Straight from employers' career sites
82 open roles, 20 posted this week, most paying $77k to $143k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.
Mills Recruitment
Leading the EPI team · Installing irrigation pump systems · Coordinating multiple projects
Proven engineering experience or a recognised engineering qualification; experience managing subcontractors and multiple projects simultaneously; full New Zealand driver’s licence
DB Breweries · 5001+ employees
A brewery and cider company operating as part of the global HEINEKEN family.
Leading maintenance team · Executing maintenance strategies · Managing supplier relationships
3+ yrsSecondary education; NZCE or Advanced Trade Certificate (Mechanical/Electrical)
DB Breweries · 5001+ employees
A brewery and cider company operating as part of the global HEINEKEN family.
Leading maintenance team · Driving continuous improvement · Managing maintenance strategies
3+ yrsSecondary education; NZCE or Advanced Trade Certificate (Mechanical/Electrical) required; degree preferred; 3-5 years maintenance in FMCG/brewing; CMMS experience; continuous improvement knowledge; manages suppliers.
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees
A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.
Managing staff rosters · Coordinating working hours · Overseeing escorting function
Resource management experience; demonstrated capability managing a shift or rostered environment; experience managing teams and staff development
Generate KiwiSaver Scheme
Coaching sales representatives · Analysing daily reporting · Managing lead distribution
5+ yrs5+ years’ leadership experience directly managing and developing a sales team; experience selling over the phone; experience with CRMs and internal systems; professional background in a regulated industry; valid visa to work full-time in NZ
Stantec · 5001+ employees
A global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting.
Leading electrical team · Delivering complex projects · Mentoring engineers
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or equivalent; substantial senior-level experience in building services consulting; demonstrated people leadership; knowledge of NZ Building Code and relevant standards; Chartered Professional Engineer status preferred.
Flight Centre Travel Group · 5001+ employees
A travel group that empowers team leaders to achieve sales targets and deliver excellent customer experiences.
Leading team · Achieving sales targets · Delivering customer experience
Proven ability to lead by example in travel expert duties, exceptional communication, strong business understanding, and exceptional sales expertise with $180K TAC or above.
MUSTER LIMITED
Managing daily operations · Monitoring team performance · Coaching team members
2+ yrsAt least two years as a call centre Team Leader; experience managing inbound and outbound contact centre teams; understanding of contact centre operations, KPIs and performance management; confidence using CRM, telephony and contact centre systems
NZ Safety Blackwoods
Leading sales team · Driving sales growth · Identifying sales trends
Experience leading or coaching a sales team; experience managing a large customer portfolio in a fast-paced environment
Community Connections
Mentoring support workers · Coordinating daily service · Supporting disabled people
2+ yrsNZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing level 3 or 4, or equivalent recognised disability or health-related qualification; minimum two years’ relevant disability support experience; full, valid New Zealand driver’s licence; legal right to work in New Zealand; ability to meet pre-employment safety and vetting requirements
Thames-Coromandel District Council
Leading planning specialists · Developing land use policy · Providing planning advice
7+ yrsAt least seven years’ experience in a planning or resource management policy-related position; relevant tertiary qualification
Thames-Coromandel District Council
Leading planning teams · Developing planning policy · Providing planning advice
7+ yrsAt least seven years’ experience in a planning or resource management policy-related position; relevant tertiary qualification
Queenstown Lakes District Council
Leading engineering teams · Reviewing acceptance reports · Managing development risks
8+ yrsTertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Surveying or a related discipline; eligibility for professional membership; 8+ years’ experience in civil engineering or surveying
Mr Apple · 1001-5000 employees
A New Zealand apple industry company managing fruit movement and storage through its binstore network.
Leading operations · Managing team · Overseeing binstores
No explicit requirements stated.
Mr Apple · 1001-5000 employees
A New Zealand apple industry company managing fruit movement and storage through its binstore network.
Leading team · Overseeing storage · Coordinating fruit movements
Previous team leadership or supervision experience; forklift operating experience and willingness to obtain required licences; strong organisational skills; computer and basic Excel proficiency; excellent communication.
Archway Recruitment
Ensuring financial reporting integrity · Delivering technical accounting advice · Maintaining financial controls
Strong knowledge of government financial management legislation, policies and practices, including public sector reporting requirements and machinery of government processes; experience preparing financial statements and supporting external reporting in a large, complex organisation; leadership experience leading financial accounting teams
Hilton Foods · 5001+ employees
A leading international food packaging specialist focused on sustainable solutions and partnership.
Leading production teams · Allocating resources · Monitoring performance
Experience leading or supervising teams in food manufacturing, FMCG, or logistics; strong communication and problem-solving skills; ability to analyze production data and drive continuous improvement.
Komatsu Australia Pty Ltd · 5001+ employees
A global OEM of construction and mining machinery, creating value together with its people.
Leading workshop team · Allocating work · Ensuring quality
Experience supervising or coordinating a mechanical workshop team; Level 4 trade qualification in automotive, diesel, heavy equipment or related; strong mechanical aptitude; current driver licence; forklift licence advantageous.
Healthcare Academy of New Zealand
Leading and developing team · Supporting academic quality · Enhancing student experience
Registered Nurse with current Annual Practising Certificate; postgraduate qualification (or working towards) in nursing, education or related field; academic or clinical team leadership; clinical education, placement coordination or academic leadership experience; NCNZ accreditation experience; knowledge of Nursing Council of New Zealand Education Programme Standards; Certificate in Adult Teaching
Tourism Holdings Limited · 1001-5000 employees
An iconic tourism destination home to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, offering award-winning visitor experiences.
Leading detailing team · Coordinating workloads · Ensuring vehicle standards
Full valid driver's licence (manual/automatic preferred), proven supervisory or team leadership experience, strong communication and interpersonal skills, technical knowledge of vehicles and detailing processes, Microsoft Office proficiency, availability for rotating roster including weekends.
WSP in New Zealand
Establishing growth plans · Leading renewable energy teams · Driving client engagement
7+ yrsRelevant qualification and renewable energy project development experience; minimum 10 years’ professional experience as a project manager, CRM or in programme delivery; 7+ years’ advisory consulting experience in wind, solar or battery energy storage
Randstad New Zealand
Leading financial accounting teams · Managing external reporting · Coordinating audit processes
Tertiary degree in Accounting/Finance; CAANZ or equivalent membership; experience leading finance teams; knowledge of public sector accounting standards, tax compliance and the Public Finance Act; experience with financial management information systems and complex reconciliations
Veolia | Australia & New Zealand
Leading treatment teams · Coordinating facility resources · Monitoring treatment processes
5+ yrsApproximately five years’ supervisory experience in wastewater treatment; wastewater treatment qualification or relevant education, training and experience; hands-on three waters treatment experience; right to work in New Zealand
Auckland Airport · 201-1000 employees
A gateway to Aotearoa, welcoming travellers and connecting businesses, with a focus on safe and reliable airport operations.
Leading shift teams · Assisting airport guests · Coordinating daily operations
5+ yrs5+ years of customer service experience; proven experience leading a team; current full driver's licence; reliable transport; ability to lift luggage over 20 kg and stand for 8+ hour shifts; ability to use tablets and mobile technology
GIB® (Winstone Wallboards Ltd)
Delivering maintenance activities · Coordinating maintenance work · Improving equipment performance
Trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter or relevant trade background; manufacturing, industrial or heavy plant experience; leadership experience or readiness to step into a Team Leader role; MEX experience; Microsoft Office proficiency
Hilton Foods · 5001+ employees
A leading international food packaging specialist focused on sustainable solutions and partnership.
Leading team · Managing rosters · Overseeing deliveries
Extensive experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or logistics/supply chain operations; proven track record as a Logistics Team Lead; strong understanding of safety, quality, and Lean/Six Sigma principles; excellent people leadership and communication skills.
Nelson City Council
Leading project managers · Delivering capital projects · Managing stakeholder relationships
Experience leading project management teams; experience delivering infrastructure projects; relevant tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering (diploma level 6) or a related discipline; full current New Zealand driver licence
Leading shift teams · Solving process issues · Delivering production plans
Technical brewing knowledge supported by a brewing qualification or equivalent training and experience; experience leading and coaching teams in a manufacturing environment
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees
A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.
Providing clinical guidance · Holding clinical caseloads · Leading psychologist teams
5+ yrsCurrent New Zealand Psychologists Board Annual Practising Certificate; postgraduate qualification in Psychology; at least 5 years' post-graduation practice, including training in and providing clinical supervision of other Psychologists
Community Care Trust Aotearoa · 201-1000 employees
A values-driven organisation working alongside disabled people, tamariki and rangatahi to enable great lives.
Leading support workers · Developing rosters · Managing operations
Full NZ driver licence, legal right to work in New Zealand, willingness to participate in on-call roster, leadership experience in youth or social services, and police/Oranga Tamariki vetting.
There are 82 roles open for team leader jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 20 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.
Of these, 80 full time, 1 part time and 3 hybrid or remote.
Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $77k to $143k a year.
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There are 82 roles open for team leader jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 20 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.
Where the ad shows a salary, most team leader jobs in New Zealand pay $77k to $143k a year. Not every ad shows one, so check each job, and use the Salary filter to see only the ones that do.
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