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Director jobs in New Zealand.

151 open roles, 36 posted this week, most paying $200k to $260k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • EngineeringYesterday

    Technical Director Network Planning

    Mott MacDonald · 5001+ employees

    A global engineering consultancy delivering critical infrastructure and industrial projects.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Leading network strategies · Providing technical leadership · Advising water clients

    Degree in Civil, Environmental or Water Engineering, or a related discipline; extensive experience in stormwater and/or wastewater network planning; Chartered Professional Engineer or equivalent professional accreditation

    Generous leave
  • Business operations2 days ago

    Change Director, Establishment

    Ministry of Justice - New Zealand

    Wellington
    Full timeManages people

    Leading operational change · Coordinating implementation planning · Advising on readiness and risks

    Significant experience leading and embedding change in a large or complex operational organisation; understanding of change management principles; experience translating programme or organisational priorities into operational plans; experience leading people

  • Accounting and finance2 days ago
    Wellington
    Full timeSenior

    Leading client portfolios · Advising business clients · Growing the practice

    Strong tax advisory and compliance experience; technical capability in income tax compliance and tax effect accounting; proven client-engagement leadership and senior relationship-building experience

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Project management3 days ago

    Director Design

    Ministry of Social Development · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Wellington
    $163.4k-$217.9k a yearOnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading design teams · Developing service models · Managing stakeholder relationships

    Demonstrated understanding of operational practice in complex public service, experience developing operational guidance and translating policy into implementation, service design and systems thinking, proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams, strong stakeholder engagement.

  • Project management3 days ago

    Programme Director, Delivery Planning

    Te Whatu Ora · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading capital projects · Managing interdependencies · Establishing governance

    Extensive leadership experience delivering major infrastructure projects in complex environments; strong commercial, contractual, and governance expertise; experience with executive leadership and government agencies; knowledge of programme management frameworks.

  • Administration4 days ago

    Executive Assistant - Group Director of Operations

    Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Managing diaries · Preparing documentation · Coordinating meetings

    Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or similar senior administrative role, ideally in a large or government organization; experience supporting a senior executive; strong Microsoft Office proficiency; excellent communication and organizational skills.

  • Administration4 days ago

    Personal Assistant - Operations Director Womens & Childrens Health

    Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waikato · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Providing executive support · Coordinating activities · Managing communications

    2+ yrs2-3 years PA or senior business support experience; advanced Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Visio, Outlook); strong communication and report writing; experience with capital/procurement and Oracle; full NZ driver's licence.

  • Engineering4 days ago

    Associate Director | Stormwater Lead

    AECOM · 5001+ employees

    A global infrastructure consulting firm delivering water, environment, energy, transportation, and building solutions.

    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Leading stormwater project delivery · Providing technical guidance · Building client relationships

    Generous leave
  • Design4 days ago

    Director Design

    Ministry of Social Development · 5001+ employees

    A people-centred government ministry helping New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.

    Wellington
    $163.4k-$217.9k a yearOnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading design teams · Developing service models · Managing stakeholder relationships

    Demonstrated understanding of operational practice in complex public service, experience developing operational guidance and translating policy into implementation, service design and systems thinking, proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams, strong stakeholder engagement.

  • Marketing4 days ago

    Creative Director (Organic Social)

    MM Coaching Limited · 11-50 employees

    A coaching company on a mission to save one million marriages through relationship programs.

    New Zealand
    RemoteContractSeniorManages people

    Developing content strategy · Managing creative team · Analyzing performance

    Proven organic social growth, strategic content leadership, advanced copywriting/scriptwriting, content waterfall implementation, management of editors and copywriters, practical AI experience, excellent English.

  • Project management4 days ago

    Change Director, Establishment

    NZ Ministry of Justice · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Wellington
    $150.0k-$193.8k a yearOnsiteFull timeContractSeniorManages people

    Leading operational change · Coordinating implementation planning · Supporting leader-led change

    Significant experience leading and embedding change in a large complex operational organisation; strong change management principles; ability to influence senior stakeholders; experience leading people and coordinating resources.

  • Medical5 days ago

    Director - Health, Quality & Safety Service

    Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading quality improvement · Managing clinical governance · Strengthening equity

    Masters degree in healthcare-related field, professional clinical qualification, expert knowledge in clinical governance and risk management, experience leading change, data and health intelligence skills.

  • Human resources5 days ago
    Wellington
    Full timeSenior

    Leading transformation engagements · Advising senior executives · Developing team members

    15+ yrs15+ years’ relevant experience in organisation/workforce transformation or related fields; experience leading complex people, workforce or organisation programmes; knowledge of at least two listed workforce areas; commercial experience; experience leading and developing teams

  • Customer service5 days ago

    Global Customer Experience Director

    Halter · 201-1000 employees

    A technology company enabling farmers and graziers to run productive and sustainable operations through innovative solutions.

    Auckland
    InternshipManages people

    Evolving global support strategy · Leading regional customer teams · Managing global escalations

    Experience leading customer support teams at scale in a fast-growing company, including frontline and escalation teams and leaders who lead other leaders

  • Sales5 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeManages people

    Directing regional SDR teams · Maintaining sales pipeline · Developing SDR managers

  • Business operations5 days ago

    Global Customer Onboarding Director

    Halter · 201-1000 employees

    A technology company enabling farmers and graziers to run productive and sustainable operations through innovative solutions.

    Auckland
    ContractManages people

    Leading regional launch teams · Owning global onboarding strategy · Managing deployment performance

    Experience building high-performing onboarding, implementation or field rollout organisations; leading teams across countries, cultures and time zones; launching physical products and supporting real-world implementation; turning manual onboarding into scalable product experiences.

  • Sales5 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Building strategic partner relationships · Negotiating commercial terms · Leading customer workshops

    Extensive experience in alliance or indirect sales management; extensive experience with OpenStack, virtualization, containers and other cloud technologies

    Study support
  • Engineering5 days ago
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Setting technical direction · Resolving complex problems · Reviewing technical decisions

    A Bachelor of Engineering or higher in a relevant discipline; many years of experience with deep, credible mastery in the field; a track record of consequential technical decisions

  • Accounting and finance5 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeSeniorManages people

    Leading audit engagements · Preparing client reports · Managing audit teams

    2+ yrs2+ years’ experience as an Audit Manager; experience in a Big 4 audit environment; technical audit and statutory reporting expertise; knowledge of IFRS

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Customer service5 days ago

    Global Customer Onboarding Director

    Halter · 201-1000 employees

    A technology company enabling farmers and graziers to run productive and sustainable operations through innovative solutions.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading onboarding teams · Managing deployment operations · Driving customer adoption

    Proven experience building high-performing onboarding or field rollout organizations, leading teams across countries and time zones, commercial acumen, strong planning instincts, and ability to move between farm and boardroom contexts.

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Customer service5 days ago

    Customer Experience Director

    Halter · 201-1000 employees

    A technology company enabling farmers and graziers to run productive and sustainable operations through innovative solutions.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading global support · Designing support strategy · Managing escalations

    Proven experience leading customer support teams at scale in a fast-growing company, including frontline, escalation, and leaders of leaders; strong commercial acumen; data-driven; ability to lead global teams across time zones.

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Project management7 days ago

    Director, Investment Planning

    Ministry of Education · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Wellington
    $142.9k-$214.3k a yearOnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading investment planning · Providing strategic advice · Driving organizational change

    Significant leadership experience in a large complex organization; proven infrastructure and investment planning experience; strong stakeholder relationships; relevant tertiary qualification; understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

    Retirement savings
  • Project management7 days ago

    Director of Programme Management

    Utility Fleet Vehicles · 11-50 employees

    A small team building electric utility vehicles for fleet use, with roots in UBCO.

    Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Coordinating projects · Tracking milestones · Managing dependencies

    10+ yrs10+ years experience in complex cross-functional programmes; strong communication and stakeholder management; permanent rights to live and work in New Zealand; PMP, PRINCE2 or Agile preferred.

  • Sales6 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Managing client portfolios · Developing tailored solutions · Driving sales conversations

    Experience working with Financial Institution clients in sales, relationship management or business development; working knowledge of Transaction Banking products and solutions

  • Accounting and finance6 days ago

    Regional Director – Waikato/New Plymouth

    Westpac New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees

    A New Zealand bank focused on building a fairer and stronger New Zealand for its people, customers, and communities.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Full timeManages people

    Overseeing credit risk · Leading regional teams · Developing growth strategies

    Extensive leadership experience in Corporate, Institutional or Commercial Banking; proven record leading high-performing teams and delivering financial, customer and people outcomes; deep credit expertise; strong knowledge of corporate and commercial banking

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • IT6 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Leading AI assurance engagements · Advising on AI governance · Assessing AI systems

    8+ yrs8+ years' experience in AI, data/analytics, technology risk/assurance, internal audit, cyber, cloud, governance or related advisory; experience leading complex client engagements and multidisciplinary teams; experience in AI governance, model risk or AI controls; professional qualification such as AAIA, CA, CISA, CISSP or CIA

    Generous leaveStudy support

About director jobs in New Zealand

There are 151 roles open for director jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 36 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 146 full time, 1 part time and 9 hybrid or remote.

Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $200k to $260k a year.

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