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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.

  • Project management20 days ago

    Director - Management Consulting

    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 business development · Delivering change engagements · Developing consulting teams

    10+ yrs10 years of senior consulting experience; relevant tertiary qualification; experience working with or within government agencies; experience selling and delivering technology-enabled projects

  • Accounting and finance20 days ago
    Dunedin, Otago
    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
  • Accounting and finance22 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Leading finance service delivery · Managing recurring finance activities · Coaching delivery team members

    Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce, Business, Finance or a related discipline; significant senior experience in finance, accounting, commercial advisory, finance operations or managed services; experience leading client-facing finance delivery; experience leading and coaching teams

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Data and analytics22 days ago
    Wellington
    Full timeSenior

    Identifying AI opportunities · Designing AI solutions · Supporting business development

    Proven experience in AI, data, and analytics; experience delivering end-to-end data or AI solutions in complex environments

  • IT22 days ago

    Senior Director, Technology Strategy

    Seequent · 201-1000 employees

    A Bentley Subsurface Company building world-leading technology at the forefront of earth sciences, helping organizations understand the underground.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Defining technology strategy · Leading architecture governance · Driving AI adoption

    10+ yrsTertiary qualification in software engineering or computer science; 10+ years leadership in software engineering, architecture, or platform strategy; proven success in technology strategy and governance; expertise in cloud, HPC, and AI; executive stakeholder management; strong people leadership.

  • Accounting and finance23 days ago

    Tax Director - Enterprise

    PwC · 1001-5000 employees

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

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading client engagements · Providing tax advice · Mentoring team members

    Strong experience in tax advisory and compliance, technical capability in income tax and tax effect accounting, proven client leadership, people leadership, communication and analytical skills.

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Accounting and finance23 days ago

    Indirect Tax Director

    PwC New Zealand

    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Researching tax legislation · Delivering GST advice · Building client relationships

    Bachelor's degree; relevant tertiary qualification; significant experience advising on complex GST/VAT matters; proven client relationship management experience; excellent written and verbal English communication skills

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Business development23 days ago

    Customer Director

    New Zealand Trade and Enterprise · 1001-5000 employees

    A government agency helping New Zealand companies grow internationally.

    Wellington
    Full timeManages people

    Coaching customer managers · Driving customer growth · Aligning global teams

    Leadership experience; proven experience driving innovation and growth in commercial environments; strong sector knowledge and connections; commercial acumen; experience navigating international markets and developing and executing export strategies

    Generous leave
  • IT23 days ago

    IT Operations 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

    Setting IT strategy · Leading IT leaders · Automating workflows

    Experience leading IT leaders across regions including China, with ownership of strategy and budget; hands-on automation of service workflows via APIs, scripting or AI agents; experience running enterprise identity, endpoints, networks, cloud or datacentre infrastructure at scale.

  • Human resources24 days ago

    Director - Talent Strategy and Organisational Effectiveness

    EY · 5001+ employees

    A global professional services firm providing consulting, assurance, tax, and transaction services.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full timeSenior

    Shaping Talent strategy · Evolving Talent operating models · Establishing workforce intelligence

    Experience leading complex enterprise Talent, workforce or functional transformation; knowledge of Talent operating models, workforce strategy, organisational effectiveness and work design

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Sales24 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeManages people

    Leading MICE sales team · Building client relationships · Developing strategic sales plans

    Valid working rights; senior sales leadership experience in hospitality; strong MICE exposure; track record achieving revenue targets in group business sales

  • Sales25 days ago

    Sales Director - Nibblish

    Populous People Limited

    Hawke's Bay
    $160k-$200k a yearFull timeSenior

    Driving sales strategy · Delivering sales budgets · Negotiating retailer trade terms

    FMCG sales leadership expertise; strong account and category management relationships with Foodstuffs NZ and Woolworths NZ

  • Social services25 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Leading programme development · Establishing quality frameworks · Using evidence for improvement

    Significant senior leadership experience in programme development, service design, quality, health, community services or a related field; proven experience developing programme models, frameworks or services; right to work in New Zealand.

  • IT26 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Leading finance transformations · Guiding solution design · Developing sales pursuits

    10+ yrs10–15+ years’ experience in Finance Transformation, ERP, or consulting; significant experience as a Workday Financial Lead; hands-on experience delivering full-lifecycle ERP implementations

  • Business development27 days ago

    Associate Director of Development, Oceania

    The Nature Conservancy · 5001+ employees

    A global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive.

    Wellington
    RemoteFull timeSenior

    Building donor portfolios · Soliciting major gifts · Managing donor strategies

    5+ yrsBachelor's degree and 5 years related experience or equivalent; experience building long-term donor relationships, closing gifts of $25,000+, managing multiple prospects, cross-functional teamwork, and fundraising principles; valid driver's license and compliance with Auto Safety Program.

    Parental leaveGenerous leaveRetirement savings
  • Engineering26 days ago

    Stormwater Engineers - Associate to Technical Director

    Harrison Grierson · 201-1000 employees

    A leading urban development engineering and design consultancy in New Zealand.

    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Leading stormwater design · Delivering infrastructure projects · Mentoring engineering teams

    10+ yrsBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline; typically 10+ years’ experience at Associate level or 15–20+ years at Senior Principal/Technical Director level; experience delivering stormwater and water infrastructure projects

  • Sales26 days ago

    Director of Global Sales & Marketing

    British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA)

    Dunedin, Otago
    Full time

    Driving global sales strategy · Strengthening partner networks · Shaping business direction

    Proven track record in sales and marketing leadership and delivering growth

  • Communications26 days ago

    Global Media Relations and Social Media Assistant Director

    EY · 5001+ employees

    A global professional services firm providing consulting, assurance, tax, and transaction services.

    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Managing executive visibility programs · Developing media strategies · Planning social media campaigns

    proven external communications experience; experience advising senior leaders and executives on media and communications; strong writing skills; ability to work with complex or technical content; international business media relationships or ability to develop them; experience planning and activating social media campaigns

    Generous leave
  • Communications26 days ago

    PR Account Director

    Sling & Stone · 51-200 employees

    A communications and marketing agency that helps challenger and visionary brands share their stories.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Providing strategic counsel · Leading account teams · Managing client budgets

    7+ yrs7+ years public relations experience with B2B or consumer focus; proven team leadership and people management; experience managing accounts, budgets, and client needs; strong strategic and critical thinking skills.

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Health and safety27 days ago

    HSE Director

    Webuild S.p.A. · 5001+ employees

    A global construction company building infrastructure and major works for a sustainable future.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading safety strategy · Managing safety team · Ensuring compliance

    Relevant tertiary qualification in Health & Safety, Occupational Health, Engineering, Construction Management or related; significant senior HSE leadership experience in tier-one construction or major infrastructure; strong knowledge of NZ H&S legislation; proven ability to lead safety across large workforces.

  • Project management27 days ago
    Wellington
    Full time

    Leading transformation initiatives · Aligning strategic priorities · Advising executive leaders

    Experience leading enterprise-wide transformation, change and improvement programmes from design through implementation and embedding; programme delivery leadership and expertise in programme methodology in practice

    Generous leave
  • Accounting and finance26 days ago

    Director of Finance

    Hilton · 5001+ employees

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

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading finance function · Driving financial strategy · Overseeing financial reporting

    10+ yrsUniversity degree in Finance, Accounting or related field; 10+ years hotel finance experience including 3+ years leadership; professional accounting qualification preferred; fluent English; proficiency in hotel systems and Microsoft Office.

  • Business operations27 days ago

    Takurua Centre Director

    University of Canterbury

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full timeManages people

    Leading recreation services · Establishing opening plans · Building leadership teams

    Relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent recognised qualification; experience leading leaders and developing teams; experience guiding organisational change

  • Sales30 days ago

    Associate Director

    Aon · 5001+ employees

    A global professional services firm providing risk, retirement, and health solutions.

    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Managing corporate clients · Preparing business proposals · Coordinating client renewals

    New Zealand Certificate in Financial Services (Level 5) – General Insurance; insurance experience managing a corporate book

  • Project management30 days ago

    Technical Director - Planning

    GHD · 5001+ employees

    A global professional services company leading through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise.

    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Providing technical leadership · Managing complex projects · Mentoring less experienced planners

    20+ yrsBachelor’s degree; minimum 20 years’ planning experience; Full Membership of the NZPI; Auckland-based or willing to relocate to Auckland

  • Sales30 days ago
    Wellington
    Full time

    Leading sales campaigns · Building executive relationships · Mobilising pursuit teams

    Senior sales, client partner, account director or business development leadership experience in professional services, technology, consulting or systems integration; track record in large public sector transformation pursuits; full working rights for Australia and New Zealand

  • Project management30 days ago

    Project Director

    Vertiv · 5001+ employees

    A global provider of power, cooling, and IT infrastructure solutions for data centers and communication networks.

    Invercargill, Southland
    Full timeSenior

    Leading project delivery · Managing customer relationships · Managing project finances

    12+ yrsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field; 12–15+ years of experience in data center, critical infrastructure, or EPC project delivery; proven track record managing large-scale, complex projects; strong commercial and contractual management experience

    Retirement savings
  • Marketing30 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Leading activation strategy · Optimising advertising campaigns · Developing data-led solutions

    5+ yrsMinimum 5 years' relevant programmatic, audience activation, digital media or ad-tech experience; programmatic trading, DSP/SSP, identity, targeting, data-driven advertising and measurement knowledge; experience managing audience/data activation across buying platforms; New Zealand media market and privacy/consent knowledge.

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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