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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.

  • Sales11 days ago

    Director of Catering and Event Sales - Cordis, Auckland

    Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group · 5001+ employees

    An award-winning luxury hotel in Auckland's arts and culture district, part of Langham Hospitality Group.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading sales team · Developing strategies · Managing budgets

    Proven strategic thinking, leadership, communication, commercial acumen, analytical proficiency, and detail-oriented approach to drive event sales and manage catering operations.

  • Sales11 days ago

    Director of Sales - MICE - Cordis, Auckland

    Cordis Hotels and Resorts · 5001+ employees

    An award-winning luxury hotel in Auckland's arts and culture district, part of Langham Hospitality Group.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading sales team · Building client relationships · Developing strategic plans

    Proven senior sales leadership in hospitality with MICE segment exposure; track record of exceeding revenue targets; strong strategic planning, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills; valid working rights in New Zealand.

  • Engineering11 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
    HybridFull timeSeniorManages people

    Managing engineering team · Driving delivery · Adopting AI

    Director of Software Engineering leading a team of 6 engineers; requires strong engineering management, delivery execution, AI adoption, technical leadership, and infosec ownership; startup experience and team structure experience are bonuses.

    Parental leaveRetirement savings
  • Human resources12 days ago

    Human Resources Director, New Zealand

    DKSH · 5001+ employees

    A trusted partner connecting people with exceptional products, services, and insights to drive growth across Asia and beyond.

    Auckland
    Full timeSeniorManages people

    Leading HR strategy · Managing talent acquisition · Developing workforce plans

    Up to 10 years' experience in a similar HR leadership role; experience in a multinational corporation and matrixed organization; experience developing and implementing HR strategies; strong knowledge of New Zealand employment law; experience managing formal and informal grievances

  • Business operations12 days ago

    Consulting - Management Consulting - Associate Director

    PwC · 1001-5000 employees

    A global professional services firm building trust in society and solving important problems.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading project teams · Partnering with clients · Coaching team members

    Experience working with clients to understand requirements and deliver outcomes; ability to provide specialist expertise on project teams; strong communication and presentation skills; commercial curiosity; continuous improvement mindset.

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Marketing12 days ago

    Digital Director

    OMD · 5001+ employees

    A media group creating conversations about brands through content and experiences.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading digital strategy · Building client partnerships · Developing team talent

    7+ yrs7-10+ years digital media or marketing experience with leadership track record; agency experience required; strong knowledge of digital ecosystem, marketing technology, measurement and analytics; ability to build CMO-level relationships.

  • Business operations12 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Leading project teams · Partnering with clients · Designing consulting solutions

    Experience working with clients to understand requirements, deliver outcomes and support complex projects

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Business operations12 days ago

    Director of Revenue Management

    Sheraton Hotels & Resorts

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full timeSenior

    Analyzing revenue data · Managing pricing strategy · Communicating market direction

  • Accounting and finance12 days ago

    Director of Finance

    JW Marriott · 5001+ employees

    A luxury hotel brand within Marriott International, offering exceptional guest experiences and holistic well-being.

    Auckland
    ContractSeniorManages people

    Developing financial strategies · Leading finance teams · Managing budgets and forecasts

    3+ yrsMinimum of 3 years of related work experience

  • Human resources12 days ago

    Director of Human Resources

    Sheraton Hotels & Resorts

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full timeSeniorManages people

    Managing human resources strategy · Leading staffing and recruitment · Managing employee compensation

    Experience leading an HR team; strong knowledge of employment law

  • Business development12 days ago

    Commercial Director

    Fujitsu · 5001+ employees

    A global leader in technology and business solutions that transform organizations and the world around us.

    Auckland
    Full timeManages people

    Leading commercial strategy · Negotiating complex contracts · Managing commercial risks

    5+ yrsExperience negotiating complex, high-value IT transactions; at least 5 years of commercial experience in the IT industry

  • Business operations12 days ago

    Associate Director - Workday Finance 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 timeManages people

    Leading Workday Finance stream · Translating finance requirements · Building team capability

    Experience leading an end-to-end Workday Finance stream; expertise in one or more Workday Financial Management areas; client and delivery leadership

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Sales12 days ago

    Director of Sales & Marketing

    Sheraton Hotels & Resorts

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full timeSeniorManages people

    Managing property sales efforts · Developing marketing strategies · Building customer relationships

    Experience leading the sales and marketing function for an international hotel chain

  • Customer service12 days ago

    Director of Customer Service and Digital Operations

    Les Mills · 201-1000 employees

    A global fitness company creating a fitter planet through group exercise programs and digital subscriptions.

    Auckland
    HybridFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading customer service · Driving automation · Managing digital operations

    10+ yrs10+ years experience in customer service, digital operations, or technology leadership; proven experience leading leaders and multi-disciplinary teams; strong commercial and analytical capability; demonstrated success improving service performance.

    Parental leave
  • Hospitality12 days ago

    Director of Food & Beverage

    Sheraton Hotels & Resorts

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full timeSeniorManages people

    Developing food and beverage budgets · Leading food and beverage teams · Improving guest service

    5+ yrsMinimum 5 years leading F&B teams

  • Project management12 days ago

    Project Director

    Te Whatu Ora · 5001+ employees

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

    New Zealand
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading infrastructure projects · Managing governance and risk · Engaging stakeholders

    Relevant four-year undergraduate degree plus postgraduate qualification (MBA/MSc preferred); extensive project management experience on major construction projects over $10M; senior leadership experience; strong stakeholder and governance skills.

  • Product management13 days ago

    Customer Proposition Director

    NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

    Auckland
    Full time

    Setting proposition strategy · Shaping modernisation roadmaps · Advising senior leaders

    Senior leadership experience in customer propositions, product or service delivery; experience defining customer strategy, roadmaps and investment choices; legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

  • Product management13 days ago

    Director Product Management (Win the Data)

    Auror · 201-1000 employees

    A technology company empowering the retail industry to tackle theft and organized retail crime.

    Auckland
    $185k-$260k a yearFull timeManages people

    Leading product managers · Owning product strategy · Driving product delivery

    Multiple years’ experience leading teams of at least 3 product managers; track record delivering B2B SaaS products; experience leading platform, API or data-ingestion products

  • Project management13 days ago

    Programme Delivery Director

    NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

    Wellington
    Full time

    Leading transformation programmes · Shaping organisational change · Overseeing programme governance

    Significant experience leading large, complex, multi-year transformation programmes; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience; knowledge of or willingness to develop understanding of Te Ao Māori, tikanga, te reo Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi; legal right to live and work in New Zealand

  • Accounting and finance13 days ago
    Wellington
    Full timeSenior

    Leading client portfolios · Delivering advisory engagements · Originating new business

    Extensive accounting, tax and advisory experience; experience with complex privately owned businesses; relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce, Business or a related discipline

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Accounting and finance13 days ago

    Manager / Senior Manager / Associate Director - Turnaround & Restructuring

    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

    Delivering restructuring engagements · Analysing financial challenges · Developing turnaround solutions

    5+ yrs5+ years’ professional experience, including corporate finance, financial restructuring, turnaround or insolvency; familiarity with restructuring and insolvency legal frameworks; relevant professional organisation membership or qualification; proven staff management and leadership experience; demonstrated business development ability

    Parental leave
  • Project management13 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Leading transformation programmes · Advising senior stakeholders · Developing the TDD practice

    10+ yrsTypically 10+ years leading complex transformation programmes; consulting or professional services experience; practical knowledge of Portfolio, Programme & Project Management (3PM), PRINCE2, PMI/PMBOK, Agile, SAFe, ICAgile and Scrum

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Product management13 days ago

    Customer Proposition Director

    New Zealand Transport Agency · 5001+ employees

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

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Setting strategic direction · Shaping customer experiences · Leading service modernization

    Significant senior leadership experience in customer proposition, product management, customer experience, service design, digital transformation or complex service delivery; legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

  • Project management13 days ago

    Programme Delivery Director

    New Zealand Transport Agency · 5001+ employees

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

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading programme delivery · Managing transformation · Overseeing governance

    Significant experience leading large, complex multi-year transformation programmes; proven senior programme leadership in complex environments; deep expertise in governance, assurance, risk, financial management; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent; legal right to work in New Zealand.

  • Product management13 days ago

    Director Product Management (Win the Data)

    Auror · 201-1000 employees

    A technology company empowering the retail industry to tackle theft and organized retail crime.

    Auckland
    $185k-$260k a yearHybridFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading product teams · Owning product strategy · Driving product delivery

    Multiple years managing teams of at least 3 product managers; proven track record delivering B2B SaaS products; experience leading platform, API, or data-ingestion products; strong strategic and commercial acumen; excellent communication skills.

    Parental leaveGenerous leaveFour-day weekStudy support
  • Accounting and finance14 days ago
    Hamilton, Waikato
    Full timeSenior

    Advising on business tax matters · Preparing income tax provisions · Assisting with tax disputes

    5+ yrs5+ years’ experience in a tax compliance and advisory environment; professional qualification in accounting; broad NZ tax knowledge; strong understanding of end-to-end tax processes and the NZ tax environment

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Accounting and finance14 days ago
    Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
    Full timeSenior

    Providing tax advice · Managing client portfolios · Advising on business issues

    6+ yrsMinimum 6 years of professional services tax or accounting experience; professional qualification in law or accounting; strong understanding of end-to-end tax processes and the NZ tax environment

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Marketing15 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeManages people

    Leading global brand strategy · Managing portfolio marketing budgets · Building marketing teams

    10+ yrs10–12+ years in brand marketing; experience taking brands from launch to global scale; experience managing multi-brand budgets

  • Business operations15 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Leading transformation programmes · Advising executive stakeholders · Originating client opportunities

    8+ yrsRelevant qualification in Design, Psychology, Business, Human-Centred Design or a related discipline; 8+ years’ experience across service design, customer experience, business transformation or consulting

    Parental leaveGenerous leave

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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