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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.

  • IT6 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Building client relationships · Leading cyber engagements · Developing delivery teams

    15+ yrs15+ years’ experience; senior leadership experience in cyber, technology, or digital transformation; client-facing delivery leadership experience; experience contributing to business development, account growth, or practice leadership; broad cyber capability; programme or project delivery experience

  • Accounting and finance6 days ago

    Director of Finance

    Hilton · 5001+ employees

    A global hospitality leader delivering exceptional guest experiences and workplace culture.

    Auckland
    Full timeManages people

    Managing finance operations · Leading financial planning · Overseeing financial reporting

    10+ yrsUniversity degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; 10 years' hotel finance experience including 3+ years in leadership; fluent written and spoken English; proficient in hotel systems and Microsoft Office

  • Sales6 days ago

    Commercial Director

    Accor · 5001+ employees

    A hospitality company operating Peppers Bluewater Resort, offering accommodation and dining experiences.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Developing commercial strategy · Growing business segments · Leading negotiations

    Proven commercial leadership experience, strategic thinking, strong business acumen, exceptional stakeholder and relationship management, and a track record of delivering growth and commercial results.

    Generous leave
  • Nursing6 days ago

    Associate Director of Nursing (ADON) Mental Health & Addictions Nelson

    Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough · 5001+ employees

    A public health organization providing hospital and medical services in New Zealand.

    Nelson
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading mental health services · Supporting workforce development · Ensuring regulatory compliance

    Experienced nurse leader with proven clinical leadership in mental health, change management, operational experience, research and audit skills, and understanding of mental health legislation and best practices.

  • 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
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading regional team · Managing credit risk · Driving growth strategy

    Extensive leadership experience in corporate, institutional or commercial banking; deep credit expertise at Responsible Officer level or equivalent; proven record leading high-performing teams and delivering strong financial, customer and people outcomes.

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • IT6 days ago

    AI Integration Director

    ZURU · 1001-5000 employees

    A global company disrupting industries through radical innovation and automation across toys, consumer goods, and construction.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Driving AI adoption · Mapping workflows · Building MVPs

    Experience leading teams implementing AI in business workflows with ownership of strategy and budget; track record of measurable wins; hands-on use of frontier models and agent tooling; ability to map workflows and build MVPs in days.

  • Sales7 days ago

    Director, Financial Institutions Sales

    ANZ Banking Group Limited · 5001+ employees

    A bank focused on improving financial wellbeing and sustainability of customers.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Managing client relationships · Driving sales conversations · Delivering tailored solutions

    Proven experience with financial institution clients in sales, relationship management, or business development; strong knowledge of transaction banking products; excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

  • Business operations7 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Managing transformation engagements · Advising client executives · Developing client opportunities

    8+ yrs8-10+ years' experience in consulting, transformation, operations, technology delivery or financial services; track record leading large-scale transformation initiatives; experience engaging senior executives and developing client opportunities; expertise in a financial services domain

  • Project management7 days ago

    Technical Director - Planning

    SLR Consulting · 1001-5000 employees

    A global environmental and sustainability consultancy making sustainability happen.

    Auckland
    Full timeSenior
  • Accounting and finance8 days ago
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full timeSeniorManages people

    Managing audit engagements · Preparing client reports · Mentoring audit teams

    2+ yrs2+ years’ experience as an Audit Manager; experience working in a Big 4 audit environment; technical audit and statutory reporting expertise; knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Business operations8 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Leading supply chain transformations · Improving operational performance · Analysing supply chain data

    8+ yrs8+ years' experience in consulting, industry, or both, focused on supply chain, operations or business transformation; proven leadership of large-scale supply chain or operational transformation programmes; relevant tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management, Commerce or a related discipline

    Generous leave
  • Maintenance and repair8 days ago

    Cluster Director of Engineering

    Rosewood Kauri Cliffs · 5001+ employees

    A luxury lodge and golf destination offering exclusive guest experiences in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.

    Northland
    Full timeManages people

    Leading engineering operations · Overseeing maintenance programs · Managing capital projects

    Extensive hospitality, resort, lodge, facilities management, or related experience; multi-property engineering leadership experience; degree, diploma, trade qualification, or relevant professional certification in engineering, building services, facilities management, or a related discipline.

    Parental leave
  • Human resources8 days ago

    Global Talent Acquisition Director

    ZURU · 1001-5000 employees

    A global company disrupting industries through radical innovation and automation across toys, consumer goods, and construction.

    Auckland
    Full timeManages people

    Leading global TA strategy · Redesigning recruitment operations · Building sourcing pipelines

    Experience leading Talent Acquisition at scale across multiple countries; experience redesigning TA function operations; strong command of TA data, reporting and forecasting; experience coaching hiring managers; willingness to travel to China regularly

  • IT8 days ago

    Associate Director / Director - Oracle Fusion Platform Lead

    KPMG New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees

    A professional services firm providing audit, tax, and advisory services, committed to fueling prosperity in New Zealand.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Leading Oracle transformations · Governing solution delivery · Leading presales solutioning

    5+ yrsLeadership of multiple end-to-end ERP or major corporate systems implementations; at least five years of Oracle Fusion Cloud implementation experience; relevant university degree or recognised industry qualification

  • Project management9 days ago

    Programme Director(s)

    Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora · 5001+ employees

    A public health organization providing hospital and medical services in New Zealand.

    Wellington
    Full timeManages people

    Leading transformation programmes · Managing programme dependencies · Developing programme teams

    Proven experience delivering large, complex technology-enabled transformation programmes and realising benefits; business and organisational change leadership experience; experience managing strategic implementation partners and third-party providers

  • Health and safety10 days ago

    Director of Safety & Quality

    Texel Air · 51-200 employees

    A cargo airline operating in the Middle East, New Zealand, and Australia, focused on safety and reliability.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Managing safety systems · Leading investigations · Overseeing compliance

    5+ yrsLead auditing qualification, SMS/Quality Management qualifications, 5+ years aviation safety management experience, knowledge of NZ Civil Aviation Regulations, ability to meet CAA NZ fit and proper requirements, strong leadership and communication skills.

  • Project management9 days ago

    Programme Director

    Te Whatu Ora · 5001+ employees

    A public health organization providing hospital and medical services in New Zealand.

    New Zealand
    RemoteFull timeContractSeniorManages people

    Leading transformation programmes · Managing stakeholders · Overseeing governance

    Experience leading large-scale business and technology transformation programmes; strong strategic leadership, stakeholder management, commercial, governance, risk and financial management; ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.

  • Engineering8 days ago

    Technical Director - Water

    AECOM · 5001+ employees

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

    Auckland
    HybridFull timeSeniorManages people

    Providing technical leadership · Advising clients · Developing business opportunities

    Significant experience leading water infrastructure projects in consulting; strong technical reputation in NZ water sector; CPEng or equivalent preferred; relevant tertiary engineering qualification.

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Engineering9 days ago

    Associate Director | Stormwater Lead

    AECOM · 5001+ employees

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

    Auckland
    HybridFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading stormwater projects · Providing technical leadership · Mentoring engineers

    15+ yrs15+ years stormwater infrastructure experience; strong NZ stormwater knowledge; leadership and mentoring skills; CPEng or equivalent preferred; tertiary qualification in civil, environmental, or water engineering.

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Sales9 days ago

    CRM Senior Account Director - Public Sector

    ServiceNow · 5001+ employees

    An AI platform company that automates workflows and business processes for enterprises.

    Wellington
    Full time

    Developing territory strategy · Leading executive discussions · Managing sales opportunities

    12+ yrsDemonstrated ability to apply AI to work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving; 12+ years in sales generating new business for enterprise-class customer experience or business solutions; experience selling to New Zealand public sector customers; bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related discipline, or equivalent experience

  • Marketing9 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeSeniorManages people

    Leading social content strategy · Directing creative campaigns · Developing creative talent

    8+ yrs8+ years in social, content or digital creative, including team leadership in a social-first business; experience with baby, parenting, FMCG or family-first brands; paid social strategy and performance-data optimisation; directing video and static content across markets, including localisation

  • Accounting and finance9 days ago

    Associate Director / Director - Infrastructure Economics

    KPMG New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees

    A professional services firm providing audit, tax, and advisory services, committed to fueling prosperity in New Zealand.

    Wellington
    Full time

    Leading economic analysis · Advising investment decisions · Developing team capability

    3+ yrsAt least 10 years applying economic frameworks and analysis to infrastructure projects; at least 3 years leading or providing final quality assurance on projects incorporating economic analysis and advice

    Parental leave
  • Project management10 days ago

    Project Director

    New Zealand Transport Agency · 5001+ employees

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

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading infrastructure projects · Managing delivery partners · Providing strategic advice

    Extensive senior leadership delivering complex infrastructure projects; strong commercial acumen; proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams; bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business or equivalent; legal right to work in New Zealand.

  • Veterinary11 days ago

    Lead Veterinarian | Veterinary Director - Botany Downs

    Animates Vetcare · 201-1000 employees

    A veterinary clinic providing companion animal medical and surgical care with a focus on wellbeing and professional development.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Providing veterinary care · Leading clinical team · Mentoring staff

    Veterinary qualification recognized in New Zealand and eligibility for NZVSB registration; significant companion animal clinical experience; strong communication and leadership skills.

  • Veterinary11 days ago

    Lead Veterinarian | Veterinary Director - Kāpiti Coast

    Animates Vetcare · 201-1000 employees

    A veterinary clinic providing companion animal medical and surgical care with a focus on wellbeing and professional development.

    Paraparaumu, Wellington+1 more
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Providing veterinary care · Leading clinical team · Mentoring staff

    Veterinary qualification recognized in New Zealand and eligibility for NZVSB registration; significant companion animal clinical experience; strong communication and leadership skills.

  • Software development11 days ago

    Director of Software Engineering

    Timescapes · 51-200 employees

    A visual progress tracking solution for complex construction projects, simplifying construction through shared visibility.

    Auckland
    Full timeSeniorManages people

    Leading engineering teams · Managing product delivery · Developing security practices

    Parental leaveRetirement savings
  • Sales10 days ago

    CRM Senior Account Director - Public Sector

    ServiceNow · 5001+ employees

    An AI platform company that automates workflows and business processes for enterprises.

    Wellington
    HybridFull timeSenior

    Building client relationships · Developing sales strategy · Managing sales process

    12+ yrs12+ years in sales with new business generation for enterprise solutions; proven public sector sales in New Zealand; advanced knowledge of sales force automation or business applications; bachelor's degree in business or related field or equivalent experience.

  • Sales10 days ago

    Director of Sales & Marketing

    InterContinental Hotels & Resorts · 5001+ employees

    An IHG hotel brand offering accommodation, dining, and event services.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Developing commercial strategy · Leading sales team · Growing revenue

    4+ yrs4+ years hotel sales and marketing experience with senior commercial leadership in luxury/upscale setting; bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Hospitality or related field; strong commercial, financial, people leadership, and systems capability; professional English.

  • Sales11 days ago

    Director of Sales & Marketing

    InterContinental Hotels & Resorts · 5001+ employees

    An IHG hotel brand offering accommodation, dining, and event services.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Developing sales strategy · Leading commercial team · Growing revenue

    4+ yrs4+ years hotel sales and marketing experience with senior commercial leadership in luxury/upscale setting; bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Hospitality or related field; strong commercial, financial, and people leadership skills; proficiency in hotel sales systems, CRM, digital marketing tools, and Microsoft Office; professional English.

  • Business operations11 days ago

    Principal Advisor Office of the Executive Regional Director, Northern

    Te Whatu Ora · 5001+ employees

    A public health organization providing hospital and medical services in New Zealand.

    Manukau, Auckland+1 more
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Providing strategic advice · Analyzing regional performance · Supporting program delivery

    Experience leading complex work programmes, strong governance and analytical skills, proven relationship building, strategic thinking, excellent communication, tertiary qualification or equivalent experience, understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

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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