration & Rewards, Culture & Engagement/ Diversity work, Project Management, supporting leaders to drive high performing teams.

You will bring:

– A demonstrated knowledge, relevant HR qualification and interest in generalist HR across all facets of business partnering, with a minimum of 5 years as an HR professional.

– A solid understanding of NZ legislation, best practice P&C methodologies and a relationship approach, with the ability to support the business with any and all queries that arise to support the business leaders achieving business outcomes.

– Clear and professional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence up to senior leadership and confidence to have courageous conversations

– The ability to self manage where needed and work to deadlines, with strong collaboration and a team mindset

– Flexibility to travel every few weeks for day/ overnight to see one of the regional offices in this portfolio and this will be planned in advance for the most part.

The benefits for you:

Join an amazing team and organisation, with stability, high engagement and the opportunity to work with a high trust CPO, who will set clear strategic goals and then allow you to deliver and do your best work, with coaching and support where needed. Join a medium sized P&C team, ‘who have each other’s back’s’ and really enjoy each other and the work they do.

Gain access to a salary that values your expertise + Kiwisaver +Health Insurance and Wellbeing benefits. Access to remote working once a week and flexible working available.

If you have the experience to fulfil the role, an interest in supporting genuine people, in a successful, professional and adult environment then, click “Apply now” via Seek in the link below, or send your cv directly to: michelle@fusionpartners.co.nz. If you prefer to have a confidential discussion before applying then you can reach Michelle, via text is best, on 021 300 546, to arrange a time to discuss.

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/75651265?ref=search-standalone&type=standout&origin=jobTitle#sol=70fa2d0931ccb1f6ed597a56709c742afdd44475

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Health and Safety Leader

This role is now filled

2IC Leadership Health & Safety role for the business, partnering across all areas, as a coach and specialist and leading a mid sized team
Be acknowledged for your experience with a competitive package and broad divisional scope, where People come first
CBD Offices and a flexible/ outcomes focused working environment

About the Organisation:

Join this established and forward thinking business and step into a role with huge scope, ownership, influence and where you will continue to grow and enhance health, safety and wellbeing thinking, actions and culture, with a focus on their people and ultimately ensuring a great workplace. This is a culture where there is plenty of room to evolve, grow, move around and you will work with exceptional commercial minds and within a culture that flexes to allow you to do your best work!

This Senior Health and Safety Lead will report direct to the Head of HSW and will coordinate health & safety programs, provide advice and support on health & safety issues, monitor risks and advise staff on how to eliminate including promoting the maintenance of a safe working environment, which promotes Health, Safety and Wellbeing in all aspects and delivery.

You will ensure strong safety policies and procedures and thinking drives positive actions, all levels of the organisation. You will review and continue to evolve an existing people and safety strategy,which focuses on enhancing employee safety and wellbeing, developing people, driving performance and leading change through mentoring and coaching. Overall, fostering a platform of growth, inspiring and developing people to reach their potential at work.

Success in this role will depend on your ability to:

Develop, implement and evaluate effective interventions to build capability in health and safety
Ensure regulatory compliance; all required plans and processes are in place and are regularly reviewed
Oversee an audit programme across all parties in scope and ensure remedial actions are taken to lift all health and safety systems beyond compliance level.
Work across the business to influence and improve effectiveness of health and safety focus and incorporating work done to date around wellbeing and psychosocial risk
Collaborate and build relationships with other parts of the group and stay connected across industry, with a keen interest in trends, thinking and NZ/ global HSW methodologies
Identify and implement initiatives to improve, maintain, evolve and create a cutting edge/ market leading safety culture, which is business-led and supported/ informed through your specialist knowledge and influence.

About You:

Qualifications & Experience

A relevant tertiary qualification in Health & Safety/ OSH

Experience:

Strong technical health and safety knowledge and experience
5 – 8 years within large/ senior Health & Safety Business Partner roles and ideally Management HSW roles, leading people
Experience in presenting and facilitating discussions at a senior level, including Health and Safety reporting
Proven experience working in a collective and collaborative leadership environment
Proven ability to operate within strong compliance environments

Skills:

Ability to contribute to the strategic direction of Health, Safety & Wellbeing and step up, as needed in your 2IC capacity at any stage
Strong relationship building ability and open communication style, with the ability to challenge in a positive way
A high level of energy and motivation with a desire to achieve outcomes
Ability to achieve outcomes by influencing others and with a coaching and learning agile approach
Ability to tell stories, analyse data and create meaningful insights that you will then deliver in a way that people can relate to and will drive positive business impact

In Return:

You will report to a leader who will acknowledge you as the expert you are, will provide you every opportunity to lead in your role and support you at Executive level, as needed.

You will work cross functionally across the organisation, with a customer emphasis and a commercially successful business, who genuinely care about people.

Enjoy the freedom to own your role , love what you do and to represent the business in all things HSW, rewarded for your energy, knowledge and expertise with a competitive salary and the respect you deserve and work with talented, commercial and people focused colleagues and leaders, who genuinely care about their people and understand that they drive all tangible success.

Apply Now:

“Apply Now” via Seek in the link below:

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/74874461?ref=search-standalone&type=standout#sol=32c64c14b95881810f4bf5273a0cdcec7be3f8ac

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National Finance Manager NZ

This role is now filled

Reports into Finance Director (Australia)
Greenlane location
Global business with strong NZ leadership

Leading a team of 3 finance professionals you will enjoy a diverse ‘full-spectrum’ role.

About the Business:

Join this Multi-billion dollar global business with a strong network presence in NZ and a leader in their sector. With a focus on strong results, commercial outcomes and ultimately exceptional customer experience (internal and external), this is an opportunity to genuinely contribute to the future growth of the business, including commercial performance and contributing to financial planning, analysis and business partnering.

About you, the role and scope:

You will report into the Finance Director in Australia with a solid working relationship with the Director of NZ Business as well as functional accountabilities to the regional head office in Singapore, to ensure robust financial processes & compliance necessary for a company of this scale and complexity. You will be comfortable supporting the business with top-end strategic and business planning issues, whilst also getting into the detail with a strong understanding of the numbers and the ability to have robust conversations, advise and inform business decisions, models and direction, based on sound interpretation of the numbers and P&L’s across the nationwide network.

Leading a team of three finance professionals, you will enjoy a diverse ‘full-spectrum’ role being responsible for the following areas:
Driving commercial decisions and manage day-to-day financial overview and advice for the business-
‘Hands-on’ overall day-to-day financial management and overview-
With responsibility for corporate governance, risk management, statutory and legal compliance-
Driving Financial analysis, reporting, devising and implementing strategic business initiatives to grow the business and participate in financial decision-making; –
Leading ongoing systems and process improvements.

Your Personal Attributes:

You will possess strong commercial acumen, technical and analytical ability and can effectively translate and apply the numbers to the business context and to present these up to board level.
Adopt a roll your sleeves up approach, as needed, engaging in a full-spectrum of day-to-day ‘business as usual’ tasks with strategic business partnering whilst leading a small competent team.
Bring proven success in a strategic/commercial ‘business partnering’ role.
Strong communication, interpersonal, leadership and presentation skills, with the ability to coach and develop high performing teams.
Resilience and a desire to work in a fast-paced, commercial business
A CA with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in a financial leadership role would be desirable, preferably within a multinational organisation

Benefits for You:

You will be joining a team of people who are not afraid to have commercial discussions, relish debate, enjoy collaborating and achieving results. You will be exposed to every aspect of the business and have high ownership, influence and challenge. You will have the benefit of working alongside a strong and experienced leadership team and exposure to offshore collaboration and growing with a global market leader with ambitious plans for the future and you will be rewarded with a salary package which reflects your experience.

Apply Now:

If this sounds like the right opportunity and you meet all the criteria, “Apply Now” via Seek in the following link: https://www.seek.co.nz/job/74353718?ref=search-standalone&type=standout#sol=df7e3dc2e28d069dd4da8608eba7fcee30613906

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Marketing Manager NZ

This role is now filled

Greenlane location
Global business with strong NZ leadership and influence
Lead a team of three in NZ and collaborate across NZ and Australia, within a wider team

The Business:

Join this multi-billion dollar global business with a strong network presence in NZ and a leader in their sector. With a focus on exceptional customer experience, innovation and diversification of the best products and service, this is an opportunity to genuinely contribute to the future growth of the business, bringing your digital and marketing expertise to this role.

The Role:

You be responsible for marketing all products, services and retail brands owned by the business, reporting directly to the ANZ Head of Marketing, based in Australia. You will lead a small team of three in NZ and will deliver the brand and customer strategy across all customer touch points.

Responsibilities of the role include:

Execute and contribute to the development of marketing strategies that align with the overall business objectives and brand vision
Lead and inspire a high-performing team, fostering collaboration and innovation to deliver impactful campaigns across various channels for all retail brands
Champion the brand across all marketing channels and manage external partners/ agencies to deliver projects/ specific pieces of work, as needed
Drive brand awareness, customer engagement, and sales growth through data-driven strategies and creative storytelling
Stay ahead of the curve by identifying and leveraging emerging trends in the industry and keeping yourself educated around this
Collaborate effectively with all areas of the business, both in NZ and Australia, to ensure a cohesive and aligned approach, where this makes sense
Analyse marketing performance and make data-driven decisions to optimise campaigns and maximize ROI
Develop and manage the marketing budget effectively and efficiently

About you:

Minimum 7+ years of experience in a Marketing Manager role, preferably within the retail industry and with brand and digital experience
A proven track record of success in developing and executing successful marketing campaigns that deliver measurable results
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate insights into actionable marketing strategies
A coaching leadership style, with clear and open communication, that will motivate and inspire
In-depth knowledge of digital marketing channels and platforms (e.g. SEO, SEM, social media, email marketing)
A results-oriented mindset with a strong focus on data-driven decision making
You will hold a relevant tertiary qualification in Marketing

Apply Now:

If this sounds like the right opportunity and you meet the requirements, “Apply Now” via Seek in the following link: https://www.seek.co.nz/job/74353869

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Head of Human Resources

This role is now filled

Step up into a Head of People role , with a small team of two reporting to this role. You will report to the country CEO, in this Global Financial Services Business, with varied work and a hands on operational support role, that encompasses managing outsourced payroll, culture and engagement work, learning and development, including leadership development programme support and day to day business partnering/ management.

– CBD Office, with a competitive package on offer, company bonus plus health cover

– A great step up opportunity for someone in this role, with high EQ, comfort working cross culturally and the ability to influence for results

– Varied/ interesting work, with a Global Financial Services Business.

Reporting into the NZ CEO, this role will provide HR support across the employee life cycle, including (but not limited to) Change, L&D/training, Culture and Engagement, Commercial / Strategic People & Performance Support, ER coaching and support for divisional leaders.

Your Approach and Experience:
You will be self-motivated and passionate about taking on new challenges and different pieces of work, with a high level of comfort being pushed out of your comfort and dealing with different languages and cultures day to day. You will be comfortable navigating and juggling different priorities and demonstrate the ability to take ownership of a small team and act as their coach and mentor, whilst being operationally hands on in a small team.

You must possess a related HR qualification, strong interpersonal and communication skills and have the confidence to build meaningful relationships with stakeholders at every level of the business and bring somewhere in the region of 8-10 years experience within People & Culture roles, ideally up to entry level management or senior business partner level, within a larger business.Exposure to both larger businesses and SME organisations would be ideal, as there are elements of both in this role and the function P&C play here.

The Rewards:
You will be rewarded with a strong package for the value you bring, varied and diverse work and a hands on operational support role, where you will both deliver and influence future people direction and services. You will report directly to a CEO who will positively challenge and expect strong results and help you to develop your commercial edge in a HR leadership role, with global exposure and within a regulated industry, with complexity and global cultural exposure.

Apply Now:
If you have the experience outlined above, a genuine interest in supporting people through change and a current, permanent right to work in NZ then click “Apply now” via Seek in the link below: https://www.seek.co.nz/job/73896236?ref=search-standalone&type=standout#sol=b4e0fd6ac1e87772069447804feb213b74824a27

or send your CV directly to: michelle@fusionpartners.co.nz

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Health and Safety Business Partner

This role is now filled

– Great H&S Business Partner role, with broad and interesting scope across Auckland

– Work with an exceptional coach and leader and small well formed/ high performing team

– Get involved in cultural impact for Aucklanders and keeping them safe at the same time

Join this organisation and a team of safety professionals, who are committed to Auckland being a great place to live and experience the best of what we have to offer and work with a collaborative team leader and employer, who put people first.

About The Opportunity:

A large multi-faceted organisation, our client is passionate about Auckland and its delivery of a range of specialised community services. Following a period of change and new direction, their challenge now is to take performance to the next level. With great visions and big plans, it takes talented people and this is your opportunity to be part of the journey.

About the role:

In this role, you will provide tactical and innovative input, critical insights, legislative and policy interpretation, and make recommendations surrounding emerging trends and opportunities impacting workplace health, safety and wellbeing. You will also actively promote cultural change and support continuous improvement to provide a high quality, professional, consistent and cohesive service.

Working autonomously, but as an integral member of a broader people and culture team, your key objective will be to partner effectively with various stakeholders to deliver comprehensive H&S processes and support services that have practical, positive, business-related outcomes. Further, you will facilitate ownership of H&S issues and effective H&S leadership and engagement at all levels. You will do this whilst influencing, mentoring and providing hands-on support to teams across multiple sites, in Auckland.

About you:

You will hold an approved Health & Safety qualification and bring exceptional communication, coaching and problem-solving capability.The ability to influence and build credible relationships at all levels within the business will be critical to your success. Resilience, a keen customer focus and goal orientation will complement your proactive, common-sense approach and ‘can do’ attitude.

When you join an organisation such as this that is focused on people and which values individual contributions, your career will have the chance to grow your career and take high ownership in your role day to day, with an inspiring leader , who will both challenge and provide freedom to excel in your role.

You will have a unique and special portfolio, which spans events, stadiums and media.

If you are an energised self-starter capable of driving change and improvement at all levels, with a designated health and safety career pathway, this role and organisation are definitely one you need to explore further!

Apply Now:

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, “Apply Now” via Seek in the link below: https://www.seek.co.nz/job/73896354?ref=search-standalone&type=standout#sol=d2ac9d9915c413e4e569964110b7486e02593631

Text Michelle on 021 300 546 for a confidential exploratory discussion , in the event you desire more information pre applying.

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Senior People and Culture Advisor

This role is now filled

– A true advisory role, with lots of scope, including ER support/ coaching, projects and leadership support

– Join a Team that love what they do and enjoy freedom and collaboration in equal parts

– Join an inspiring leader, with high ownership, challenge and mentorship for your growth, with access to new challenge and opportunities

Join this fast-moving, change agile organisation, with great people, scope of work and true flexible working.

About the organisation:

This is a large and in some facets complex business ,which will provide you with exceptional career growth, interesting work/ full scope in your role and the ability to grow in an advisory role to business partner level. You will be provided every opportunity to act in true partnership, coaching and supporting business leaders and with an exceptional HR Leader as a mentor and who will challenge you to grow and gain key exposure for your career.This organisation has been through significant change and reshaped their organisation to set themselves up for success in 2024 and beyond and works as part of a large, consumer driven essential business, with sites across NZ and with access to Australia in your role.

– Change resilient and able to work in the grey/ comfortable with working in some grey , with a focus on supporting positive change, people experience and ongoing coaching and support for the business.

What’s on Offer:
– Great city fringe location with local community of cafes and offices and parking available
– Excellent change exposure & leadership/ support, as needed
– Collaborative team on a mission and with people at the heart of the business and a small direct P&C team of three

– Competitive market remuneration and a flexible working environment, with 2-3 days in the office and flexibility to work for you

Apply Now:
If you have the experience outlined above, a genuine interest in all of the above and a current, permanent
right to work in NZ . Click APPLY NOW in the link below:

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/73209437?ref=search-standalone&type=standout#sol=87fe6fca0f3451b8fea56907760f3e777dbe0f38

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Health & Safety Business Partner

This role is now filled

– Sole Health & Safety role for the Business Partnering across all areas, as a coach and specialist

· Focus on Safety Culture, Coaching and Relationships, with good systems and foundations in place, with trusted brand

· City Fringe/ South with limited travel and predominantly Auckland based

Join this established and trusted business and step into a role with huge scope, ownership, influence and where you will continue to grow and enhance health, safety actions and culture, with a focus on their people and ultimately ensuring a great workplace, with products that aim to delight Kiwis!

About the Organisation

This role will suit an emerging safety leader, at business partnering level, who wants to continue their hands on operational influence and toolkit, in a small, well established and well known manufacturing business. You will have the opportunity to report to a supporting and positive challenger, as a People & Culture leader who will look to you for specialist insights, provide you with high ownership and autonomy in your role and support you in driving positive change and evolution across HSW.

About the Role:

You will coordinate health & safety programs,perform audits, investigations and provide advice and support on health & safety issues, monitor risks and advise staff on how to eliminate and promote the maintenance of a safe working environment, which promotes Health and Safety, in all aspects and delivery. You will ensure strong safety policies and procedures and thinking drives positive actions, all levels of the organisation. You will review and continue to evolve an existing people and safety strategy,which focuses on enhancing employee safety and wellbeing, developing people, driving performance and leading change through mentoring and coaching. Overall, fostering a platform of growth, inspiring and developing people to reach their potential at work.

Success in this role will depend on your ability to:

• Implement and evaluate effective interventions to build capability in health and safety

• Ensure regulatory compliance; all required plans and processes are in place and are regularly reviewed

• Oversee an audit programme across all parties in scope and ensure remedial actions are taken to lift all health and safety systems beyond compliance level

• Work across the business to influence and improve effectiveness of health and safety focus

– Collaborate and build relationships across the business, whilst stay connected across industry, with a keen interest in trends, thinking and NZ/ global H&S methodologies.

– Identify and implement initiatives to improve, maintain a safety culture, which is business-led and supported/ informed through your specialist knowledge and influence and relates and is communicated at the right levels and across a diverse range of people.

About You:

– Qualifications & Experience

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Health & Safety/ OSH

Experience:

• Strong technical health and safety knowledge and experience

• 5 – 8 years within Health & Safety Advisory/ Business Partner roles

• Experience in presenting and facilitating discussions at a senior level, including Health and Safety reporting

• Proven ability to operate within strong compliance environments

Skills:

• Strong relationship building ability and open communication style, with the ability to challenge in a positive way

• A high level of energy and motivation with a desire to achieve outcomes

• Ability to achieve outcomes by influencing others and with a coaching and learning agile approach

– Ability to tell stories, analyse data and create meaningful insights that you will then deliver in a way that people can relate to and will drive positive business impact

In Return:

You will report to a leader who will acknowledge you as the expert you are, will provide you every opportunity to lead in your role and support you at Executive level, as needed.

You will work cross functionally across the organisation, with a customer emphasis and a commercially successful business, who genuinely care about people.

Apply Now:

“Apply Now” via Seek in the link below:

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/73201942?ref=search-standalone&type=standout#sol=7d7a11bfadfd5d556f23a741d0017b0490396316

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Health & Safety Advisor – Wellington

This role is now filled

Project based, true advisory H&S role working closely with business leaders and operationally
Diverse/ Interesting Work within infrastructure projects with Lower North Island travel required, in and outside of Wellington with full use company vehicle.
Great pathway for growth and investment in your personal H&S Journey

Join a great team and business, that are really making their mark and starting their journey of true business partnering, and safety differently with high-value projects, that will keep you engaged, challenged and growing your knowledge and toolkit.

The organisation

A trusted brand and leader of New Zealand’s Infrastructure, where you will join a newly re-shaped team of HSW folk who will take the business on a “safety differently” journey, and make a genuine difference to the health, safety and wellbeing of their people and liaise across multiple industry partners and organisations.

The role

You will provide H&S advice and support to the Business Units within a high-value portfolio and really partner with the operational teams to identify, assess and manage H&S hazards and risks. You will work closely with the business to develop and prepare controls and solutions that eliminate or minimise those risks and work with external partners in transport.

You will be able to quickly build relationships at all levels of the organisation as well as manage stakeholders’ expectations. You will have the ability to influence change and build on our safety culture, changing the dial on how safety is approached and understood.

Ideally, you will have experience within medium to high-risk environments, supporting a large and complex business, however experience in operational, construction or infrastructure businesses will be highly regarded and if you have an interest in moving into a new industry, this could well be the next move for you.

– You will partner with both the operational functions and the business partners in the positive reduction of injuries, incidents, hazards, and property damage and have a close working relationship with the people and culture team.

– Provide support in the escalation of incidents to the relevant line management (based on severity) when an event occurs and be a trusted advisor for senior leaders

– Build and develop effective relationships with senior and line managers, workers, suppliers, and subcontractors.

– Work with suppliers and external stakeholders to drive best practice H&S across all business activities, being visible, engaging and a champion for all things HSW.

What’s in it for you?

You will work with a great team, on a mission to add value and change the status quo. You will have a peer group and a collaborative leader, who will support your growth, whilst providing you with the freedom to own your role and work, with a ‘ no surprises policy’ and progressive ideas/ thinking.

You will have access to interesting projects and work across different portfolios and business areas, with the opportunity to contribute ideas and thinking and to be visible and involved across these areas of business. Join a business with a culture of embracing diversity and ensuring everyone is included and heard.

Apply Now:

Ideally, “Apply Now” via Seek in the link below or for a conversation prior to your application, contact Michelle Visser – Director on 021 300 546 or e-mail: michelle@fusionpartners.co.nz

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/71819122?ref=search-standalone&type=standard#sol=2c027e5dbf16af55d7c4ff8cf194b4ab524bf85b

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Health & Safety Business Partner (12 month FTC)

This Role is Now Filled

– Secure this great 12 month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

– Large, complex and seriously interesting environment, with hands on business partnering

– Trusted FP Client/ Employer with a wonderful people centric culture , East Tamaki – Wiri sites

About the Company:

Large National NZ business, with a strong focus on people and safety, reporting into the National H&S Manager and working with a team of supportive and high performing H & S professionals and business stakeholders. You will enjoy a large amount of autonomy and contribute to health and safety planning and execution. Your role will involve some travel across two locations ( 3 x sites) in Auckland as required and you will lead projects and day to day business partnering for your division, with an extremely varied and interesting portfolio, with a good handover and introductions.

About the Role:

This is a hands on operational role, with high levels of autonomy, supporting the business to embrace H & S initiatives and truly create a culture that reflects this. This will include Health & Safety implementation, coaching and support/ advice, contractor management, project management, acting as a champion for health and safety and acting as a true business partner.

You will bring:

A demonstrated knowledge and interest in H&S, with strong examples of outcomes delivered, in a similar environment/business, ideally from logistics/ engineering/manufacturing environments and within relatively high risk, larger businesses. You will hold a relevant OHS qualification.
You will have the ability to support business with any and all queries, incidents that arise and with genuine interest in supporting business leaders to manage and mitigate risk and create a culture of people first and ‘Safety 2’ thinking.
Strong communication and influencing skills at all levels and the ability to contribute to planning and initiatives, challenging where needed and with high confidence in your knowledge and ability to gain buy in, through understanding and creating strong connections.

The Benefits for you:

– An exceptional and trusted employer, where you will be treated as an adult, with respect and value

– A competitive market salary for this 12 month FTC

– The opportunity to add this organisation to your CV and gain exposure in this large and well known business

– Work with great people and a flexible and engaging culture

– Be involved in the opening of a new site and get exposure to seriously interesting work

If you have the experience outlined above and want to secure a FTC you will love, “Apply Now” through Seek in the link below or – reach out today, for a confidential discussion with Michelle (Co- Director FP) on 021 300 546.

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/71324423?type=standard#sol=1fac53103604575fe61984a72a000dde94e9f7e2

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Safety & Wellness Business Partner

This Role is Now Filled

– Sole Health & Safety role for the business, partnering across all areas, as a coach and specialist

· Be acknowledged for your experience with a competitive salary package and great scope

· CBD Offices and a flexible/ outcomes focused working environment

Join this established and trusted business and step into a role with huge scope, ownership, influence and where you will continue to grow and enhance health, safety and wellbeing thinking, actions and culture, with a focus on their people and ultimately ensuring a great workplace.

About the Organisation

Senior H&S Lead Partner/ sole role in this well established and well known financial services business and as part of a global organisation.You will have the opportunity to report to a leader who will look to you for specialist insights, provide you with high ownership and autonomy in your role and support you in driving positive change and evolution across HSW.

About the Role

The Senior Health and Safety Lead will coordinate health & safety programs, provide advice and support on health & safety issues, monitor risks and advise staff on how to eliminate including promoting the maintenance of a safe working environment, which promotes Health, Safety and Wellbeing in all aspects and delivery. You will ensure strong safety policies and procedures and thinking drives positive actions, all levels of the organisation. You will review and continue to evolve an existing people and safety strategy,which focuses on enhancing employee safety and wellbeing, developing people, driving performance and leading change through mentoring and coaching. Overall, fostering a platform of growth, inspiring and developing people to reach their potential at work.

Success in this role will depend on your ability to:

• Develop, implement and evaluate effective interventions to build capability in health and safety

• Ensure regulatory compliance; all required plans and processes are in place and are regularly reviewed

• Oversee an audit programme across all parties in scope and ensure remedial actions are taken to lift all health and safety systems beyond compliance level

• Work across the business to influence and improve effectiveness of health and safety focus and incorporating work done to date around wellbeing and psychosocial risk

– Collaborate and build relationships with other parts of the group and stay connected across industry, with a keen interest in trends, thinking and NZ/ global HSW methodologies

Identify and implement initiatives to improve, maintain a safety culture, which is business-led and supported/ informed through your specialist knowledge and influence.

About You:

Qualifications & Experience

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Health & Safety/ OSH

Experience:

• Strong technical health and safety knowledge and experience

• 5 – 8 years within Health & Safety Senior Advisory/ Business Partner roles / entry Management roles

• Experience in presenting and facilitating discussions at a senior level, including Health and Safety reporting

• Proven experience working in a collective and collaborative leadership environment

• Proven ability to operate within strong compliance environments

Skills:

• Ability to contribute to the strategic direction of Health, Safety & Wellbeing

• Strong relationship building ability and open communication style, with the ability to challenge in a positive way

• A high level of energy and motivation with a desire to achieve outcomes

• Ability to achieve outcomes by influencing others and with a coaching and learning agile approach

– Ability to tell stories, analyse data and create meaningful insights that you will then deliver in a way that people can relate to and will drive positive business impact

In Return:

You will report to a leader who will acknowledge you as the expert you are, will provide you every opportunity to lead in your role and support you at Executive level, as needed.

You will work cross functionally across the organisation, with a customer emphasis and a commercially successful business, who genuinely care about people.

Apply Now:

Ideally, “Apply Now” via Seek in the link below or for a conversation prior to your application, contact Michelle on 021 300 546 or e-mail: michelle@fusionpartners.co.nz

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/70882046?type=standard#sol=e40c973e70fb8e86b33f2ff3a6dab54fbf7c2c0b

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Innovation and Engagement Manager

This Role is Now Filled

– Innovate and deliver genuine improvements

– Lead a small well formed team

– Combine your talents in marketing, leadership and project delivery

Enjoy a flexible and adult environment, with high trust, a focus on outcomes and where you will find not only challenging and interesting work but a real home for your next career step with growth.

Our Partner’s Organisation:

Our client is a leading provider of healthcare services and have an ongoing commitment to the wellbeing of New Zealanders, delivering timely and essential services across NZ.

An Unmissable Opportunity:

An opportunity exists as a newly created role, reporting to the COO and with an opportunity to genuinely shape this role and future direction and scope. You will lead a small team of 4 -5 individuals and take responsibility for elements of marketing, project implementations (which include digital projects and direction) and provide solutions and thinking that will improve efficiencies of delivery and ultimately lead to a great customer experience.

This is a strategic Projects, Change, Marketing & Customer Leadership role that requires a strong background across these areas, high influence and the ability to set the strategy and drive results through a committed team and across key stakeholders.

Experience You Will Bring:

Demonstrated experience in developing, testing and implementing customer segmentation would be beneficial
Strong strategy development and analysis (including financial analysis) capabilities
Exceptional stakeholder management including selling/influencing stakeholders on the value of customer-led decision making and delivery
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a leadership role with significant revenue responsibility and a focus on projects, technology innovation/ implementations and customer experience
Strong experience working with marketing external partners
Relevant tertiary studies and/or experience in Marketing, Change & Project Management and Business.

About You/Most Importantly:

A genuine interest in making a difference to NZ’s health sector
A confident communicator with the ability to influence constructive outcomes at all levels, with a credible, adaptive leadership style and focus on collaborating to achieve business goals/outcomes
Resilient and comfortable on the continuum of strategy to execution, with a ‘get things done’ approach and an appreciation for taking others on the journey with you
A level of comfort working in the absence of rigid guidelines and a desire to create and innovate in your role and solve business problems
Humble, authentic and someone who values relationships and understands these are at the heart of individual and business success

The Benefits for You:

You will work with a shared vision and the ability to debate and challenge, collaborate and share learnings, with smart, commercial and genuine people. You will be recognised and rewarded for your contributions and gain satisfaction by making a difference in a sector that impacts us all. Enjoy a flexible and adult environment, with high trust, a focus on outcomes and where you will find not only challenging and interesting work but a real home for your next career step with growth.

Apply Now:

Only applicants with the current right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this ole.

Fusion Partners are managing this opportunity exclusively. Please apply via SEEK in the link below and we guarantee you a personal response. Call Michelle for a confidential discussion on 021 300 546.

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/70595133?type=standard#sol=c332fa872afcf80f76c6e6f7f35e32b8cf5e4952

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Health & Safety Partner

This Role is Now Filled

CBD offices with a competitive package on offer and a superb culture
Work across business leaders, in an agile, fast paced and highly diverse environment, as a true specialist business partner
Occupational Health background/ strength will be highly valuable for this role, including a background in Physiotherapy/ Occupational Health Nursing

Join this fast-paced and commercial business, with a fantastic team and remit, to add to your H&S experience and love what you do!

About The Opportunity:

In this role, you will provide tactical and innovative input, critical insights, legislative and policy interpretation, and make recommendations surrounding emerging trends and opportunities impacting workplace health, safety and wellbeing. You will also actively promote cultural change and support continuous improvement to provide a high quality, professional, consistent and cohesive service, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion and with genuine commitment to Māori and Pasifika.

Working autonomously, but as an integral member of a broader HSW team, your key objective will be to partner effectively with various stakeholders to deliver comprehensive H&S processes and support services that have practical, positive, business-related outcomes. Further, you will facilitate ownership of H&S issues and effective H&S leadership and engagement at all levels. You will do this whilst influencing, mentoring and providing hands-on support to teams across multiple sites, predominantly in Auckland but with occasional regional travel required to key centres.

About you:

With relevant H&S tertiary qualifications/ a Diploma/ Degree in a relevant area of Health, your ability to effectively communicate, problem-solve, influence and build credible relationships at all levels within the business will be critical to your success. Resilience, a keen customer focus and goal orientation will complement your proactive, common-sense approach and ‘can do’ attitude. A strong background in Physio or Occ Health will be highly valued and will put you in great stead for this role.

When you join an organisation such as this that is focused on people and which values individual contributions, your career will have the chance to grow your career and take high ownership in your role day to day and make an impact, that is all about people, wellbeing and health and safety.

So if you are an energised self-starter capable of driving change and improvement at all levels, with a designated health and safety/ relevant health career pathway, this role and organisation are definitely one you need to explore further!

The Benefits you will Reap:

– Exceptional team and organisation, committed to their people and progressive health, safety and wellbeing strategies and application

– A competitive offer that will value your experience and value and lots of room to progress and grow in this large and complex organisation

– Ongoing access to personal growth, challenge, development and broad/ varied work that you will love

Apply Now:

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, “Apply Now” via Seek in the link below or contact Michelle Visser – for a confidential discussion.

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/69648164?type=standout#sol=43a432540397a2d0c2c7b11587a0663e638b31a8

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Health & Safety Advisor – Tauranga

This role is now filled

True H&S Advisory within a great H&S National Team & Leader
Tauranga Based (non negotiable), with travel required across BOP & Waikato
High risk environment with broad and interesting work/ personal growth, with a competitive package and company UTE on offer

Join a great team and business, who are really making their mark and starting their journey of true business partnering, safety differently and with some outstanding projects, that will keep you engaged, challenged and growing your knowledge and toolkit.

The organisation

A trusted brand and leader in the construction of New Zealand’s Infrastructure, where you will join a newly re-shaped team of HSW folk who will take the business on a “safety differently” journey, make a genuine difference to the health, safety and wellbeing of their people and liaise across multiple industry partners and organisations.

The role

You will provide H&S advice and support on the ground in Tauranga and with travel and a remit that may include work within BOP and Waikato. You will partner with the operational teams to identify, assess and manage H&S hazards and risk. You will work closely with the business to develop and prepare controls and solutions that eliminate or minimise those risks.

You will be able to quickly build relationships at all levels of the organisation as well as managing stakeholder’s expectations. You will have the ability to influence change and build on our safety culture, changing the dial on how safety is approached and understood.

Ideally, you will have experience with the infrastructure or construction industry supporting a large and complex business, however experience in logistics or FMCG will be highly regarded and if you have an interest in moving into a new industry, this could well be the next move for you.

– You will partner with both the operational functions and the National Health and Safety Manager in the positive reduction of injuries, incidents, hazards, and property damage and have a close working relationship with the people and culture team.

– Provide support in the escalation of incidents to the relevant line management (based on severity) when an event occurs and be a trusted advisor for senior leaders

– Build and develop effective relationships with Divisional and Business Unit managers, line managers, workers, suppliers, and Subcontractors.

– Work with suppliers and external stakeholders to drive best practice H&S across all business activities, being visible, engaging and a champion for all things HSW.

NB: Due to the key stakeholders being based in Tauranga – this role must be based full time in Tauranga, with no exception.

What’s in it for you?

You will be well remunerated, including a car, for personal and professional use (and fuel card) and work with a great team, on a mission to add value and change the status quo. You will have a peer group and a collaborative leader, who will support your growth, whilst providing you with the freedom to own your role and work, with a ‘no surprises policy’ and progressive ideas/ thinking.

Apply Now:

Ideally, “Apply Now” via Seek in the link below or for a confidential conversation prior to your application, contact Michelle Visser – Director on 021 300 546 .

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/69647517?type=standard

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Human Resources Advisor

This role is now filled

– A true advisory role, with lots of scope and including ER Support, Analytics & Data and Projects

– Join a Team that love what they do and enjoy freedom and collaboration in equal parts

– Join an inspiring leader, with high ownership, challenge and mentorship for your growth

Join this fast-moving, customer-focused organisation, with great people, scope of work and flexible working.

This is a business where you will have full scope in your role and the ability to grow in an advisory role to business partner level, with a broad scope and the ability to act in true partnership, coaching and supporting business leaders.

About you:
– Not afraid to share opinions and challenge
– Collaborative and engaging/ able to adapt style and exceptional communication skills – seeking to
understand, before being understood.
– Equally comfortable working with high autonomy as they are collaborating and sharing
– High self-drive and ownership
– Attention to detail and good change management ability
– Change resilient and able to work in the grey/ comfortable with working in some grey , with a focus on supporting positive change, people experience and ongoing coaching and support for the business.

What’s on Offer:
– Great CBD location with local community of cafes and a real draw to go into work
– Excellent change exposure & leadership/ support, as needed
– Collaborative team on a mission and with people at the heart of the business

– Competitive market remuneration and a flexible working environment

Apply Now:
If you have the experience outlined above, a genuine interest in all of the above and a current, permanent
right to work in NZ, APPLY NOW via Seek in the link below, or contact Michelle(Director – FP)

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/69512132?type=standard#sol=d9c306a10ccedaa4e4065c7660067cecc4b591cc

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People & Culture Advisor

This role is now filled

– CBD location with a flexible, engaging, and small, close-knit P&C Team

– Broad and interesting work, including ER support, end-to-end HR, and projects

– A leader who will inspire, challenge and offer you freedom to grow, whilst supporting

Join this operational business, with a brand that will resonate, a culture that will include and embrace you, and with seriously interesting work.

The organisation
Our client is an essential services business with an inclusive and supportive work environment for all its staff. With people at the core of their company, this organisation prides itself on offering great service to Aucklanders and customers’ experience and well-being are at the heart of their business.

The role
Reporting to the Head of People, this role will provide HR support across the employee life cycle, including (but not limited to) recruitment, L&D/training, culture and engagement, reward and recognition, performance management, ER/ IR, and projects.

The criteria

You will be self-motivated and passionate about taking on new challenges and different pieces of work. You will be comfortable navigating and juggling different priorities and demonstrate the ability to take ownership of your work.

You must possess an aligned qualification, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and have the confidence to build meaningful relationships with stakeholders at every level of the business.

This role is ideal for an experienced HR Advisor, potentially looking for a future step into Business Partnering, who is seeking more ownership across a broad range of exciting and challenging HR projects and initiatives.

In Return:

You will have a great leader, who will act as a coach and mentor and provide positive challenge and growth opportunities for you. You will be part of a small and close People Team, who delivers end-to-end solutions and are valued by the business and you will be well rewarded for your investment and energy.

Apply Now:

If you have the experience outlined above, a genuine interest in supporting people through change, and a current, permanent right to work in NZ then click “Apply now” via Seek in the link below:

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/68738591?type=standard#sol=a066cb1963a11a44b8aa432d983da5acce009b45

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Health and Safety Manager

This Rile is Now Filled

Join this fast-growing, tier 1 business, with ample growth opportunities with the business, a great team and culture, and a blended delivery and leadership role.

Advisory and Leadership role, high influence, and relationship management
Support the Auckland business and lead a small team, delivering regionally
Be well remunerated on Base + Vehicle + Benefits, reflecting what you bring to the role

About the role:

Join this fast-paced Tier 1 infrastructure business, in high growth and with a strong pipeline of work and projects Nationally. You will join a collaborative team, with a clear purpose and direction and with a leader who will inspire, coach, and challenge your personal growth. You will report directly to the Head of Health & Safety and work alongside a medium-sized team of safety professionals, who love what they do and are seriously focused on joint goals. You will have responsibility for supporting the Auckland business partners and stakeholders, whilst dually leading a small team of safety professionals, delivering regionally, and will work closely with the business partners and leaders across Auckland projects.

Responsibilities:

Develop and administer HSE education and safety programs
Oversee the business projects to develop and implement systems that identify, record, manage and report on risk and monitor the efficiency of these systems and their application to ensure proper implementation and usage.
Contribute to the development and implement occupational health and safety procedures based on approved company policies in the areas of health, safety, and environment
Investigate the causes of serious events on-site, perform audits and recommend actions to prevent future occurrences
Proactively support the Head of Health & Safety, in a 2IC capacity, to implement change management strategies that will drive a safety culture and result in improvement in the business safety performance.
Liaise with key stakeholders on HSE specific requirements and champion the business across all internal and external partners

About you

While previous safety leadership experience within construction and infrastructure would be beneficial, we welcome applications from safety professionals from a range of operational environments. Key to your success in this role will be your ability to communicate and maintain effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders in a very regulated and high-risk environment and with a commitment and interest in operations and operational excellence.

You will Bring:

Evidenced leadership, strategic thinking and ideally experience managing a small team, to deliver consistent outcomes in a large and complex safety-oriented organisation.
High level of skill in directing and working with a professional team in integrating and prioritising operational safety and assurance initiatives, standards and governance frameworks within a large and complex integrated passenger and rail infrastructure environment.
Extensive knowledge of contemporary safety, risk and assurance principles and practices as they apply to large, complex organisations, with a safety differently mentality/ methodology
Experience leading and influencing safety, risk and assurance professionals in implementing appropriate safety and risk management frameworks, strategies, programs, policies and procedures.
A relevant HSE qualification
Experience coaching and mentoring others in a relevant capacity, with a lead-from-the-front ethos and strong focus on your personal brand as a lever to influence others.

In return:

Join a seriously successful business, investing in people, safety and with a genuine vision/ purpose to achieve this and a leader that will take you to the next stages in your career. Be part of a culture of success and that cares about people and work with like-minded, driven safety professionals and Leaders, in a role you will get fired up about every day!

You will be financially rewarded and recognised for your expertise and work with great people, making a difference in NZ.

If you have the experience outlined above, a genuine interest in people, their safety and how you make a genuine impact and a current along with a current and permanent right to work in NZ then click “Apply now” via Seek in the link below or contact Michelle – Co-Director – Fusion Partners, for an initial exploratory discussion, in confidence.

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/66987656

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General Manager – Operations

28 March 2023

Location flexible from Airport to Botany
A great mix of Operational Management & Business Development/Account Manager
Join this Australian family-owned, established business, with a genuine investment in people
Lead from the front and genuinely contribute to growth and be rewarded accordingly

Join this family-owned, successful ANZ business, where people matter and relationships are key. Lots of opportunities to wrap around existing business and grow services across NZ.

Overview

This is a unique and exceptional opportunity to take on this Operational General Manager role, with responsibility for the ongoing development of New Zealand client contracts, growth, and management of the NZ operations, reporting to Sydney head office.

Manage key clients from Auckland International Airport to various other large retail operations with the support of your direct reports and team.

About the role:

Reporting to the General Manager ANZ, you will be responsible for fostering existing client relationships and identifying and creating new business opportunities to expand the NZ business
Work closely with the Directors /AU GM to identify and facilitate business opportunities to provide further growth.
Become a subject matter expert on competitors; monitor competitors’ service offering strategies to optimise market share.
Supported by your team, this role has ownership of demand and financial forecasting, customer budgeting; and strategic direction of the customer relationships and engagement strategies.
This is an opportunity to build your leadership credibility, mentoring and coaching your direct reports while driving customer strategy

Key requirements:

Relevant experience managing large operations from commercial, retail, and hospitality with a large workforce of over 200.

Knowledge of working with large blue-collar workers/employees and the ability to lead from the front where needed
High commercial and financial acumen, with budget / P&L management exposure and a real love for driving business growth
Strong BD and Account Management expertise to support your direct reports and to open new opportunities for the NZ business
Excellent communication and presentation skills both written and verbal, with experience leading tenders / RFP’s ideal
Superior influencing & relationship development skills and the ability to bring strong EQ and adapt your style to variable audiences

Experience from mid to large operational environments in hygiene/ cleaning/ retail/ hospitality/ health, with transferrable skills and expertise are welcomed.

In Return:

Join a business who care about their people and with the opportunities for further growth and development , both self and for the business are unlimited. Enjoy high autonomy, with support from the Australian business and shared services support team, with a balance of strategic to operational engagement in your role. You will be rewarded above market value for your expertise and genuinely contribute to the future shape of the business direction in NZ.

Apply Now: Closing Date for Applications will be 14th April unless extended

If you have the experience outlined above, a genuine interest in all of the above and a current, permanent right to work in NZ. APPLY NOW via Seek in the link below, or contact Michelle (Co-Director – FP) at: michelle@fusionpartners.co.nz/ Text: 021 300 546, to arrange a confidential discussion.

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/66469400?type=standard#sol=e109c0a7c842fb97bbf350eaa49cd3ef40c559c3

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Senior Health & Safety Lead

This role is now filled

· Manage a small team of 3 as a coach and mentor

· Full use company vehicle and a competitive salary

· Greenlane offices, with a great scope, support, challenge and influence

Join this meaningful alliance, in a role that allows for someone earlier in their leadership journey to step up, work with some exceptionally smart and talented people and lead a small team, influencing and impacting a great safety culture.

About the Organisation

Senior H&S Lead role in the alliance to maintain the Auckland State highway network. The alliance works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders as well as suppliers to deliver exceptional outcomes for customers using the Auckland transport system. You will have the opportunity to work with peers in H&S and with senior H&S Executive leaders, with a collaborative approach, focused on the best outcomes for the alliance.

About the Role

The Senior Health and Safety Lead will coordinate health & safety programs, provide advice and support on health & safety issues, monitor risks and advise staff on how to eliminate including promoting the maintenance of a safe working environment. They will ensure adherence to safety policies and procedures, drive actions to abate and control hazards and communicate safety concerns and issues to all levels of the organisation. The Senior Health and Safety Lead will implement a people and safety strategy that focuses on enhancing employee safety and wellbeing, developing people, driving performance and leading change through mentoring and coaching. Overall, fostering a platform of growth, inspiring and developing people to reach their potential at work.

Success in this role will depend on your ability to:

• Ensure your team is well-resourced with trained and competent people

• Develop, implement and evaluate effective interventions to build capability in health and safety

• Ensure regulatory compliance; all required plans and processes are in place and are regularly reviewed

• Oversee an audit programme across all parties in scope and ensure remedial actions are taken to lift all health and safety systems beyond compliance level

• Work with the supply chain to improve effectiveness of health and safety e.g. introduce effective safety in design principles in conjunction with other alliance teams

• Work closely and in alignment with other home organisation Health and Safety Managers and teams

· Identify and implement initiatives to improve, maintain a safety culture, which is business-led and supported/ informed through your specialist knowledge and influence.

About You:

Apply Now:

Qualifications:

• A relevant tertiary qualification is required either in health and safety or equivalent experience

Experience:

• Strong technical health and safety knowledge and experience

• 5+ years in team leadership roles ideally

• Experience in presenting and facilitating discussions at a senior level

• Proven experience working in a collective and collaborative leadership environment

• Proven ability to operate within strong compliance environments

Skills:

• Ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the team

• Ability to build and cultivate high performance in a complex team

• Strong customer service skills and open communication style

• A high level of energy and motivation with a desire to achieve outcomes

• Ability to achieve outcomes by influencing others and with a coaching and learning agile approach

Ideally, “Apply Now” via Seek in the link below or for a conversation prior to your application, contact Michelle & Wayne – Directors on 021 300 546 or e-mail: michelle@fusionpartners.co.nz

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/59450551?type=standout#sol=591e73f8e3254cda23bf902caca9d46be5bac8f8

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Executive Assistant to the CEO

This role is now filled

– Flexible hours. Start early/ leave early ideal

– Work with a highly capable and respected CEO, as a true right hand with high ownership/ full remit

– Be recognised and rewarded both with a competitive package and through cultural connection/ Kaupapa Māori environment

This is a truly special EA role, with a broad and interesting scope, wonderful cultural exposure with connection and working with people who are highly invested and passionate with a shared vision and commitment to Aotearoa’s future.

About the role:
This is a unique and challenging role that transcends the traditional duties of an Executive Assistant and will allow you to work as a true business partner and support to the Rangatira.
Providing one-to-one support to the Chief Executive Officer, this role balances managing day-to-day tasks with higher-level support which includes handling sensitive information, relationships and other special projects. This is a busy and challenging role where you will be involved in every facet of the business and work closely with the Chief of Staff and the EA to the SLT.

With genuine purpose in this organisation, a focus on people, and a special contribution to preserving Te Reo, this is a role and organisation where you will connect, thrive and want to go above and beyond.

Key responsibilities:
You will be an experienced Executive Assistant with a long and celebrated history supporting C-Suite Leaders to achieve excellence. Key skills and experience required include but are not limited to;

Extensive experience as an Executive Assistant supporting a C-Suite leader, working as a true business partner
Demonstrated experience in complex diary management, as well as booking travel on a national and international scale
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to draft and send correspondence on the behalf of your Leader
Extensive experience preparing, reviewing, formatting board papers and reports
Experience in minute-taking and secretarial duties
Dedicated to work with exceptional organization skills, and the ability to follow through on all matters
Ability to work autonomously, be proactive, and think outside the box when faced with issues
Sound judgment and morals with personal integrity, and the ability to remain calm under pressure
Flexibility in all areas including openness to travel, occasional after-hours support and work away from home on rare occasions only

What’s in it for you:

Join an exceptional leader, who is calm, considered and appreciates exceptional attention to detail and someone in this role that will act as a true partner, advisor and trusted support and have a broad, interesting and full remit, with high influence in the organisation.

Work within a highly respectful Kaupapa Māori environment, where people, ethics and values are the essence of day to day and people are at the heart of this organisation. This culture brings the best of traditional values, with forward-thinking business principles, exciting and creative work and cultivates a safe and engaging environment for people to do their best work.

Apply Now:

Ideally, “Apply Now” via Seek in the link below or for a conversation prior to your application, contact Michelle Visser – Director on 021 300 546 or e-mail: michelle@fusionpartners.co.nz

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/59448981?type=standout#sol=cd56baec392ff56485f473bf80f7d43b640d519c

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Health & Safety Advisor – Wellington

This role is now filled

True Advisory H&S role working closely with business leaders and operationally
Diverse/ Interesting Work within infrastructure with Lower North Island travel required, in and outside of Wellington with full use company vehicle.
Great pathway for growth and investment in your personal H&S Journey

The organisation

The role

– Provide support in the escalation of incidents to the relevant line management (based on severity) when an event occurs and be a trusted advisor for senior leaders

– Build and develop effective relationships with senior and line managers, workers, suppliers, and subcontractors.

– Work with suppliers and external stakeholders to drive best practice H&S across all business activities, being visible, engaging and a champion for all things HSW.

What’s in it for you?

Apply Now:

Ideally, “Apply Now” via Seek in the link below or for a conversation prior to your application, contact Michelle Visser – Director – 021 300 546.

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/59424174?type=standout#sol=46ed4dd84d829dfcd84508b2a51f3122384d5e02

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Director of Finance

This role is now filled

Reporting to the CEO with full financial remit
Join a business who are contributing to the revitalisation of te reo Māori
A competitive package, which includes 5 weeks leave after 12 months

Join a values-based organisation, with genuine purpose, connection and the opportunity to make a difference to the future of New Zealand.

About the business:

Whakaata Māori (previously known as Māori TV) plays a unique role in supporting the revitalisation of te reo me ngā tikanga Māori. Launched in 2004, as a result of the Crown recognising its responsibility to support Māori broadcasting to promote te reo me ngā tikanga Māori, Māori Television plays a clear founding role in supporting national efforts in revitalisation, which today is captured in the Maihi Karauna (Crown strategy for te reo revitalisation). At the same time, Māori Television plays an important role supporting community-level efforts to revitalise te reo Māori as a thriving language used by whānau, iwi, hapū and te reo speaker communities and stakeholders across the country. These community-level efforts are expressed in the Maihi Māori (the Māori, iwi and hapū strategy for te reo revitalisation).

About you:

You will demonstrate a commitment to the revitalisation of te reo Māori and embody this commitment through your own te ao Māori journey, whilst creating a safe space for growth and learning to take place for all in the Finance team. ·

You will be a trusted strategic advisor and financial steward for the organisation, the Board, the CEO and Senior Leadership Team. You will bring the required gravitas and knowledge through the leadership of integrated strategy and business planning, the monitoring and reporting of the organisation’s financial performance and the delivery of our outcomes as defined in the outcomes for success (Te Huapae), all aspects of financial management and the effective management of risk and compliance.

Whilst exposure to media would be an advantage, this is not required and we will happily receive applicants who bring the desired experience from a range of sectors/ backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as a true ambassador for the organisation in all facets and contribute as a member of a close knit Executive team
Lead your team, with high values alignment, integrity and an inclusive manner, as a coach and mentor
Develop and implement processes around capital expenditure and operational expenditure for the organisation, aligned to the organisational plan and outcomes 3
Prepare and manage the annual budget in partnership with relevant stakeholders
Lead the development of robust and comprehensive financial strategies
Seek opportunities to optimise operational financial performance
Oversee all financial planning and reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Liaise with relevant government departments, agencies and other external parties as required around financial matters
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation
Identify and lead projects in the Finance space as required to deliver efficiencies, automation or technological improvements
Create and Implement month-end and financial year close process to achieve accurate financial reporting
Oversee and manage audit, risk and compliance processes

Key Requirements:

Bachelors Degree in Accounting with minimum of 6 years experience
CAANZ qualified or similar postgraduate finance qualification is desirable.
A track record of senior accounting and financial functions within complex organisations and experience working up to a senior leadership level within finance
Proven experience within the management of accounting systems and processes
High level of organisational ability with a real eye for detail
Audit, Taxation and Compliance knowledge

The Benefits :

Join a values-based organisation, with genuine purpose, connection and the opportunity to make a difference to the future of New Zealand. You will have a genuine opportunity to lead from the front, contribute at Executive level to organisational outcomes and exposure/ the opportunity to immerse yourself in a Kaupapa environment, where people are valued for their contributions, at all levels and have a voice. A competitive package is offered, with an environment that supports people and helps them to do their best work.

Apply Now:

If you have the experience outlined above, a genuine interest in contributing to the outlined outcomes and a permanent right to work in NZ then “Apply now” via Seek in the link below. For a confidential conversation, call Michelle on 021 300 546.

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/58833001?type=standout#sol=7fb4c3bb63aa5f2708c4bb1d069f51b817f81635

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Financial Controller

This role is now filled

Reporting to the Director of Finance as a true 2IC
Join a business who are contributing to the revitalisation of te reo Māori
A competitive package, which includes 5 weeks leave after 12 months

Join a values-based organisation, with genuine purpose, connection and the opportunity to make a difference to the future of New Zealand.

About the business:

About you:

You will be a financial steward for Whakaata Māori through the management of all finance and accounting day-to-day operations and the monitoring and reporting of Whakaata Māori’s financial performance. The Financial Controller also acts as the Tāhuhu Tahua’s second-in-charge.

Whilst exposure to media would be an advantage, this is not required and we will happily receive applicants who bring the desired experience from a range of sectors/ backgrounds and likewise we encourage applications from people with a genuine commitment to te reo Māori, with a genuine interest, willingness and commitment to grow/develop your own understanding and support others in their personal journeys to do so.

Key Responsibilities:

Ownership and delivery of day-to-day finance and accounting operations.
Support financial training including induction of finance systems, controls, processes and understanding of management accounting principles.
Support the delivery of regular “finance for non-finance” capability sessions to kaimahi.
Managing and continually improving the processes for financial forecasting and budgets, and overseeing the preparation of all financial reporting.
Identify and present opportunities for reporting, process and system improvements and work with other
Effective cash management including the approval of accounts payable and payroll payment runs, regular cash flow forecasting and term deposit management.

Key Requirements:

More than 5 years commercial experience within a similar role
A tertiary qualification in Accounting/Finance
CAANZ qualified or similar postgraduate finance qualification is desirable.
A strong communicator with the ability to build relationships within the business
Have a strong desire to identify and improve business process
Has the ability to work as part of a Team.
Ability to multitask, well organised and analytical, commitment, honesty, integrity and reliability, and ability to work autonomously to deadlines.
Advanced Excel Skills

The Benefits :

Join a values based organisation, with genuine purpose, connection and the opportunity to make a difference to the future of New Zealand. You will have a genuine opportunity to lead from the front, contribute at Executive level to organisational outcomes and exposure/ the opportunity to immerse yourself in a Kaupapa environment, where people are valued for their contributions, at all levels and have a voice. A competitive package is offered, with an environment that supports people and helps them to do their best work.

Apply Now:

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/58833111?type=standout#sol=bcf84de3e706831813d25b45f09610e524165ee4

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Health & Safety Advisor – Christchurch

This role is now filled

True Advisory H&S role working closely with business leaders and operationally
Diverse/ Interesting Work within infrastructure with South Island travel required, in and outside of Christchurch
Great pathway for growth and investment in your personal H&S Journey

The organisation

The role

– Provide support in the escalation of incidents to the relevant line management (based on severity) when an event occurs and be a trusted advisor for senior leaders

– Build and develop effective relationships with senior and line managers, workers, suppliers, and subcontractors.

– Work with suppliers and external stakeholders to drive best practice H&S across all business activities, being visible, engaging and a champion for all things HSW.

What’s in it for you?

Apply Now:

If you have the experience outlined above, a genuine interest in supporting people through change and a current, permanent right to work in NZ then “Apply now” via Seek in the link below:

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/58580904

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HR People Partner

This role is now filled

Step into a great business culture, with varied work, positive change and work with senior stakeholders to support their operations GM and work across their Employment Relations Support function and end-to-end Business Partnering.

– City fringe South, with one day remote available and flexible hours

– True partnering opportunity, with pace and positive challenge

– Varied/ interesting work, with an inclusive team and a great coach as a leader

The organisation
Our client is an essential services business with an inclusive and supportive work environment for all its staff. With people at the core of their company, this organisation is evolving, with fast pace, interesting and value add work and a respected people and culture team.

The role
Reporting into the Head of People, this role will provide HR support across the employee life cycle, including (but not limited to) Change, L&D/training, Culture and Engagement, Commercial / Strategic People & Performance Support, ER/ IR exposure.

The criteria

You will be self-motivated and passionate about taking on new challenges and different pieces of work. You will be comfortable navigating and juggling different priorities and demonstrate the ability to take ownership of your work.
You must possess an aligned qualification, strong interpersonal and communication skills and have the confidence to build meaningful relationships with stakeholders at every level of the business.

This role is ideal for an experienced Advisor/ Senior Advisor looking for your next step up and ideally suited to a relationship-based and commercially astute people partner, with strong ER foundations and a desire to partner with senior leaders and the wider business.

In Return:

You will have a great leader, who will act as a coach and mentor and provide positive challenges and growth opportunities for you. You will be part of a close and collaborative People Team, who deliver end-to-end solutions and are valued by the business and you will be well rewarded for your investment and energy.

Apply Now:

If you have the experience outlined above, a genuine interest in supporting people through change and a current, permanent right to work in NZ then “Apply now” via Seek in the link below:

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/58496880

NB: We will only consider applicants currently in NZ, with a permanent right to work here, given current border restrictions/ considerations.

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Remuneration and Rewards Specialist

This role is now filled

– Great team, leader and scope of work

– High ownership and culture of flexible working/ Greenlane HO

– Permanent role, well remunerated & valued for your expertise

Join this fast-paced business, delivering fresh products for Kiwis and the international market every day and love what you do! Join a business that cares about delivering great products and about their people. In brand new offices, with a high level of flexibility, this business puts people first and has a strong culture of inclusion. You will work with successful peers and exec members and have access to interesting work and application of your expertise.

About the business:

New Zealand owned global organisation who are passionate about growing healthier futures. With a history of 125 years, 2,000 people are located in 13 countries, where they grow, market, sell and distribute high-quality fresh produce to customers in more than 60 countries.

About you:

You will enjoy working with a diverse and smart group of people and be excited by the prospect of exposure to both NZ and international teams/ markets. You will enjoy working alone and as part of a team, with self drive, high ownership and a consultative approach.

About the opportunity:

As a remuneration and benefits specialist who is able to deal with highly confidential information, your experience will also include:

5+ years’ experience in a specialist remunerations and benefits capacity
Degree level education – HR related qualifications advantageous
Design and implementation of fixed and variable pay plans, job evaluations, salary recommendations and external/internal benchmarking to support reward and benefit offerings
Working and technical knowledge of relevant remuneration frameworks, policies and regulatory/legislative issues including best practice and industry trends.
Data analytics and HRIS skills
Knowledge and understanding of payroll legislation and administration
Knowledge of HR related tax matters such as FBT/ exposure to waged and non-waged staff
Co-ordinate and provide analytical support to key group and regional remuneration processes including annual remuneration review
Maintenance of key remuneration data within the payroll and other HR systems including the timely and accurate recording of remuneration package information (Fixed Remuneration, STI, job grade)

In Return:

You will work with a supportive leader and team, with autonomy to inform and drive your area of expertise, contributing to the bigger picture but with supportive around this thinking and the ability to influence and guide key stakeholders in the business. You will work closely with other teams and have interesting work, projects and the ability to add value, as a specialist in this space.

Apply Now:

If you have the experience outlined above, with a genuine interest and a current, permanent right to work in NZ then apply now in the link below or contact Michelle, Co-Director, on 021 300 546 for confidential enquiries.

NB: We will only consider applicants currently in NZ, with a permanent right to work here, given current border restrictions/ considerations.

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/57765639?type=standout#sol=1e0aea02b534fd811d9a7e6ff0d1ffebd65c3941

People and Culture Partner

This role is now filled

– Penrose Based HO with flexible working

– Collaborative HR Team & Leader

– Great scope and end-to-end HR exposure, with a diverse range of projects and lots of growth initiatives

Join this fast-paced and high-growth industry and business, with interesting work, scope and remit and a team that love what they do!

About the Organisation:

This is a construction business, going gangbusters and part of an industry with ongoing demand and genuinely contributes to NZ being a great place to live. Enjoy being part of a close-knit HR team and truly partnering with your business units, to add value, enhance people experience and solve business problems.

The role
Reporting to the Head of People, this role will provide HR support across the employee life cycle, including (but not limited to) diversity and inclusion work, L&D/training, culture and engagement, reward and recognition, performance management, ER/ IR and projects.

The criteria

You will be self-motivated and passionate about taking on new challenges and different pieces of work. You will be comfortable navigating and juggling different priorities and demonstrate the ability to take ownership of your work.

You must possess an aligned qualification, strong interpersonal and communication skills and have the confidence to build meaningful relationships with stakeholders at every level of the business.

This role is ideal for an HR Advisor, with a minimum of 2 years foundational experience and potentially looking for a step into business partnering/ a more senior advisory role who is seeking more ownership across a broad range of exciting and challenging HR projects and initiatives.

In Return:

You will have a great leader, who will act as a coach and mentor and provide positive challenge and growth opportunities for you. You will be part of a small and close People Team, who deliver end-to-end solutions and are valued by the business and you will be well rewarded for your investment and energy.

Apply Now:

NB: We will only consider applicants currently in NZ, with a permanent right to work here, given current border restrictions/ considerations.

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/57747537?type=standout#sol=3fb9e350a0c6af894e5e04ad2368e7e698bd661d

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Group Commercial Manager

This Role is Now Filled

An executive role with national reach and within a global organisation

Lead 4 x GMs in a highly technical and complex business, with an exciting scope and high ownership

A well established and highly profitable business, with further growth plans

Be part of a significant global organisation, where you will have high influence and autonomy for commercial decisions in NZ.

The world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company

SGS is a Swiss multinational company headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland which provides inspection, verification, testing and certification services. It has more than 93,000 employees and operates over 2,600 offices and laboratories worldwide. It ranked on Forbes Global 2000 in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020 and 2021.

Attributes & Experience:

You will be a leader that understands how to drive performance and results through your leaders and similarly, aims to take others on the journey with you, building trust and understanding through your knowledge and commercial expertise.

You will ideally understand and have proven experience managing highly technical and educated individuals, who are knowledge experts in their areas of expertise and will be able to quickly get across a highly complex business, with multiple sub specialisations and a global footprint.

You will bring extensive commercial expertise and financial acumen, with the ability to manage external relationships, large agreements and create opportunities for future areas of growth/ opportunities.

You will display gravitas and an engaging, collaborative leadership style, with the ability to challenge and be challenged. You will bring people together to achieve organisational goals, provide exceptional customer engagement and continue to explore and create opportunities for strategic growth, with the MD.

The Benefits:

You will join a significant global organisation, with high influence, autonomy for commercial decisions in NZ and report to an established and highly successful MD( also based in NZ), with four GMs reporting to you. You will influence and impact the future direction of the business growth in NZ and have exposure to global peers and executives in your role, extending your growth, brand profile and learnings, as a senior leader.

You will be well remunerated for the value you bring, with a package that comprises a base salary, STI and car/ allowance component.

Join a close-knit NZ Leadership team in NZ and be a leader of leaders, in a complex, constantly growing and changing agile business, with high challenge and a broad scope.

How to Apply:

Fusion Partners is exclusively retained for this role and as such all applications need to be directed to Fusion Partners.

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/56068576?type=standout#sol=56f5783d7186936e1f6414fcb1b2787cfa6eb050

NB: We will only consider applicants who are currently in NZ, with a permanent right to work, given current border restrictions/ considerations

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Health and Safety Manager

This role is now filled

National remit and end-to-end Health & Safety
Great team culture, systems and leader
Hands-on Leadership role in Retail

Join this iconic business and help them take their next stage of the journey in Health & Safety, with strong leadership and a close-knit people team.

About the Company:

Large National NZ business with over 2,000 FTE, with a strong focus on people and safety. Reporting into the General Manager Human Resources and working with a team of supportive and high performing HR professionals and business stakeholder, you will enjoy a large amount of autonomy and contribute to health and safety planning and execution. Your role will involve some travel nationally, as required and you will lead projects and day-to-day, with an extremely varied and interesting portfolio, that plays to your strengths.

About the Role:

This is a hands-on operational role, with high levels of autonomy, supporting the business to embrace H & S initiatives and truly create a culture that reflects this. This will include Health & Safety strategy implementation, project management, acting as a champion for health and safety and acting as a true business partner. You will have one direct report and your key stakeholders will include business leads, store managers and your peer group, across People & Culture.

You will Demonstrate:

Strong knowledge and interest in H&S, with strong examples of outcomes delivered, in a similar environment/business.(ideally from retail, logistics/ warehousing environments) and hold a relevant qualification, NEBOSH or be working towards this.
The ability to support business with any and all queries, incidents that arise and with a genuine interest in supporting business leaders to manage and mitigate risk and create a culture that supports going home safely every day.
Strong communication and influencing skills at all levels and the ability to contribute to strategic planning and initiatives
You will be someone who takes high ownership in your role/ remit and likewise, to have a commitment to ongoing learning, coaching and feedback, for growth
You will demonstrate resilience, high work ethic and the ability to make the complex simple and take others on the journey

In Return/ Value for You:

Work with a collaborative and highly engaged team of peers, who enjoy each other and offer strong support. You will be entering a business that looks after their people exceptionally well through lockdowns and genuinely put their people first. You will have ongoing opportunities for personal growth, with a forward-thinking leader to challenge and coach you, as needed and who will likewise value your expertise and what you bring to the team. Additionally, you will have a national remit with some travel, however mainly based at head office, surrounded by your team, senior leaders and enjoy great technology and the platforms already in place, for the next stages of cultural development and safety across the business.

How to apply

APPLY NOW in the link below/ contact Michelle Visser (Fusion Partners Co-Director) on 021 300 546, to discuss in confidence today.

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/56013675?type=standout#sol=b89033c5bf0c5bac13466548364ac2edecdd0b30

NB: We will only consider applicants who are currently in NZ, with a permanent right to work, given current border restrictions/ considerations.

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Continuous Improvement Manager

This role is now filled

– Join a successful and well-known business in this newly created role

– Develop and lead business improvement programmes

– Own your role and be rewarded for your expertise

Join this successful and fast-growing, SME food & grocery business and develop your experience as a go-to in this space, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer

The Business:

New Zealand’s longest-standing business in their sector, a well-loved and successful New Zealand brand.

We are looking for a CI Specialist responsible for driving sustainable and profitable growth through strategic management and delivery of operational and quality process improvement opportunities whilst ensuring consistent application across all operating sites.

The Opportunity:

A newly created role and genuinely exciting career opportunity for an experienced Continuous Improvement Specialist. In this role, you will work closely with Operational and Projects teams to increase productivity through improved changes, to establish and deliver a continuous improvement framework. Challenging the status quo and analysing current practices to develop change management strategies to ensure the successful implementation of CI initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Implement and drive a CI culture to a high degree
Oversee and manage the delivery of strategic, operational, and continuous improvement projects
Report on project delivery to the leadership team
Provide training and support the business in all CI project management initiatives
Understand the businesses priorities, and manage key stakeholders input to set projects up for success
Deliver required project benefits in line with business forecasts and project timelines
Establish an open feedback environment to promote a culture of transparency to influence and implement change
Analyse processes and procedures, investigate shortfalls, issues, and opportunities in current business processes
Form multi-disciplinary teams with business participants to ensure buy-in and ownership of the outcomes
Prepare continuous improvement business cases for endorsement

Knowledge and Skills

Lean manufacturing qualifications, including 6 Sigma, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing.
Project & Change Management experience
Logistics operations experience
Minimum 5 years’ experience within a manufacturing, production or warehousing business.
Experience in delivering, implementing and managing CI
Experience in affecting organisational wide change
Experience in engaging with senior leaders to deliver strategic and operational plans
Problem-solving skills
High-level communication skills with the ability to challenge and be challenged within a progressive and supportive environment

What’s in it for you?

Work with a fast-growing SME, where customer experience is key and where you will contribute to enhancing all things that lead to this
Enjoy a varied and broad programme of work/ scope and high ownership in your role, influencing and taking others through positive change
Create your own pathway in the business, with a runway to develop and grow with this business

How to apply

APPLY NOW in the link below/ contact Michelle Visser (Fusion Partners Co-Director) on 021 300 546, to discuss in confidence today.

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/56012955

NB: We will only consider applicants who are currently in NZ, with a permanent right to work, given current border restrictions/ considerations.

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Senior Recruitment Specialist

This role is now filled

•CBD Fringe

•Flexible/Remote Working

•End to end scope with high ownership and influence

Act as a true business partner, engaging/partnering with the hiring Managers in a well-established financial services business

About the organisation:

Our client partner is an established SME, within the financial services industry and they are embarking on a journey of positive change, positioning for the future and with a focus on customer and business improvement, across the organisation. With a newly developed People & Culture Team and high investment in talent attraction, retention and experience, as a part of their change journey.

Responsibilities:

You will act as a true business partner, engaging/partnering with the hiring managers to understand requirements, complete the talent request briefing/Intake session setting realistic expectations and education on the end to end hiring process. Your role will include:

Full-cycle recruitment from sourcing through to offer acceptance
Mentorship and guide hiring managers on Recruitment related policies, processes and interview skills.
Generate candidate flow for all open requisitions utilising the most effective and cost-efficient methods available consisting of direct advertising, preparing job postings, updating Internet sites, and selecting recruitment agency usage.
Screen and refer qualified applicants to hiring managers for interviewing.
Prepare, present, and negotiate job offers in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with company compensation and benefits guidelines.
Manage and actively participate in Recruitment related projects of varying complexity, importance and priority
Contribute to the development of the annual Recruitment planning and strategy development.

Experience you will bring:

Experience in the selection, interviewing and recruitment at all role levels
Ability to build positive relationships at all levels of the organisation and externally with candidates and vendors
Excellent organisational, communication, and social skills
Demonstrated experience in managing competing priorities and delivering high-quality outcomes within agreed timeframes
Ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders
Ability to manage process and administration requirements, finding streamlined approaches where possible
Excellent written communication skills for the creation of reports and correspondence
Strong verbal communication skills and presentation ability
Demonstrated problem-resolution, lateral thinking and creative skills

In Return:

You will join a newly formed People & Culture team and report directly to a CPO, who will empower and encourage your ideas, allowing you to add genuine value to thinking and the bigger picture, whilst getting on with the day to day operational support for talent requirements. You will be the ‘go to’ expert for all things recruitment, including leading talent projects and improvements in systems and processes and as a business partner. Rewarded for your expertise and provided strong autonomy and flexibility in your role, this is a great role, with the opportunity to take the business on a journey of talent evolution.

APPLY NOW in the link below/ contact Michelle Visser (Fusion Partners Co-Director) on 021 300 546, to discuss in confidence today.

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/55978852?type=standout#sol=5bde2d13f1173a0109c05be7f441bfb2905a9ebd

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Chief Operating Officer – Retail

South Island

This role is now filled

COO role with pathway into CEO/ transition from existing CEO
Strong retail leadership background, with multiple offerings and multi-site management
Empathetic People Leader with Change Experience

The total management of the H & J Smith’s Retail Division with full day-to-day responsibility for the business and be fully involved in future planning and vision for the continued success of the business and it’s people.

About the Business:

Established in 1900 in Invercargill, the company is a Southland icon regarded for its progressive nature and commitment to serving the communities in which it operates.

What started in a small store more than 100 years ago has grown to be one of New Zealand’s largest privately-owned retail companies with the group now encompassing not only the department stores in Invercargill, Queenstown and Gore; but also Armoury Fashion Boutique’s in both of these markets, and an Outdoor store in Invercargill.

The business has been extremely well managed to date, with a high level of care and attention to both it’s customers and to employees, which is testament to the Directors and Executive Team. Further change and evolution awaits and now require a fresh perspective and energy to continue the exceptional journey they have had to date.

Retaining the unique and special history of this business, whilst supporting their next steps in evolution and securing the future of this business will be equally important in this role, as will genuine care for people and customer experience alike.

The Role

The total management of the H & J Smith’s Retail Division which includes:

Providing strategic focus and leadership
Problem Solving and Results Focused
Achieving predetermined levels of profitability and financial well-being
Ensuring maximum operational efficiency of H & J Smith and its subsidiary companies
Ensuring the quality of store and subsidiary company operations reflects the expectations of customers, suppliers and the shareholders
Providing effective leadership, management and development of staff
Ensuring the effective management and development of external company relationships
Build and embed the existing vision with a key focus on growth; and maintaining the positive, connected culture that already exists within the business.
Continue to build the market profile; ensure accurate reporting on revenue, utilisation and profitability; manage the target levels of revenue, growth and profit; ensure that exceptional service is provided, and maintain a cohesive working environment across the business.

The role will report to the MD to effectively service the Board of Directors and will have full day-to-day responsibility for the business and be fully involved in future planning and vision for the continued change and success of the business and it’s people.

About You
You will have experience working within retail, and you will already have held a similar-sized role, i.e. Managing Director, COO, or a General Manager across ideally department stores or a multi-faceted retail business.

A strong background in Merchandising will be advantageous.

You will be inspirational, a problem solver and critical thinker, have strong presentation skills and a high level of commercial acumen, with a consistent focus on delighting customers, which will filter through your people and how the operation continues to run.

This is a unique and special environment, within a family run business and one that has become iconic in local communities, with absolute care and commitment to the experience they create, for their customers.

In Return

You will enjoy a supportive and engaging relationship with the Board, with a supportive and collaborative MD, who genuinely cares about the business and people. You will have a wide remit, from strategy and vision to execution and the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organisation, with a family feel and culture that is a combination of personal and professional, at its best. You will have an opportunity to take learnings to date and apply these in your first CEO role, with the right balance of support and autonomy to thrive and with the opportunity to further enhance a successful and established business, whilst influencing change for future evolution and success.

Apply Now:

Fusion Partners have been exclusively retained on behalf of H&J Smith for the recruitment of this position and as such please direct any queries or applications only to Fusion Partners directly.

If you have the experience outlined above, with a genuine interest and a current, permanent right to work in NZ then click “Apply now” via Seek in the link below or contact Michelle, Co-Director, on 021 300 546 for confidential enquiries.

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/55565637?type=standout#sol=2a45f488d3de93c1b0428c6fe6012768df267944

NB: We will only consider applicants who are currently in NZ, with a permanent right to work, given current border restrictions/ considerations.

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Head of Health & Safety

(This role is now filled)

Join this organisation and lead a team of safety professionals, who are committed to Auckland being a great place to live and experience the best of what we have to offer and work with a collaborative team, leader and employer, who put people first.

Deliver a genuine impact to Aucklander’s in this end to end health and safety leadership role
Enjoy true diversity in this scope and with multi risk profile/ interesting work
Grow your career with an exceptional public sector employer & work with a collaborative and engaged team

About this organisation:

About the Position:

The Head of Health, Safety, and Wellbeing is responsible for developing and implementing health, safety and wellbeing strategy and ensuring they meet obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act, enhancing safety culture and thinking, with the community and their people’s safety and wellbeing at the heart of everything they do.

This organisation is on a journey and there is a genuine opportunity to impact thinking, direction and value, at this stage of their journey, with your technical and leadership expertise being key to success, creating a customer-focused and inclusive culture that people are genuinely connected and proud to be a part of.

With a team of five and some great platforms for growth, there is room for further enhancement and to take this organisation to the next stages of maturity in strategy and execution.

This is a leadership role, with strong scope, value and reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will have high ownership in this role and support to effect change, with a focus on relationships and positive outcomes.

Experience & Qualifications :

You will hold a NEBOSH/ equivalent formal qualification in Occupational Health & Safety and bring a minimum of + 8 years within Health, Safety & Wellbeing, with strong leadership experience within your areas of expertise.

To set you up for success in this role, you will bring:

An engaging, collaborative and empathetic leadership style
The ability to lead through influence and build strong relationships, at all levels of an organisation
Demonstrated strategic thinking and ability to translate strategy to action
Strong written skills, up to board level and a high level of attention to detail
A sound understanding of tikanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles will be ideal/ an openness to increasing understanding and application
Expertise in people management and a strong understanding of NZ legislation and application
A solid understanding of people and culture and act as a role model, connecting other’s to purpose and outcomes, building a high-performance culture
Ideally previous experience within government agencies/ public sector, however not essential

Applications:

All applications should be via SEEK (in the link below) and confidential enquiries can be made, prior to application by contacting Michelle Visser (Co-Director – Fusion Partners), via email: michelle@fusionpartners.co.nz or on 021 300 546.

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/54723064?type=standout#searchRequestToken=c8fb9035-5671-4f24-8aac-335436b18e58

The closing date for applications will be: 17^th November

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Commercial Manager

(This role is now filled)

About the Organisation:

UniServices champions research and ideas with the power to change the world. From seeking out and bringing together partners in academic institutions, industry and government to build new knowledge and solutions from research through to nurturing and commercialising the ideas and intellectual property that arise from the University of Auckland’s great minds.

About the Role:

This role is seriously unique and impactful! As a financial specialist, you will be responsible for exploring and uncovering growth opportunities and acting as a true consultant to all stakeholders, from market research and business plan development through to go-to-market strategies. In addition to Finance, you will work closely with Operations and Business leads to develop these opportunities, secure funding, coach and mentor these businesses, through R&D development phases, hand-in-hand with the University of Auckland

This is not a traditional Finance role! It requires entrepreneurial thinking, commercial business know-how and a desire to make a difference, through genuine consulting and expertise. Relationships matter in this role, with high influence and the ability to solve problems, think creatively and communicate with absolute clarity.

Additionally, you will:

Identify areas of improvement for more effective commercial management practices
Use industry knowledge to establish appropriate benchmarks, support new initiatives and business cases and identify efficiencies, emerging trends and opportunities
Develop and communicate clear objectives and take a complex set of tasks and put them into a logical sequence for implementation
Organise and prioritise workflow to meet applicable operational performance goals and business requirements
Undertake effective communication using styles and methods appropriate to the team and key stakeholders’ expectations and desired outcomes
Provide management and guidance in regards to operational matters, project development and execution.
Be succinct in reporting at Executive level and the detailed operational and project management level.

About you:

You will have a minimum of 10 + years’ experience post CA/CPA qualification gained within financial management

It is essential that you are a natural influencer with the ability to engage as a true business partner who will actively contribute high-quality ideas to business performance discussions.

You will have the ability to understand commercially, technically and financially complicated issues and translate these into workable solutions.

You will bring with you demonstrated strategic planning, financial and operational management experience and start-up exposure and/or consulting experience would be advantageous. A genuine desire and commitment to supporting new businesses in NZ is key.

In Return:

You will be joining an organisation that makes a genuine difference to business and NZ on the world stage

Operate in a truly flexible working environment, where people’s wellbeing is key and uniqueness celebrated

Be well-remunerated for your expertise, with an opportunity for huge exposure and pathway to CEO and a great leader/ coach

Varied and Interesting work that really will invigorate and challenge

Apply Now:

If you have the experience outlined above, with a genuine interest and a current, permanent right to work in NZ then click “Apply now” via Seek in the link below or send your CV directly to: michelle@fusionpartners.co.nz

NB: We will only consider applicants who are currently in NZ, with a permanent right to work, given current border restrictions/ considerations.

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/54219072?type=standout#searchRequestToken=32b48f1d-db2c-43be-a090-752c2bf2a144

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Human Resources Business Partner (2 roles)

(This role is now filled)

– Business Partner roles in this gritty, operational and customer-centric business – Commercial focus, strong focus on people coaching and influencing skills – Two opportunities available within a new HR team structure

Work from strategic to operational execution, with broad and interesting project /transformational projects, with day-to-day support to the business.

About the company:

Global freight and logistics business with a strong focus on customer experience, aiming to enhance this and constantly evolve to meet consumer expectations. They have strong investment for growth and seriously interesting work, impact opportunity as a result of their transformation, now underway.

About the roles:

You will work, as part of a small and well-formed HR team, reporting to an engaging and collaborative HR leader, who is passionate about customer delivery and the future direction of the business. You will deliver high impact people solutions, which enable the business to achieve its strategic and customer growth objectives. This role includes a combination of ER, Training & Development, Project and Change Management. You will be seen as a business advisor and partner closely with business leaders to support their teams and business success, with the ability to challenge, coach and work cross-functionally across business units.

Keys to success:

You will have proven experience as a Senior Advisor /HR Business Partner ideally from a large complex business together with the ability to learn and navigate complex structures in order to deliver an effective HR service. You will have strong EQ and commercial awareness, delivering commercial HR initiatives, advice and support, to add tangible value. For one of these roles, experience having led a small team or coaching more junior members of the team will be highly desirable.

In Return:

You will receive strong mentorship and opportunities and exposure to broad scope in your work, new and complex projects and business initiatives. Enjoy being part of a close-knit, well respected and business-focused HR team that delivers and fast track your learning, growth and HR career.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, “Apply Now” via Seek in the Link below:

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/54000856?type=standout#searchRequestToken=fb0a320d-acbe-4db1-8b2d-a8332a261f93

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Health, Safety & Environment Manager

(This role is now filled)

Global & Trusted Essential Services Business
Reporting into Australia, with High Autonomy & Influence
Lead a team of 3, Take the Business to Next Stages of H&S Cultural Maturity

Work with a forward-thinking leader to challenge you and likewise provide you with high ownership for the NZ business.

About the Company:

Join this National NZ business, with a strong focus on people and safety. Reporting into the General Manager HSE/ Risk in Australia and working closely with the NZ business leaders and stakeholders, you will enjoy a large amount of autonomy and contribute to health and safety planning and execution. Your role will involve some travel nationally, as required and you will lead projects and day-to-day, with an extremely varied and interesting portfolio, that plays to your strengths.

About the Role:

You will lead a team of three, with high levels of autonomy, supporting the business to embrace HSW initiatives and truly create a culture that reflects this. This will include Health & Safety strategy implementation, project management, acting as a champion for health and safety and acting as a true business partner/expert. You will build strong relationships, influence and challenge thinking, coaching the leaders to drive this across all areas of the business.

You will Demonstrate:

Strong understanding of H&S legislation and the latest thinking in Health & Safety, with strong examples of outcomes delivered, in a similar environment/business.(ideally from retail, logistics/ FMCG environments) and hold a relevant qualification
The ability to support business with any and all queries, incidents that arise and with a genuine interest in supporting business leaders to manage and mitigate risk and create a culture that supports going home safely every day.
Strong communication and influencing skills at all levels and the ability to drive and contribute to strategic planning and initiatives
You will be someone who takes high ownership in your role/ remit and likewise, to have a commitment to ongoing learning, coaching and feedback, for growth
You will demonstrate resilience, a high work ethic and the ability to make the complex simple and take others on the journey

In Return/ Value for You:

You will be entering a business that look after their people exceptionally well through lockdowns and genuinely put their people first. You will have ongoing opportunities for personal growth, with a forward-thinking leader to challenge you and likewise provide you with high ownership for the NZ Business journey. Additionally, you will have a national remit with some travel, however mainly based at head office, surrounded by your team, senior leaders and enjoy great technology platforms already in place, for the next stages of cultural development and safety across the business.

If you have the experience to fulfil the role, live and breathe Health & Safety and want to commence a new journey with a trusted essential services organisation, with a global footprint click “Apply now” via SEEK in the link below:

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/53585187?type=standout#searchRequestToken=814c24f2-7846-49a7-8fe5-f2b428c06b0e

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Health and Safety Business Partner

(This role is now filled)

True Business Partnering Role, working closely with GM’s
Wiri Based, with National Travel & Diverse/ Interesting Work
Good Package Plus Car Full Use

The organisation

The role

You will provide H&S advice and support to the Business Units within a particular portfolio and really partner with the operational teams to identify, assess and manage H&S hazards and risk. You will work closely with the business to develop and prepare controls and solutions that eliminate or minimise those risks.

– Provide support in the escalation of incidents to the relevant line management (based on severity) when an event occurs and be a trusted advisor for senior leaders

– Build and develop effective relationships with Divisional and Business Unit managers, line managers, workers, suppliers, and Subcontractors.

– Work with suppliers and external stakeholders to drive best practice H&S across all business activities, being visible, engaging and a champion for all things HSW.

Although this role is based in Auckland, travel to other regions will be required and this will be planned by you, in advance, with high ownership and autonomy around how you manage this and your role.

What’s in it for you?

You will be well remunerated, including a car, for personal and professional use (and fuel card) and work with a great team, on a mission to add value and change the status quo. You will have a peer group and a collaborative leader, who will support your growth, whilst providing you with the freedom to own your role and work, with a ‘ no surprises policy’ and progressive ideas/ thinking.

Apply Now:

Ideally, “Apply Now” via Seek in the link below, or for a conversation prior to your application, contact Michelle Visser – Director on 021 300 546 or e-mail

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/53536964

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HR Business Partner

(This role is now filled)

$120,000 – $150,000

Agile, fast paced business
Strategic HR Business Partner role
Commercial focus, with a strong focus on people coaching and influencing skills

Work on interesting high-level project work/transformational projects, alongside day-to-day support for your portfolio/ business leaders.

About the company:

As market leaders in their industry, a unique job opportunity exists for an experienced HR Business Partner to join their large HR team based in Auckland CBD.

About the role:

You will work with similarly commercially astute HR practitioners to drive change and influence business outcomes. You will deliver high impact people solutions, which enable the business to achieve its strategic and customer growth objectives. This role includes a combination of ER, Training & Development, Project and Change Management. You will be seen as a business advisor and partner closely with business leaders to support their teams and business units success, with the ability to challenge, coach and work cross-functionally across business units.

Keys to success:

You will have proven experience as an HR Business Partner ideally from a large complex business together with the ability to learn and navigate complex structures in order to deliver an effective HR service. You will have strong EQ and commercial awareness, delivering commercial HR initiatives, advice and support, to add tangible value.

In return, you will receive strong mentorship and opportunities for exposure to new and complex projects and business initiatives. Enjoy being part of a successful, well respected and business-focused HR team that delivers and fast track your learning, growth and HR career.

Applications:

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/53076681?type=standout#searchRequestToken=ba202140-0c63-401b-8ad2-88fb945371e9

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Health & Safety Business Partner

This role is now filled

About the Company:

Join this forward-thinking business, with a strong focus on people and safety. Reporting into operations and safety, you will work with a team of engaged business stakeholders, enjoy autonomy and contribute to health and safety planning and execution. Your role will involve some travel nationally, as required and you will lead projects and day-to-day, with a broad scope of responsibilities.

About the Role:

This is a hands on operational role, with high levels of autonomy, supporting the business to embrace H&S initiatives and truly create a culture that reflects this. This will include planning, implementation, project management and you will be a trusted advisor to the business.

You will bring:

A demonstrated knowledge and interest in H&S, with strong examples of outcomes delivered within a similar role
Ideal experience within manufacturing and logistics
The ability to support business with any and all queries and incidents that arise and with genuine interest in supporting business leaders to manage and mitigate risk, whilst driving a culture of safety first.
Strong communication and influencing skills at all levels and the ability to contribute to strategic planning and initiatives.
Hold or be working towards a recognised health and safety qualification

In Return:

Be rewarded for your expertise, have the opportunity to share and contribute to the future growth of the business and safety culture. You work with like-minded people, with a leadership team that fully support and lead from the front, in respect to safety culture and development.

You will enjoy an adult environment, with flexibility and freedom to own your role and impact in the business.

Applications:

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/53065813?type=standout#searchRequestToken=ff4015f5-fcf4-4f85-93bf-b642241add3d

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Head of Health, Safety and Wellness

This role is now filled

Join the Ministry, who work every day to build a safer, prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders, wherever they are.

Make a genuine impact in the lives of New Zealander’s globally
Contribute & be valued for your expertise, thinking and work with a diverse and collaborative team, who respect each other
Grow your career with an exceptional public sector employer in Wellington’s hub and immerse yourself in interesting and meaningful work.

About this organisation:

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (the Ministry) acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders. We do this by building connections with and influencing other countries to advance New Zealand’s interests, project New Zealand values and secure the outcomes that matter to New Zealand. We pursue the Government’s international priorities and provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world.

About the Position:

The Head of Health, Safety, and Wellbeing is responsible for developing and implementing MFAT’s health, safety and wellbeing strategy and ensuring the Ministry meets its obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act and puts it’s people and their safety and wellbeing at the heart of they do.

MFAT is on a journey and there is a genuine opportunity to impact thinking, direction and value, at this stage of their journey, with your technical and leadership expertise being key to success, creating a customer-focused and inclusive culture that people are genuinely connected and proud to be a part of.

With a team of 13, who are currently performing/ adding value and with some newly created reporting roles, there is room for further growth and next stages of maturity in strategy and execution.

This is a leadership role, with strong scope, value and reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will have strong support and resources to effect change, with people at the heart of this.

Key Accountabilities:

The following key accountabilities of this role assist in delivering the Ministry’s purpose:

Lead HSW strategy development and implementation
Embed a culture of thought-leading health, safety and wellbeing across MFAT
Effective people and team leadership of thirteen in the HSW team, with six direct reports
Manage key strategic relationships and influence through strong understanding, delivery and communication

Experience & Qualifications :

To set you up for success in this role, you will bring:

An engaging, collaborative and empathetic leadership style
The ability to lead through influence and build strong relationships, at all levels of an organisation
Demonstrated strategic thinking and ability to translate strategy to action
Strong written skills, up to board level and a high level of attention to detail
A sound understanding of tikanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles
Expertise in people management and a strong understanding of NZ legislation and application
A solid understanding of people and culture and act as a role model, for MFAT values, connecting other’s to purpose and outcomes, building a high-performance culture
Ideally previous experience within government agencies/ public sector, however not essential

NB: Please note that all applicants that are successfully short-listed must hold NZ Citizenship and must qualify for New Zealand Government Security clearance, in accordance with MFAT requirements.

Applications:

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/52289335?type=standout#searchRequestToken=00e10d3c-3a50-42dd-a087-bea6ec3ff9a5

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Procurement Manager/Specialist

This role is now filled

Interesting gritty work
Step-up to lead a small team
High ownership with supportive GM

Join a small and perfectly formed team, where you will partner with the wider business, in a fast-paced and interesting environment.

About this Business:

Our client is a leading manufacturing business with a revenue of over $100 million with multiple operations across NZ. Privately owned by one of Australia’s largest private equity businesses assisting emerging and growth companies across Australia and NZ.

About the role:

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for the delivery of end-to-end sourcing activities and the provision of procurement-related expertise across the business. This role will lead and contribute to commercial engagement activities including tenders, requests for proposals, evaluations, supplier negotiations and contract development to execution. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, this role is responsible for facilitating a range of procurement processes to reinforce procurement strategies.

This role is responsible for:

All Supply Chain and Expense Management.
This position will own the procurement process for purchasing all consumables, manage supplier relationships and source raw materials from multiple supply channels whilst managing the cost vs timeframes
You will develop, maintain and manage accurate demand planning practices, particularly across core raw materials and source new or alternative raw materials that meet quality/ price/ delivery lead time expectations;
Negotiate contracts and preparation of supplier contracts
Manage inventory consumables of raw materials whilst ensuring stock level are maintained

About you:

You will lead 2 direct reports in Procurement and Supply Management of all raw materials & consumables into the operational & installation facilities for the production and planning schedule.

We are seeking someone with significant experience in influencing and negotiating with stakeholders, suppliers, and senior managers
Understands the Raw materials management and production deadlines
Global commercial awareness;
Excellent knowledge of raw material procurement best practice and supply logistics.
Ability to apply commercial acumen i.e. identifies a balance between costs and supply

The Benefits for You:

Report into an inclusive, highly engaging Business Services GM, who will provide high ownership and stretch and growth. This may suit someone who wants to step-up into a leadership role, with two direct reports and ready for this next stage in their career, or someone who enjoys leading a small team and staying hands-on and connected to the business.

Apply Now:

“Apply Now” via Seek in the link below, or for a conversation prior to your application, contact Michelle Visser – Director on 021 300 546 or email: michelle@fusionpartners.co.nz

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/51778148?type=standout#searchRequestToken=bcd5f95e-2925-4a57-838a-645eeb190c49

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People & Culture Business Partner/Manager

This role is now filled

Greenfields People & Culture Role/ Write your own PD
High Growth Financial Services Business/ Profitable SME
Reporting to CEO, Strategic Partnering Role/ No direct reports

Unique opportunity to join a highly engaged and passionate group of people in Takapuna, with the opportunity to lead the people strategy.

This fast-growing and highly successful business is now in their next stage of growth and as such, are looking for an HR/ P&C Leader to support their growth plans, people/talent vision and support the business into these next stages.

You will literally write your own PD as part of this process and be asked to provide thoughts around how you will impact the direction of their people strategy/add value to leaders and the wider team and demonstrate what ‘great’ looks like, with a fresh and forward-thinking approach to people leadership and commercial thinking.

You will be:

A high influencer, with strong relationship skills and commercial pragmatism
Bring high EQ, Interested in business and connection to people’s core drivers/ beliefs and understand how to link this to performance
A strategic thinker, who is comfortable with blue-sky thinking and the ability to translate these into action, whilst taking others with you
Comfortable with ambiguity and positive change/ evolving business plans and able to pivot for growth and future direction.

You will bring experience and evidence:

Experience having operated at a senior business partnering within larger organisations or up to HR leadership level within smaller businesses
Have project and change experience within businesses positioning for future growth and with a focus on high performing teams and culture development
Experience within financial services/ fund management or sales environments will be a bonus, however not a barrier to entry
Exposure to M&A will be preferrable and the ability to work from strategy to execution, influencing and working with Exec/SLT members.

In Return/ The Benefits

You will join a highly engaged, energised and successful team of people, within a business, where you will have the opportunity to create the people vision, influence and get involved across all aspects of the business and fully support future success and growth. Work directly with the CEO, with exposure to genuine stretch, growth and the opportunity to create something very special.

NB: We are open to speaking with those of you who may want to step out of a large corporate and join a growth SME, with the opportunity to step into their first leadership role at this level.

Do not miss the opportunity to apply for this special role and join a business where you will create high value and define the future look of people and culture.

Closing Date: 1st April

Apply Now:

If you meet the requirements to fulfil this role, click “Apply Now” via Seek in the link below and we guarantee you a prompt response.

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/51749145?type=standout#searchRequestToken=11b3facb-7d5e-4984-b5f4-27c323c1862c

Only applicants with the current right to work in NZ will be considered for this role.

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Head of People

This role is now filled

In this role you will lead and support a small team of HR Business Partners and work closely with the HR Director and Regional Site Leads, providing strategic and tactical people support on a national level. Through a true partnership approach, you will provide strong advice and technical support to the business, ensuring enhancement of leadership capability, organisational and workforce capability and capacity and culture to achieve its strategic objectives.

You will enjoy having a leadership team in NZ, with global ties and an extended team/peer group in Australia and work with an organisation with true purpose, connection and with leaders, who live and breathe their values.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for managing, leading, engaging, and developing the People & Culture team
Develop and implement People & Culture strategies and initiatives in collaboration with People Director
Assist people leaders with a high level of technical knowledge and support, to assist them to lead effectively and manage risk for the business
Provide well-considered solutions, pertaining to employee relations issues/ questions and ensure that these are managed with effective outcomes for all concerned
Work with Leaders, on their ongoing development and management of people and culture
Contribute to strategic planning, business projects and people initiatives, linking these to organisational outcomes and purpose

Key Experience Desired:

An appropriate/ recognised qualification in Human Resources
Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a similar position, with leadership responsibility
Can work within a fast-paced environment with high levels of agility and resilience
Be commercially astute with a demonstrated growth mindset
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to influence and negotiate outcomes where required
Have an exceptional ability to develop and form genuine relationships with a variety of stakeholders across the organisation and with external providers
Extensive experience and proven track record in overall Human Resources execution and delivery
Demonstrated strategic mindset and contributions to planning through to implementation/ execution
Up to date Human Resources best practice, thinking and exposure to performance management systems

The Rewards:

You will work with a highly strategic and engaging People Director, from whom you will have opportunities for ongoing learning, coaching and personal growth and with a wider team, who bring high business acumen and executive leadership experience, stable, established and with impressive personal brands and careers. You will work in an environment where you have high autonomy, ownership and opportunities to get involved with a broad range of people and culture projects, varied and interesting work and in an organisation where people are at the heart of everything they do/ decision making.

Apply Now:

If you meet the requirements to fulfil this role, click “Apply Now” via Seek in the link below and we guarantee you a prompt response.

Only applicants with the current right to work in NZ will be considered for this role.

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/51515459?type=standout#searchRequestToken=65f32bd3-045c-471b-a4e3-1f81ae5e1720

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GM Safety and Wellbeing

This role is now filled

New Zealand Post is an iconic organisation and part of the fabric of Aotearoa. With values founded on caring and teamwork, it is driven by the power of its people and their focus on delivering what’s important for their customers.

An opportunity has been created for an exceptional Health, Safety and Wellbeing leader to join New Zealand Post and lead the function across the enterprise. Reporting to the Chief People Officer you will be responsible for building on work completed to date to create and optimise an environment where people live life to the full and get home safe every day.

The Health, Safety and Wellbeing of NZ Post people is critical to success and the team has supported business leaders in achieving significant changes in safety outcomes and reductions in injuries. The opportunity now is to drive the next big shift in performance that will come through culture and leadership – and you’ll be someone who can lead the function to the next level, not only through systems and processes but through developing a genuinely great safety culture within the business.

NZ Post continues to operate in an environment of transformation and change to meet the opportunities presented by rapid growth in e-commerce as well as a changing letters business.

NZ Post people work in diverse settings – from operational sites, logistics and transportation environments to supporting delivery of parcels and letters and interactions with the public and wider communities across New Zealand.

This new role has national accountability for the leadership of a safety and wellbeing team of circa 20 people and will focus immediately on the development of a strategy to take the business across a horizon of the next five years incorporating;

Safety in Design – to support the ongoing transformation of our operational sites and business.
Ongoing development and embedding of wellbeing programmes that lift the mental, social, physical and financial health of our workforce.
Through collaboration with stakeholders – support for the creation of a culture of psychological safety for our people.
-Optimisation of core safety processes and associated behaviours across the entire organisation.

You will have responsibility for engagement with executive leadership and the Board for all safety-related reporting and communication.

The role will be located at New Zealand Post’s Highbrook campus in East Tamaki but will require frequent travel nationwide to support the team and the business.

This position requires an experienced professional with this role demanding significant HSW scale and breadth. This will appeal to a senior leader aspiring to step into a large and complex role, in an organisation that is clear about it’s future and the importance this function will play in its success.

This opportunity is managed exclusively by Fusion Partners on behalf of NZ Post Group. Click Apply now on Seek in the link below or call/ e-mail Michelle, Co-Director, in confidence on for an initial conversation.

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/51331344?type=promoted#searchRequestToken=5195a96c-e179-445e-a5f3-fe0b2069d2fa

Please note that on applicants with the current right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

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Head of Finance

(This role is now filled)

About the Business:

Join this Multi-billion dollar global business with a strong network presence in NZ and a leader in their sector. With a focus on digital transformation, innovation and diversification of the best products and service, this is an opportunity to genuinely contribute to the future growth of the business, including commercial performance and contributing to financial planning, analysis and business partnering.

About you, the role and scope:

Leading a team of 5 finance professionals you will enjoy a diverse ‘full-spectrum’ role-being responsible for:

– Driving commercial decisions and manage day-to-day financial overview and advice for the business

-‘Hands-on’ overall day-to-day financial management and overview

– With responsibility for corporate governance, risk management, statutory and legal compliance

– Driving Financial analysis, reporting, devising and implementing strategic business initiatives to grow the business and participate in financial decision-making;

– Leading ongoing systems and process improvements.

Your Personal Attributes:

– You will possess strong commercial acumen, technical and analytical ability and can effectively translate and apply the numbers to the business context;

– Adopt a roll your sleeves up approach, as needed, engaging in a full-spectrum of day-to-day ‘business as usual’ tasks with strategic business partnering whilst leading a small competent team.

– Bring proven success in a strategic/commercial ‘business partnering’ role.

– Strong communication, interpersonal, leadership and presentation skills, with the ability to coach and develop high performing teams.

– Resilience and a desire to work in a fast-paced business.

– A CA with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in a financial leadership role would be desirable, preferably within a multinational organisation

Benefits for You:

You will be joining a team of people who are not afraid to have commercial discussions, relish debate, enjoy collaborating and achieving results. You will be exposed to every aspect of the business and have high ownership, influence and challenge. You will have the benefit of working alongside a strong and experienced leadership team and exposure to offshore collaboration and growing with global market leader with ambitious plans for the future.

Apply Now:

Ideally, “Apply Now” via Seek (in the link below) or for a conversation in confidence (prior to your application) contact Michelle Visser (Co- Director – Fusion Partners) on 021 300 546 or email: michelle@fusionpartners.co.nz

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/51160210?type=standout#searchRequestToken=9519b4e0-e149-447c-96c3-e7cb276e4220

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Head of Resourcing/Talent

(This role is now filled)

Our Partner’s Organisation:

BUPA New Zealand is one of the country’s leading health and aged care organisations that employs more than 4,000 people in NZ. BUPA’s purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives – something we want you to be part of.

With no shareholders, customers are the focus. BUPA reinvest profits into providing more and better healthcare for the benefit of current and future customers.

Job Purpose:

The purpose of this role is to provide strategic and operational leadership and to ensure best practice within the organisation’s Resourcing function. The role will lead all associated activities to facilitate effective attraction and selection of top talent across New Zealand to support the achievement of the organisation’s strategic business objectives and as part of an integrated talent management approach.

The role will lead a small team, to fill critical and specialist positions within the company and ensure timely and cost-effective internal recruitment/ resourcing capability that supports recruitment activity at all levels. The role will build continuous improvement in recruitment practice for the organisation and enhance the connectedness and value-added by BUPA’s Resourcing team, both internally and externally.

Key Responsibilities:

· Develop and implement an employment profile, value proposition and brand that fully supports the culture and company values to attract a wide talent pool of skilled candidates.

· Enhance and ensure an exceptional experience for all candidates

· Provide strong and effective leadership to 5 Resourcing team members

· Responsible for liaising with the business on the application of recruitment policies and process.

· Provide feedback to the People Director on market intelligence including remuneration, market trends and opportunities to enhance employer profile.

Qualifications, Training, Experience:

· Strategic and operational leadership experience in a specialist recruitment role (in-house/external agency) working across a variety of teams/division.

· Experience implementing EVP findings, to develop recruitment collateral and a go-to market plan, supporting BUPA, to further enhance their profile as an Employer of Choice.

· Experience developing recruitment infrastructure, systems and tools.

· Demonstrated technical skills; including a strongly analytical approach to systems and process.

· Experience developing a strong employment brand and taking this to market.

· Strong current market focus/trends and ongoing self-development in these areas

The Benefits for You:

You will work with an exceptional team of people, with a shared vision and the ability to debate and challenge, collaborate and share learnings, with smart, commercial and genuine people. You will be recognised and rewarded for your contributions and gain satisfaction by making a difference in the lives of older adults in NZ, as an essential industry provider. Enjoy flexible working and an adult environment, with high trust, a focus on outcomes and where you will find not only challenging and interesting work but a real home for your next career step with growth.

Apply Now:

NB: Only applicants with the current and valid right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

Fusion Partners are managing this opportunity exclusively. Please apply via SEEK and we guarantee you a prompt and personal response.

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/50931863?type=standout#searchRequestToken=06c11ebd-197a-4771-817a-198612869531

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Area Manager

(This role is now filled)

About this opportunity:

Our client is a respected Aged Care provider, focused on providing exceptional care for older adults, with a strong track record of doing just that. This is an exceptional opportunity to step into a role with a few key sites, predominantly Northshore, where you will support, guide and lead an exceptional team of site managers to deliver excellent care, to residents and their loved ones. You will report, along with a few key peers to a trusted CEO and have high influence in operational and strategic decision making, brand management and as a face for the business.

Work closely with your Site Managers’ to provide business, clinical and nursing leadership across 4 sites to achieve clinical quality, customer and employee satisfaction whilst achieving revenue and cost objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide clinical guidance and operational support to Site Managers and staff
Clinical reporting and governance oversight
Contribute to the management of special projects and operational planning
Support Site Managers’ via one-on-ones and personal growth/ mentoring
Manage internal Audit to ensure the quality of care & service
Assist Site Managers’ to develop business plans and with financial oversight
Supplier and 3rd party provider management

What you will bring:

You will be qualified as an RN and have a minimum of 3 years experience in a senior management role
You will hold a current practising certificate
A strong communicator, with a focus on relationships and a genuine interest in caring for older adults
– An understanding of change and people management, with strong insights into the care environment.
Exposure to budget management
An understanding of the regulatory process and the value of this

The Rewards for You:

Join a fully committed team of health professionals, who love what they do.
Surround yourself with smart and collaborative peers, who you will collaborate with and jointly support each other
Work for a business where care is at the heart of everything they do and positively impact the lives of older adults
Step up into an area manager role, with multi-site exposure and additional opportunities to stretch your remit and leadership path
Enjoy a high trust environment, supported with a great team of 4 direct reports to this role

You must hold a valid NZ Practising Certificate to be considered for this position.

Only applicants with the current right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

Apply now via Seek at or call Michelle Visser (Director – Fusion Partners) today to discuss, before formally applying on 021 300 546

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Head of Customer Transformation

(This role is now filled)

Our Partner’s Organisation:

With no shareholders, customers are the focus. BUPA reinvest profits into providing more and better healthcare for the benefit of current and future customers.

An Unmissable Opportunity:

An opportunity exists as a newly created role, reporting to the NZ Managing Director of BUPA Villages and Aged Care. You will be responsible for the Marketing and Sales Experience for Customers and the Communities BUPA operates in, with a strong focus and contribution to the customer journey, brand and profile for BUPA’s aged care homes and villages.

Specific responsibilities include:

Accountability for identifying opportunities for aged care propositions (target customers, pricing, proposition/promotion elements)
Work with Regional Operations Directors on occupancy and village sales for financial sustainability with the management of enquiries
Development and delivery of a marketing plan across New Zealand.
Optimise the marketing spend to target sales generation, conversion and retention.
Evolve the customer engagement strategy
Identify opportunities to enhance service delivery through online applications of social media, mobile apps and technologies
Drive market-leading insights, to apply competitor analysis, industry trends, market research & new technologies to improve and enhance the experiences of residential aged care and villages

Experience You Will Bring:

Demonstrated experience in developing, testing and implementing customer segmentation
Strong strategy development and analysis (including financial analysis) capabilities
Exceptional stakeholder management including selling/influencing stakeholders on the value of customer-led decision making and delivery
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a leadership role with significant revenue responsibility and a focus on segmentation and customer experience
Strong experience of the digital and innovation space in a high volume/value business to consumer environment
Relevant tertiary studies and/or experience in Marketing, Sales, Change, Business or related disciplines

About You/Most Importantly:

Passion for the aged care sector, residents and BUPA’s purpose; truly customer-obsessed
A confident communicator with the ability to collaborate and influence constructive outcomes at all levels; a credible, adaptive leadership style, with a focus on collaborating to achieve business goals/outcomes
Resilient and comfortable on the continuum of strategy to execution, with a ‘get things done’ approach and an appreciation for taking others on the journey with you
Humble, authentic and someone who values relationships and understands these are at the heart of individual and business success

The Benefits for You:

Apply Now:

Only applicants with the current right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this ole.

For a confidential discussion and to express your interest, please call/e-mail Michelle Visser (Director -Fusion Partners) on 021 300 546 michelle@fusionpartners.co.nz

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Chief Customer Officer/ Customer Success

(This role is now filled)

About the organisation:

A true kiwi success story, fast-growing, technology company leading the way globally with thousands of customers. This Kiwi startup has grown into a global industry leader with offices in the USA and UK. Global demand for the enterprise SaaS solution has seen the company grow by triple digits over the last 3 years with projections for strong further growth, in a sector largely unaffected by recent economic impacts.

About this opportunity:

You will play a pivotal role, as part of a carefully selected executive leadership team, in driving an established plan for growth, influencing any required areas for business improvement, whilst supporting and maintaining a culture that has achieved this success and leading from the front, with a collaborative, coaching and engaging style.

You will enjoy constant challenge, high pace and a highly commercial business model with leadership peers, reporting directly to this entrepreneurial CEO/ founder.

With five direct reports, you will manage, support and coach a growing team of 60 that make up the Service Implementation, Customer Support and Key Accounts teams and be responsible for teams both on the ground in Auckland and in the UK and USA.

Key Experience Desired:

Experience preferably in comparable SaaS organisations, with project/programme management, product and strong leadership expertise in this space.
Proven experience leading high performing teams and ideally with some remote leadership experience/ global interface.
Strong commercial acumen and an understanding of data-driven decision making.
The ability to contribute at ELT level, challenge and be challenged
A strong focus on customer and delivering exceptional delivery, through your teams’ efforts and actions

The Benefits for you:

Be part of a Kiwi success story, influencing and contributing to their next stages of growth and success
Competitive base remuneration and an exceptional offering around performance
Work with exceptionally engaged, smart and commercially savvy peers and with a CEO/ Founder and board, where you will be exposed to huge learning and growth personally
Get excited about the fact no day is the same and that you and the business can pivot and act in a truly agile manner to delight customers and be the number 1 in target markets
Enjoy high ownership, interesting work and a role that balances strategy and implementation involvement
Opportunity to travel quarterly to the UK and USA and schedule around your life, with the exception of any exceptional circumstances.

Apply Now:

Ideally, “Apply Now” via Seek in the link below. Or, for a conversation prior to your application, contact Michelle Visser – Director, on 021 300 546 or email: michelle@fusionpartners.co.nz

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/50169253?type=promoted#searchRequestToken=8c923096-1db3-4ae4-824b-991057aa9c4f

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Chief Financial Officer

(This role is now filled)

About this Business:

Leading manufacturing business, +/- $100 million T.O. with multiple operations across NZ. Privately owned by one of Australia’s largest private equity businesses assisting emerging and growth companies across Australia and NZ.

About this role and scope:

As CFO, you will be a key member of its executive, helping to transform this business, set it up for growth through organic and inorganic expansion. The “across the company” focus of this role will ensure the appropriate business and finance processes, as well as governance structures are in place.

You will report and work alongside the CEO, to ensure robust financial infrastructure necessary for a company of this scale and complexity. You will be comfortable supporting the CEO with top-end corporate strategic and business planning issues, whilst also getting down into the detail with a strong understanding of the numbers an the ability to have robust conversations, at board level, advise and inform business decisions, models and direction, based on sound interpretation of the numbers and P&L’s.

Partnering with the CEO and Board, leading a team of 6 finance professionals and liaising with various external stakeholders, you will enjoy your diverse ‘full-spectrum’ role-being responsible for:

– ‘Hands-on’ overall day-to-day financial/systems management overview and advice for business decisions

– Ensuring corporate governance, risk management, statutory/legal compliance;

– Driving Financial analysis, reporting, devising and implementing strategic business initiatives to grow the business and participate in executive decision-making;

– Leading ongoing systems/process improvements.

Your Personal Attributes:

– You will possess strong commercial acumen, technical/analytical ability and can effectively translate and apply the numbers to the business context;

– Adopt a roll your sleeves up approach, as needed, engaging in a full-spectrum of day-to-day ‘business as usual’ tasks with strategic business partnering whilst leading a small competent team.

– Bring proven success in a strategic/commercial ‘business partnering’ CFO role, where you have delivered higher revenue/profits, driven positive change and added-value.

– Strong communication, interpersonal, leadership and presentation skills, with the ability to coach and develop high performing teams.

-Resilience and a desire to work in a fast paced business, with exceptionally smart business people, who make fast decisions and enjoy robust debate and challenge.

The Benefits for you:

In return, you will propel your career and future opportunities as part of an exceptionally experienced ELT team and private equity partners, who hold a large portfolio of businesses and look after their high performers. An attractive remuneration package, aligned to the scope and level of experience desired is on offer.

Fusion Partners have been exclusively retained to support with this Executive Search and all applications will be strictly confidential.

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/41329047?type=standout#searchRequestToken=b6a950f4-9b15-41f2-b07b-63a19dc3ddb3

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Health & Safety Manager

(This role is now filled)

$130k – $145K

About the Role

This is an opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety practitioner to lead and coordinate the organisation-wide Health & Safety function, supporting our business across multiple sites. Reporting to the Executive Leader, you will work alongside all levels of management and key staff across the business. This role embodies the concept that Health and Safety is a behaviour.

You will be instrumental in leading and coordinating health, safety and risk initiatives including business improvements, operational management and incident management. Working closely with key stakeholders you will ensure that all employees enjoy a healthy and safe workplace.

About you

Formal qualifications in Health and Safety, Diploma level or above.
At least 3 years experience in a Multi-Site organisation.
Demonstrated high standard of presentation and verbal communication.
Competence in Health and Safety systems and software
High level of customer service, interpersonal skills and ability to resolve Health and Safety queries, issues and influence change outcomes.
Open to travel across multiple sites
A passionate interest in your career in Health and Safety and enthusiasm to expand your knowledge and skills.

What is on offer

You will be rewarded for your expertise, have the opportunity to share and contribute to the future growth of the business and safety culture. You will work with like-minded people, with a leadership team that fully support and lead from the front, in respect to safety culture and development. You will enjoy an adult environment, with flexibility and freedom to own your role and impact in the business.

If you have the experience to own this role, live and breathe Health & Safety and want to take your next steps, apply now via Seek in the link below or send your cv directly to michelle@fusionpartners.co.nz or call in confidence on 021 300 546.

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/40749331?type=standout#searchRequestToken=7de06260-739b-42c6-9505-e5a86d1dc1b7

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Health & Safety Manager

(This role is now filled)

About the Company:

Join this forward-thinking business, with a strong focus on people and safety. Reporting into the COO and where you will work with a team of engaged business stakeholders, enjoy autonomy and contribute to health and safety planning and execution. Your role will involve some travel nationally, as required and you will lead projects and day to day, with a broad scope of responsibilities.

About the Role:

This is both a strategic and hands-on operational role, with high levels of autonomy, supporting the business to embrace H&S initiatives and truly create a culture that reflects this. This will include planning, implementation, project management and you will be a trusted advisor to the business.

You will bring:

A demonstrated knowledge and interest in H&S, with strong examples of outcomes delivered within a similar role
The ability to support the business with any and all queries, incidents that arise and with a genuine interest in supporting business leaders to manage and mitigate risk, whilst driving a culture of safety first.
Strong communication and influencing skills at all levels and the ability to contribute to strategic planning and initiatives.
Hold or be working towards a recognised health and safety qualification

In Return:

Be rewarded for your expertise, have the opportunity to share and contribute to the future growth of the business and safety culture.

You will work with like-minded people, with a leadership team that fully support and lead from the front, in respect to safety culture and development.

You will enjoy an adult environment, with flexibility and freedom to own your role and impact in the business.

If you have the experience to own this role, live and breathe Health & Safety and want to take your next steps please “Apply Now” through the link below:

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/40512350?searchrequesttoken=210900e0-1767-4107-9316-5ebb3b35078c&type=standard

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Financial Controller

(This role is now filled)

Up to $180k

The Employer
Our client is a medium-sized business, with strong growth plans.

The Opportunity

As the Financial Controller, you will lead a small team covering all Financial and Management accounting. Reporting into the CEO you will be the finance “go-to” for the NZ operation in an autonomous, hands-on role.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide accurate and timely financial reporting and information to key internal and external parties to meet company and legislative requirements
Manage and oversee the AP/AR and Payroll teams
Work to achieve efficiency improvements in financial processes
Ensure the proper maintenance of the general ledger, including reviewing and authorising monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
Review, approve and file statutory returns, including all Inland Revenue and Companies Office returns, by required deadlines
Ensure effective and efficient management of Treasury and banking activities including investing, borrowing and risk management
Advise General Managers, Executive Management, Proprietors, Managers and employees as required, responding to information requests and queries on finance related matters
Coordinate all planning activity including the annual Budget and forecasting tasks
Review financial information and sales data to provide commercial acumen and insight to drive bottom-line performance
Ensure integrity with processes and maintain the internal controls
Lead and support your team to drive high engagement and performance

Your Profile

The successful applicant will be a career-minded Finance Manager/Financial Controller who is excited by the opportunity to lead a team and be responsible for the full finance function.

Other attributes will include:

A strong leader who is proven at mentoring and developing your team
Holds a professional accounting qualification
Well-developed knowledge of tax legislation
Strong technical accounting skills with the preparation of financial statements/stat accounts coupled with a knowledge of standards.
High level of system skills with MS Excel and ERP system ownership SAP/XERO (Implementation experience is well regarded).

Return on Investment for you:

This is a role with high visibility and influence across the NZ Business. You will play a key role in setting the future path for finance and the business and enjoy high ownership and autonomy and build your brand and career.

If this role aligns and you have the drive and experience to excel, please “Apply Now” through the link below:

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/40358139?searchrequesttoken=5731f7f8-b022-4220-8ebb-ed5400493040&type=standout

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Regional Operations Director – Northern

$180k + Car + Benefits

About the Organisation & Opportunity:

Reporting to the Managing Director NZ, this role will contribute to the future strategic direction and lead operational excellence, support customer delivery and growth plans across NZ.

This role sits on the senior leadership team and you will lead a small team of direct operational managers nationally, alongside your counterpart in the Southern region.

About you:

You will be a proven senior leader, having worked at a senior operational/ leadership level for a minimum of ideally +8 years and with strong experience leading multi-site operations and teams.

You will hold a relevant qualification in Nursing / Allied Health and ideally have recent and related experience working within large and complex businesses, with strong financial acumen and having managed budgets and P&L’s.

Resilient, self-driven and with a focus on continuous improvement, excellence in care delivery and an understanding of balancing commercial and operational responsibilities, you will be comfortable leading and influencing, with the ability to build trust and manage change, through strong relationship building and demonstrated capability.

In Return:

You will be rewarded with a great financial package, which reflects your expertise and value, be provided high ownership in your role and supported by peers and your MD, who comes from a Nursing background and brings an exceptional understanding of the business and is well placed to support your entry and success in the business. You will enjoy the fact that no two days are the same and be challenged by the interesting and diverse nature of this sector and in a business with further growth and development plans in NZ.

Applications – in strict confidence:

All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality and managed personally throughout. Please Apply through SEEK in the link below, email or call Michelle Visser for a conversation in confidence on 021 300 546.

Only applicants with the current right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/40795586?type=standout#searchRequestToken=9d519dcf-b657-4a0d-a652-56e1cea09387

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Head of Corporate Risk

(This role is now filled)

$180k to $200k + benefits

About the Business

Whilst risk sits in this business, as each and every person’s responsibility, this newly created role will work closely with all senior operational leaders to challenge and drive new thinking, collaborate and ensure the safety of both the organisations and it’s customers and to support growth and further development plans across NZ.

This International business (with a strong leadership team and structure here in NZ) is a brand that fosters trust and offers the opportunity to launch yourself into a new sector, whose contribution to NZ and Kiwi’s are significant. You will report to the MD for NZ and be part of the SLT in NZ.

The role

You will lead a team to drive processes and reporting metrics whilst using the necessary judgement to ensure BLAH makes strategic business decisions considering all relevant elements of the risk framework. Key outcomes include:

Drive a risk aware culture that supports business objectives
Advise and Influence Executive management and Board members on risk strategy and appetite
Develop annual internal risk audit plan and oversee delivery across NZ, whilst collaborating with the wider functions in Australia

You will bring:

Senior risk leadership experience – Ideally with a property/ construction development element and exposure to new builds
Exceptional influence and change management expertise
High resilient, self drive and ownership
Strategic leader, influential communication and engagement
Ideally an understanding of the political landscape and challenges across the healthcare sector, however experience working in this area is not required

The Benefits:

You will join an incredibly capable, committed and engaging group of people, who care about what they do and the difference they make and sit as part of a diverse leadership team, who are embarking on a positive journey of change and growth in NZ.

You will be provided with equal challenge and opportunity for your success and to further enhance your professional toolkit, sector expertise and work at a senior leadership level, with high influence and impact.

Reward will come in many forms, including contributing to the greater good of Kiwi’s, being valued for your expertise and contribution and with strong remuneration and a culture that allows the freedom to be yourself, share and collaborate and influence the future success of the organisation.

These roles do not come around often and this is an exciting and pivotal time to join this organisation and make your mark so do not delay and reach out today!

Application Instructions:

All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence and responded to within 48 hours.

NB: Only applicants with a valid and current right to work in NZ will be considered for this role and no sponsorships will be provided.

Please APPLY NOW via SEEK only (in the link below) to ensure we manage all communications through this channel, for your benefit and a fast and best applicant experience.

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/40156678?_ga=2.129525580.1921010768.1570998755-1890323994.1552602371

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Loyalty Manager

(This role is now filled)

$160k to $180k + benefits

Reporting to Head of Marketing, the position of Loyalty Manager exists, (with a dedicated analyst) accountable to run above-the-line and direct marketing activities that keep customers engaged to our client’s products and deliver benefit to the business in terms of either ARPU or retention. These initiatives will be continuously renewed to remain relevant for customers, communicated efficiently and strategically run to address the needs of the business. This role is pivotal in growing the membership and customer base and further develop the business as a market leader.

You will be someone with a wealth of industry experience in loyalty and rewards management within a fast-paced retail, sports, leisure, telco or similar industry, with the proven ability to acquire, analyse and utilise market intelligence and research techniques to deliver consistent results. You will be the company’s advocate for pushing the loyalty agenda and leverage every opportunity within the business to promote rewards based loyalty.

Key Responsibilities:

Leverage on insights and research to conceptualise, design, implement, launch, communicate and renew structural ATL platforms
Ongoing business exploration on potential new ideas to build the membership base
Creation of business cases to back up the business initiatives
Production of communication briefs outlining the comms strategy and execution thereof
Track patronage, customer acquisition and revenue growth
Optimise costs, continue loyalty membership growth and constant membership engagement
Tertiary qualifications in Marketing or related discipline
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in management of, and responsibility for, a rewards/loyalty program and associated CRM marketing role
Strong technical knowledge of loyalty programs, their operation and administration, CRM and data analytics
Experience in team and stakeholder management
Demonstrated experience in acquiring, analysing and utilising market intelligence /research techniques

The Benefits:

You will join an outstanding group of people, who love what they do, relish challenges, work with pace and are comfortable in the grey. You will be well remunerated for what you do, providing equal challenge and opportunity to make your mark, develop your career and be part of the future look and feel of this seriously interesting organisation. This business has the right balance of corporate and ‘ family’ feel and people genuinely do not want to leave! Own your next steps and do not miss an opportunity to join a seriously unique business, who want your expertise and insights to future proof their business and enhance their customer’s journey.

Applications:

Given we anticipate extremely strong interest in this role, confidentiality for our client and the fact we are undertaking a full market search, only Seek applications will be accepted, in the first instance. We will however respond to all applications, within 48 hours and keep you informed throughout.

Please apply NOW via Seek in the link below to register your interest with your CV. All applications will be handled strictly confidentially.

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/40142277?searchrequesttoken=41805a37-8500-4a3c-9e5d-d7a59ee807b6&type=standout

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General Manager Marketing/Client Experience

(This role is now filled)

$200k to $250 + benefits

This a serious marketing and client experience leadership role, with grit and requiring a high impact individual, with extensive marketing, customer insights and retention/ growth experience, who can influence, lead and coach as a senior leader in this fast-paced business.

You will report into a leader who will allow you to lead your division and will equally expect strong input around business planning, outcomes and ROI.

You and your team will be responsible for all aspects of the customer journey mapping and value propositions, pricing and retention strategies, data driven online marketing and will inform and collaborate strongly with other divisions across the business to influence and achieve revenue outcomes.

You will bring:

+/- 8 years working in senior leadership roles and leading small to medium-sized teams

– Data Driven Marketing & Strong Online Marketing Experience ( + 8-10 years)

– Customer Value / Journey Experience

– A demonstrated understanding of financials and having held/ managed budgets/ P & L’s, with strong commercial acumen, reporting ability and presentation skills

– Ideally bring a strong background in retail, telco or a similar customer environment

Personal Attributes:

– Strongly committed to customer experience

– The ability to laugh at one’s self and work with a diverse group of people/ collaborator

– The desire to deliver excellence and with high self-drive and ownership

– Resilience and the belief that problems are merely challenges to be overcome/ conquered, with a solutions mindset and challenger approach

The Benefits:

You will join an outstanding group of people, who love what they do, relish challenges, work with pace and are comfortable in the grey. You will be extremely well remunerated for what you do, providing equal challenge and opportunity to make your mark, develop your career and be part of the future look and feel of this seriously interesting organisation. This business has the right balance of corporate and ‘ family’ feel and people genuinely do not want to leave! Own your next steps and do not miss an opportunity to join a seriously unique business, who want your expertise and insights to future proof their business and enhance their customer’s journey.

Applications:

Please apply NOW via Seek in the link below to register your interest with your CV. All applications will be handled strictly confidentially.

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/40120642?_ga=2.168883169.1599618914.1570571956-1890323994.1552602371

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Marketing & Client Experience Specialist

(This role is now filled)

$140k to $160k

This is an opportunity to influence the future direction of the business, supporting retention and growth of client relationships, mapping and creating the story of the business for customers and using analytical smarts and your extensive marketing and insights to understand the way forward.

You will bring:

– Extensive experience in marketing and with client experience

– An understanding and previous experience working on client retention strategies and ideally bid management

– Interested in data driven marketing and analysis to support marketing and business decisions

– Experience leading a small team/ exposure to leadership in your current or previous roles

About you:

– Interested in people and building relationships

– Strong business acumen and a comfort level working with senior leaders and at all levels

– The ability to adapt your style and communication, as needed and to strongly collaborate across other areas of the business

– A genuine desire to be challenged and to provide value in what you do

In return:

You will work with exceptionally smart and committed people and be provided with the scope and challenge you desire. You will potentially come from a different industry and have exposure to professional services as a new sector.

You will be well-remunerated for your efforts, have the freedom to work flexible hours/ arrangements, that work for you and the business and work with people that really enjoy what they do and are invested in the overall goals of the future look and feel organisation.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, Apply via Seek through the link below:

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/40120258?_ga=2.90306778.1599618914.1570571956-1890323994.1552602371

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Communications Manager

(This role is now filled)

$130 to $140k

About the role:

Reporting to the Head of Communications, this high profile role will focus on both internal and external communications. Additionally, you will strive to build and maintain robust relationships with key journalists, stakeholders and drive social media engagement and channels and support the business through further change and transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

– Lead communication responses

– Oversee the development and delivery of a proactive media plan

– Manage\ Corporate Relations management of social media channels

– Provide support to other key department areas (sponsorship, internal communication, corporate communication and events that have an external focus)

– Strong stakeholder management and leadership of a small team

– Provide partnership and community support

What you will bring to this role:

– Bachelor Degree in Communications, Public Relations and/or Journalism

– Minimum 5 years’ experience in similar role (desirable)

– Extensive experience working with media and managing issues

– Strong verbal and presentation skills

– A collaborative and consultative style that supports stakeholders and business direction

In return:

Join an organisation committed to the well being of New Zealander’s and a collaborative and engaging team and business leader, who love what they do. Enjoy high autonomy, flexible working and ownership of your role and remit in this engaging organisation.

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Segment Marketing Manager

(This role is now filled)

$120k to $140k

As the Segment Marketing Manager for a growing and highly visible portfolio, you will be responsible for developing the end-to-end market strategy and communications to drive engagement, acquisition and loyalty across this SME portfolio. You will have the proven ability to blend data-driven marketing with creative flair to deliver a memorable customer experience and enhance brand profile for this business.

About You

You are a degree qualified, digitally savvy senior marketer with 8+ years experience, with exposure to B2B and interest in data-driven marketing.

With deep experience in delivering integrated segment plans, launching go-to-market strategies, you have multi-channel experience and love utilising customer insights to drive strategic outcomes.

You will bring strong stakeholder management skills, at ease presenting to senior executives.

Your Role:

The purpose of this role is to manage the SME customer segment strategy.

Represent the voice of customers.
Translate value proposition into actionable programs of work.
Action strategies to deepen customer relationships, to improve customer satisfaction as well as need-based sales and revenue outcomes across the segment.
The role will also include other project and stretch work as required.

We’re interested in hearing from people who have:

Extensive experience in developing and executing customer segmentation strategies.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Extensive experience in large scale projects and implementing customer journeys.
Strong analytical, presentation and documentation skills.
Strategic thinking and the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a small team
Strong commercial awareness and business partnering

Some exposure to E-commerce and pricing will be advantageous

In Return:

You will have exposure to interesting work, work with a collaborative team and leader, be valued for the experience and ideas you share and work in an adult environment, that fully supports flexible working around work and life balance.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, e-mail your CV in Word to info@fusionpartners.co.nz

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HR Business Partner

(This role is now filled)

$120k to $130k

Looking for your next steps and a role that offers flexibility, diversity of work and true partnering? This role offers all of the above and with the remuneration that will value your experience and contribution.

Join this medium-sized business in the city centre and enjoy flexible working, team collaboration and high ownership in what you do. You will have the opportunity to work from operations to strategy in this business partnering role and be comfortable working fairly autonomously, while being able to build strong relationships with peers and leaders in the business, to deliver business outcomes.

You will be:

– Resilient and comfortable with changing landscapes

– Enjoy projects and being integrated into the business areas you support

– Understand that trust is built through strong delivery and transparency

– Focused on outcomes and able to influence effectively to ensure these are met

You will Bring:

You will bring strong experience as a business partner (5-8 years in HR at Advisor to Business Partner level) and a relevant HR qualification, having had experience managing senior stakeholders and ideally experience working in a variety of businesses, where you have built a strong toolkit in people & culture and are comfortable across ER, Projects, Change and supported Talent Management.

You will benefit from:

You will add to your toolkit, with access to interesting projects and work that will challenge and provide stretch, enjoy autonomy and ownership in what you do, influence and have other like-minded people to bounce ideas with and collaborate. You will enjoy a business that has a culture of flexible working and treats you as a professional and adult.

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Health and Safety Business Partner

(This role is now filled)

$110k to $120k

About the Company:

Large National business, with a strong focus on people and safety. reporting into the Head of Health & Wellbeing and working with a team of supportive and high performing HR professionals and business stakeholder, you will enjoy a large amount of autonomy and contribute to health and safety planning and execution. Your role will involve some travel nationally, as required and you will lead projects and day to day, with an extremely varied and interesting portfolio, that plays to your strengths.

About the Role:

This is a hands on operational role, with high levels of autonomy, supporting the business to embrace H & S initiatives and truly create a culture that reflects this. This will include Health & Safety strategy implementation, project management, acting as a champion for health and safety and acting as a true business partner.

You will bring:

A demonstrated knowledge and interest in H&S, with strong examples of outcomes delivered, in a similar environment/business.
The ability to support the business with any and all queries, incidents that arise and with a genuine interest in supporting business leaders to manage and mitigate risk and create a culture of ‘zero harm’.
Strong communication and influencing skills at all levels and the ability to contribute to strategic planning and initiatives.
Hold or be working towards a recognised health and safety qualification

In Return:

Be rewarded for your expertise, have the opportunity to share and contribute to the future growth of the business and safety culture. You work with likeminded people, with a leadership team that fully support and lead from the front, in respect to safety culture and development.

You will enjoy an adult environment, with flexibility and freedom to own your role and impact in the business.

If you have the experience to fulfil the role, live and breathe Health & Safety and want to take your next steps – send your cv directly to: michelle@fusionpartners.co.nz or wayne@fusionpartners.co.nz

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OD Business Partner

(This role is now filled)

Up to $100,00k

City Fringe – with easy parking/ transport options
OD Dream Role with a superb team and HR Leader
Education Sector making a difference

Fast growing NZ SME in the private education sector, work with an HR Leader that will inspire, challenge and provide exceptional scope in the role.

The Opportunity:

As Organisational Development Business Partner, you will be pivotal in shaping the group’s plan and execution for people, culture and capability, achieving high engagement and future proofing the business for further growth and success.

This is a successful SME, with a commercial approach and a newly appointed HR leader. who is creating the dream team and who will provide both challenge and high ownership in this role.

About You:

You will ideally have an HR qualification and exposure to OD, with a minimum of 1-2 years in this space.

You will be passionate about talent and the development and retention of talent in organisations, with the ability to engage key stakeholders, create a culture that supports this mindset and drives success for the business. You will have exposure leading projects, change and driving employee engagement and understand workforce development frameworks and design to implementation of od strategy.

– You will bring high EQ and strong relationship skills, to influence and gain trust.

– The ability to work with a diverse range of individuals and connect at all levels.

– Resilience and an optimistic approach, with collaboration and a customer centric approach.

– Enjoy high ownership in your role, whilst working with a small team of peers that collaborate and support each other.

The Ultimate Rewards:

Join a leader and business who are customer focused, make a difference in this sector and where you will be part of a collaborative team, that love what they do and get stuff done, whilst taking all on the journey.

Enjoy great office location and free parking, flexi working and surround yourself with genuine people who create, implement and make things happen.

NB: A current right to work in NZ is required and relevant experience in OD is essential.

To register your interest for immediate short listing and interviews, please contact : Michelle Visser – Director – Fusion Partners) at : michelle@fusionpartners.co.nz

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/38299983?searchrequesttoken=ffe480cf-f126-4bde-96dd-8cb985d944ac&type=standout

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Chief Operating Officer

(This role is now filled)

Salary: $200,000k +

Our client is a family owned Kiwi success story, who are moving into next stages of growth and adding to their team of 130 employees. This newly created senior leadership role offers the opportunity to both nurture and grow a successful existing business, tackle challenges and bring continuous improvement and innovation. This role reports directly to the CEO/ Founder, in this complex logistics business.

To be considered and successful in next stages, you will bring the following attributes and experience:

– Senior Leadership Experience – managing medium to large teams, as a General Manager/ COO within logistics/ oil and gas or a similar and related industry, with deadlines, challenging logistics/ distribution and demonstrate the ability to manage and drive high performing teams through change/ growth.

– High Learning Agility & Resilience – with the ability to navigate complex scenarios, problem solve under pressure and remain calm, considered and engage others throughout.

– Relationship Management/ Business Development – You will have a desire and experience engaging at a senior level with customers, building long term relationships, negotiating agreements and commercial engagement and managing any issues along the way with finesse. You will relish working with your team and engaging with high-value prospects, as needed, to drive new opportunities and growth for the business.

To apply for this exclusive opportunity please email your CV in the first instance to: michelle@fusionpartners.co.nz or call for a conversation in confidence on 021 300 546 today.

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Financial Controller

(This role is now filled)

Salary: $170,000 – $180,000

Large ASX organisation
High profile leadership role
South Auckland

Forge your path to CFO in this highly autonomous role within a leading retailer.

The Employer
Our client is a large and well known brand and an ASX-listed multi-national organisation operating across Australia, NZ, Europe and Asia. The business achieves $1 billion in annual revenue with a significant presence in New Zealand and a leader in their sector.

The Opportunity

As the Financial Controller, you will lead 5 direct reports and a team of 11. Reporting into the CFO/CEO you will be the finance “go to” for the NZ operation in an autonomous role. While the organisation is complex, you will have a 4 month hand-over, to set you up for success and then be handed the reigns to shape the direction of your team and the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide accurate and timely financial reporting and information to key internal and external parties to meet company and legislative requirements
Manage and oversee the Finance and Payroll teams
Work to achieve efficiency improvements in financial processes
Ensure the proper maintenance of the general ledger, including reviewing and authorising monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
Review, approve and file statutory returns, including all Inland Revenue and Companies Office returns, by required deadlines
Ensure effective and efficient management of Treasury and banking activities including investing, borrowing and risk management
Advise General Managers, Executive Management, Proprietors, Managers and employees as required, responding to information requests and queries on finance related matters
Coordinate all planning activity including the annual Budget and forecasting tasks
Review financial information and sales data to provide commercial acumen and insight to drive bottom line performance
Ensure integrity with processes and maintain the internal controls
Manage, and liaise with, the Payroll Manager to ensure the Payroll function is operated efficiently and accurately
Lead and support your team to drive high engagement and performance

Your Profile

The successful applicant will be a career minded Financial Controller who is excited by the opportunity to have genuine influence in the strategic direction of this business.

Other attributes will include:

A strong leader who is proven at mentoring and developing your team
Holds a professional accounting qualification
Well-developed knowledge of tax legislation
Strong technical accounting skills with preparation of financial statements / stat accounts coupled with a knowledge of standards.
Has experience reporting to an overseas parent company and intercompany accounting.
High level of system skills with MS Excel and ERP system ownership (Implementation experience is well regarded).

Return on Investment for you:

This is a career path to CFO and a role with high visibility and influence across the NZ Business. You will play a key role in setting the future path for finance and the business and enjoy high ownership and autonomy and build your brand and career.

If you are interested in this role and meet all the criteria required, send your CV to wayne@fusionpartners.co.nz

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National Sales Manager

(This role is now filled)

Package: $250,000.

Our client is one of the largest manufacturers in their sector globally with several manufacturing facilities across Australia and NZ. An opportunity now exists for an experienced National Sales Manager to a successful division of the business. As a commercially driven sales performer you’ll help to drive professionalism, accountability and sales excellence. Reporting directly to the Group General Manager, you will contribute to the brand growth by managing relationships with key clients locally, marketing channels developed and through international exploration and development. You will join a savvy senior leadership team, with a remit to drive B2B sales growth, both from the front (with larger accounts) and through your team of sales managers and their teams.

Your role will include:

Working with domestic consumers and export distributors to ensure solid growth, budgeting and accountability. Analysing and prioritising future opportunities and following these through to fruition as well as working with the production team to help forecast production schedules.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Overall Sales leadership of 5 direct reports with around 40 indirect
Building sales strategies and executing these to achieve the key results
High level key account management
Develop and strengthen relationships with the company’s key customers
Analyse sales data and customer spend, to identify gaps and trends
Implement sales processes and KPI’s that will improve internal sales processes
Coach and mentor the current sales team on proactive sales approaches
Influence and drive a collaborative, high performing, results driven culture
Assist senior management in delivering on company objectives
Identify new market segments and revenue opportunities for the organisation
Report to senior management on budgets and forecasting

Your experience:

Essentially from the manufacturing/industrial sector where you have dealt with multiple channels and partners, including the below experience and attributes:

Proven experience in managing all aspects of sales within B2B Product industry
Strong leadership and influencing ability. You will demonstrate a flexible and engaging style, which builds high achieving teams and develops collaborative relationships
Proven leadership qualities with a minimum of 5 years’ experience managing a sales team and meeting/exceeding revenue goals in a similar industry
A background in Manufacturing or Industrial businesses at this level
Entrepreneurial minded with prior experience of opening and developing new sales and marketing channels

In return, you will join an established and successful global business, who create tangible products, have high profile NZ clients and be surrounded by equally commercial leaders, who are achievement focused. You will be rewarded for the value and experience you bring and enjoy high influence and challenge in this Sales Leadership role and no doubt further extend your career and personal brand in the NZ market.

For a conversation in confidence please contact Wayne Smith or Michelle Visser (Co-Directors | Fusion Partners) at wayne@fusionpartners.co.nz

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Regional Sales Manager – Wellington

(This role is now filled)

The company:

Large and well known organisation in their transformation and next stages of growth and take your Wellington market share.

About the role:

The role requires someone who thrives on a challenge, understands how to navigate complex client negotiations and builds long standing relationships, with a joint focus on leading from the front and driving strong delivery.

About you:

With experience leading small teams and as a someone who has natural gravitas and sales ability, you will understand what it takes to build new clients and retain and grow existing client relationships, developing a culture of success, through strong relationships and delivery.

This is an ideal role for someone with sales leadership wanting to take their next steps into a regional role and with the ability to work highly autonomously, with support from the GM of sales for the group.

In return – you will build/ further develop your personal brand and network in Wellington and join a business invested in your success and the growth and build of their existing Wellington operations. With new products and offerings and the ability to shape the future of the brand this is not to be missed!

If you are interested in this role and meet all the criteria required, send your CV to wayne@fusionpartners.co.nz

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National Health and Safety Lead

(This role is now filled)

About the Company:

Large National NZ business, with a strong focus on people and safety. Reporting into the Head of Operations, you will enjoy a large amount of autonomy and contribute to the health and safety planning and execution. Your role will involve some travel nationally, as required and you will lead projects and day to day, with an extremely varied and interesting portfolio, that plays to your strengths.The foundations are laid but now the role requires someone to win the hearts and minds of the people and take them on a cultural journey, making improvements and embedding foundations along the way.

About the Role:

This is a hands on operational role, with high levels of autonomy, supporting the business to embrace H & S initiatives and truly create a culture that reflects this. This will include Health & Safety strategy implementation, project management, acting as a champion for health and safety and acting as a true business partner.

As the ideal candidate you will possess:

A demonstrated knowledge and interest in H&S, with strong examples of outcomes delivered, in a similar environment/business.
The ability to support business with any and all queries, incidents that arise and with genuine interest in supporting business leaders to manage and mitigate risk and create a culture of ‘zero harm’.
Strong Communication and influencing skills at all levels and the ability to contribute to strategic planning and initiatives.

If you have the experience to fulfil the role, live and breathe Health & Safety and want to commence a new journey with a NZ based organisation send your cv directly to: michelle@fusionpartners.co.nz

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Senior H & S Advisor

(This role is now filled)

About the Company:

Large NZ retailer, with a strong focus on people and safety. You will work with a team of HR professionals, however enjoy a large amount of autonomy and contribute to planning and business engagement.

About the Role:

This is a hands on operational role, with high levels of autonomy, supporting the business to embrace H & S initiatives and truly create a culture that reflects this. This will include Health & Safety strategy implementation, project management, acting as a champion for health and safety and acting as a true business partner.

As the ideal candidate you will possess:

A demonstrated knowledge and interest in H & S , with strong examples of outcomes delivered, in a similar environment/business.
The ability to support business with any and all queries, incidents that arise and with genuine interest in supporting business leaders to manage and mitigate risk and create a culture of ‘zero harm’.
Strong Communication and influencing skills at all levels and the ability to contribute to strategic planning and initiatives.

It you have the experience to fulfil the role, a genuine interest in supporting genuine people, with no egos, in a successful and ‘real’ business, click “Apply now” or send your cv directly to: michelle@fusionpartners.co.nz

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Senior Business Development Manager

(This role is now filled)

The Company:

Our client is an established IT Managed Services organisation. Solutions offered include IT Managed and Professional Services, Data Storage, Cloud Services, Backup and Disaster Recovery, Networking and Security. Their clients are strong advocates for their customer-centric approach to enabling business transformation, which has driven significant growth for the organisation in recent years.

The Role:

The role is for an experienced senior BDM to be based in CBD fringe. This person would be responsible for proactively identifying, qualifying, targeting and pursuing a variety of new business opportunities. This is a relatively autonomous role which will see you fairly self-managed from day to day, you will still reap the benefits of strong technical backing from the team around you.

Ideally we are looking for a background in selling IT services, or you may have sold other types of technology. Key to the role is the ability to demonstrate a strong background of new business solution sales, preferably 5 years+.

On offer to you:

This role offers the ability to leverage your relationship building skills with a service provider who enjoys an already-strong reputation in the market. There is also a compelling package on offer: The base salary on offer will be negotiable depending on experience and prior success. Commission is uncapped with an OTE of around $200k to $250k. With the business in growth mode this creates a real opportunity for career progression for the successful candidate.

To express your interest, “Apply now” or send your cv directly to: info@fusionpartners.co.nz

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Business Development Account Manager

(This role is now filled)

Fast growing, high performing business, which offers room for growth and promotion, based on results and attitude.

The role offers a unique mix of new business development and account management, with a warm client portfolio and a strong brand to support your success. Experience in ICT is essential and a desire to delight customers and provide fresh thinking is a must.

To be considered as a strong contender you will have:

Strong relationship building ability, at all levels
Networking ability and able to present and pitch proposals
ICT experience, having worked in a telecommunications environment in face-to-face sales roles
A genuine interest in providing solutions for customers and understanding their business goals and requirements
Tech savvy and up to date with trends in ICT and an understanding of B2B Voice and internet services

If you are looking for a company that moves with agility and pace, is not tied down by traditional thinking, bureaucracy and risk aversion then this is the right organisation for you.

To express your interest, “Apply now” or send your cv directly to: info@fusionpartners.co.nz

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Finance Manager

Our client is a large not-for-profit organisation in growth mode with a collaborative team culture.

You will be involved in ensuring the financial alignment of the business as well as contribute to financial projects across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

Team leadership of a team of 2 to 3 staff
Preparation of monthly financial results
Management of the statutory financial reporting
Financial reporting and analysis
Cashflow management
Management of budgeting and forecasting
Oversight of the payroll function
Assisting in annual audit
Management and oversight of financial accounting

Highly desired attributes:

CA or qualified by experience
Proven financial management experience
Strong background in technical accounting and accounting standards
An eye for detail with keen analytical ability
Solid written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels

You will be passionate about working in an ever changing and fast paced environment and contribute as an integral part of the leadership team. Ideally we are looking for someone who is self-sufficient, proactive and commercially minded. Being technical grounding and systems savvy with confidence in communicating across the business is a prerequisite. This is a hands-on role so only those that are willing to roll up their sleeves are encouraged to apply.

If this sounds like the ideal opportunity for you “Apply Now” or send your cv to wayne@fusionpartners.co.nz

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Senior HR Advisor/HR Business Partner

(This role is now filled)

9 month Fixed Term Contract
Step up into a true HR Business Partnering role
Contribute to NZ’s economy in this manufacturing business
$110k to $120k pro rata

About the Company:

Large NZ manufacturer, with a strong focus on people and safety. A collaborative and inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and will value your contribution.

About the Role:

This is a hands on operational role, with high levels of autonomy, supporting leaders in the organisation to drive and manage performance, implement HR initiatives which directly impact business success and direction. This will include HR strategy implementation, project management, acting as a champion for health and safety and supporting ER across all business areas, as a true business partner.

As the ideal candidate you will possess:

A demonstrated knowledge and interest in ER , Generalist Business Partnering and the practical application of this, with strong examples of outcomes delivered, in a similar environment/business.
The ability to support business with any and all queries that arise and with genuine interest in supporting business leaders and achieving business outcomes.
Strong Communication and influencing skills at all levels.

It you have the experience to fulfil the role, a genuine interest in supporting genuine people, with no egos, in a successful and ‘real’ business, send your cv directly to: michelle@fusionpartners.co.nz

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Human Resources Lead

(This role is now filled)

Opportunity to gain sole charge experience
7 Month Fixed Term Contract
CBD location with parking included

Lead a small HR team within a customer focussed organisation.

About the Company:
Large customer focused organisation, with an outstanding reputation and brand for excellence. With a strong focus on people and service and high influence, you will have the opportunity to gain experience as sole charge, reporting directly to a GM.

About the Role:

This is a hands on operational role, supporting leaders in the organisation to drive and manage their people strategy and provide solid advice. This maternity cover will include HR strategy implementation, project management, acting as a champion for health and safety and supporting ER, across all business areas, as a true business partner.

As the ideal candidate you will possess:

A demonstrated knowledge of IR and ER legislation and a generalist HR background
The ability to support business and people through change
Strong communication and influencing skills , with the ability to build rapport fast and deal with whatever the day presents.
A strong HR generalist who is looking for the opportunity to step up into a sole charge , within a safe and supportive environment.

If are available to start a contract in April/May and believe you will bring value and a safe pair of hands for this FT Assignment then please, in confidence, send your cv directly to: michelle@fusionpartners.co.nz

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Senior HR Advisor

(This role is now filled)

9 month Fixed Term Contract with possible extension
Manufacturing sector
Collaborative Culture
$110k – $120k

About the Company:
Large NZ manufacturer, with a strong focus on people and safety. A collaborative and inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and will value your contribution.

About the Role:

This is a hands on operational role, with high levels of autonomy, supporting leaders in the organisation to drive and manage performance, implement HR initiatives which directly impact business success and direction. This will include HR strategy implementation, project management, acting as a champion for health and safety and supporting ER, across all business areas, as a true business partner.

Some travel will be required in the role, within NZ.

As the ideal candidate you will possess:

A demonstrated knowledge of IR and ER legislation and the practical application of this, with strong examples of outcomes delivered, in a similar environment/business
The ability to support business and people through change
Strong Communication and influencing skills at all levels

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, e-mail your CV in Word to michelle@fusionpartners.co.nz

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HR Business Partner

(This role is now filled)

Auckland Central

About the company:

As market leaders in their industry, a unique job opportunity exists for an experienced HR Business Partner to join their large HR team based in Auckland CBD.

About the role:

You will work with similarly commercially astute HR practitioners to drive change and influence business outcomes. You will deliver high impact people solutions,that enable the business to achieve it’s strategic objectives. This role includes a combination of ER, Training & Development, Project and Change Management. You will be seen as a business advisor and partner closely with business leaders to support their teams and business units success.

Keys to success:

You will have proven experience as a HR Business Partner ideally from a large complex business together with the ability to learn and navigate complex structures in order to deliver an effective HR service. You will have an exceptional ability to design and deliver commercial HR initiatives that add tangible value.

In return you will receive strong mentorship and opportunities for exposure to new and complex projects and business initiatives. Enjoy being part of a successful, well respected and business focused HR team that delivers.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, e-mail your CV in Word to michelle@fusionpartners.co.nz