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Roles of this nature in Marlborough present rarely. An excellent business, with a genuine care and focus on their people.

This warehouse and logistics leadership role sits within New Zealand’s largest wine bottling,  warehousing and distribution company. They have three plants across NZ, this role is based in their Blenheim plant which employs over 200 people. Your role will be to ensure the warehouse and logistics teams, systems and outputs are optimised to meet their valued customer needs in an even more efficient and well-tuned manner. 

WineWorks is expert in wine bottling, wine packaging and in providing wine warehousing and distribution services for wineries right across New Zealand. This role is all about ensuring they deliver excellence in warehousing for their customers. They have invested heavily in their infrastructure, world-class technology and engineering, and most importantly in their people. The right person will have excellent growth and career opportunities ahead of them.

This people leadership role reports to the Blenheim Plant GM and is a key part of the management team. This will be suited to a 3PL expert and people leader who enjoys change and optimising outputs and performance right across warehousing and distribution.  You will need to be able to demonstrate you can lead large warehouse teams. We are looking for someone who is solution focussed, passionate about people and able to add value as this business continues to grow.

You will oversee the daily warehouse and distribution operations, and collaborate and provide support and structure across the teams to ensure continued efficiency gains, development and growth of both plant and people.  You will be communicating and engaging at all levels, and build really strong relationships with your teams, whilst at the same time be hot on warehouse and logistics systems and process efficiency.

We are looking for a warehousing leader who drives enjoyable, effective and client centric environments.  If you feel confident across the full gambit of leading people, processes and logistics, then this well remunerated role will be hugely satisfying and rewarding. This company is known for looking after its people; you will play a major part in ensuring WineWorks continues to be a truly great place to work.

Relatability to contract manufacturing, warehousing and an understanding of winery or food & beverage operations and related supply chain environments would be a huge advantage here.

If you think you have the expertise and people skills required, and you are ready to take the next step up in your supply chain career then we would love to hear from you. Please apply directly through this portal, or for further information, email rachel@populouspeople.nz

Populous People are a small and nimble team of search and recruitment experts with a strong desire and commitment to see Hawkes Bay and the whole of regional New Zealand thrive and grow through sourcing and placing the right people.  This is where you could come in - join our team as our admin pulse! 

It's rare to find an opportunity with the breadth of exposure that this support role and this business offers.  We are looking for a self-motivated and intelligent team player with a professional, strong customer service ethos and a can-do attitude. This will appeal to those who are commercially astute, people centred, show great initiative and like to be super organised in their work.  In this new role, you’ll be instrumental in ensuring the engine-room and heart of Populous People doesn’t miss a beat. 
  
Here at Populous People, we live and breathe our philosophy of Find, Keep, Grow - finding people, keeping people, and seeing people, organisations, communities and our economy grow. That is not just words, it’s truly what gets us out of bed each day.  We have our feet firmly planted in Hawke’s Bay, but provide search and recruitment, and people strategy services far and wide.  Underpinning our success is our commercial nous, and people connectivity, that means we truly value our partnership approach.  We’re a pretty special and tight-knit team and we know what good looks like.  We have a collaborative and cohesive approach to our work.
  
As our team support, you will be the linchpin ensuring our internal systems, processes and structures run smoothly – from preparing communications, coordinating connections, documentation and relevant processes, arranging meetings and interviews, and proactively managing our client and candidate engagement and service offerings. We would love you to be involved with our socials and website management too.  

You will be the right-hand support to the Founding Director, ensuring that she has the help she needs to be as effective as possible.  She moves pretty quickly and has a really broad bandwidth which means that there is a lot on the go. And your support for the rest of the team will help to guarantee everyone we interact with, has a seamless and trusted experience with us. 
  
We are looking for someone with the EQ and the interpersonal skills and the ability to operate with real tact and discretion. You will be good at build solid and lasting relationships and can make decisions through prioritising when things change quickly (because, let’s face it, they do).  You’ll be highly competent using MS office products, socials, software/website packages and CRMs. The work we do here requires real attention to detail and your written communications will be outstanding.  There is an opportunity for a real career pathway in search and recruitment here for the right candidate, and you will enjoy working with a genuine and fun team who are very proud of and committed to the work we do. 

If this feels like you, and you have the right expertise and eagerness to join our team, then please apply through this portal.  For more information on this role, give Haylee or Tiana a call for a confidential discussion (Haylee on 0273228582 and Tiana on 0273863877).
 

The Hawke’s Bay Regional Economic Development Agency (REDA) was established in 2022 to lead economic development in the region, a critical pou within the Matariki Regional Development Strategy for economic, inclusive and sustainable growth. As their inaugural Chief Executive, reporting to the Chair of REDA, you will be leading the charge and joining the dots to establish and build a sustainable and credible agency and offering that is determined to be a driving force and conduit for economic connectivity and growth.

REDA has the mandate to reimagine a resilient economic future where every whānau and every household is actively engaged in and benefiting from a thriving Hawke’s Bay economy. Recent significant weather events have compromised the productive platform of our region; the REDA Board’s resolve is now stronger than ever. Your impact on the future of this region and right across our communities could be significant in this new role.

You will be driving and channeling thought and strategy leadership of integrated and focused economic development initiatives and opportunities.  Your priorities will centre around lifting sustainable economic growth and performance, and growing enduring relationships with partners, stakeholders and with key resource influencers regionally and nationally.

The Board’s strategic plan is focused on the attraction, retention and growth of investment, talent and business across the region. You will actively support the ongoing development and refinement of their strategy, and secure ongoing funding to enable the delivery and implementation of some truly significant and impactful strategies and projects.

We are searching for an innovative and strategic leader who is committed to seeing this economy prepare and grow for the future. You must have proven commercial, business and community engagement experience. The ability to connect and network across the key touch points and cornerstones in our economy will be crucial. It will be important you understand the diversity of Hawke’s Bay and its communities and have an appreciation of te ao Māori in a business and economic development context.  

Most of all, we want a Chief Executive with a passion and drive for making Hawke’s Bay New Zealand’s most prosperous region. If you feel you have the aligned expertise for this greenfield role we are really keen to hear from you.  

Please apply through this portal or email your resume and expression of interest to search@populouspeople.nz or telephone Rachel Cornwall at Populous People on 0272 565620 to learn more. Applications close Weds 26th April 2023.

This opportunity will be perfectly suited to someone who is sitting between roles and wants to take an interim step to support a very busy and public facing leader based in Napier.  This is an immediate start, for a short-term period, so you must be located here in Hawkes Bay.

We are seeking a highly professional and organised person with great communication and administrative skills, who can jump right in to assist with the smooth day-to-day planning, coordination and engagement of a variety of tasks that will ensure this leader is operating as effectively as possible.  You will be trusted with highly sensitive information so you must be able to maintain a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.

You will need to have solid experience as a senior PA or EA under your belt. It is likely you will have worked in a corporate or large office-based environment where you can relate to the many moving parts that come with multiple meetings scheduled, diary management, travel and event management, and general administrative support. You must be fully competent in using Microsoft Office suite. There is a lot of variety here and will be a truly rewarding role for the right person. 

If you have the skills and availability required to excel in this crucial role, then we would love to hear from you.  Please contact the team at Populous People on 0273863877 to learn more or apply through this Seek portal.

Only candidates based here in Hawkes Bay will be considered for this role.

We are looking for a hands-on marketing specialist with a broad range of marketing expertise to turn up the dial for a great NZ company. This position is based at their head office and factory in Hastings, Hawkes Bay. However, for the right candidate, you could also work remotely or from their office space on Auckland’s North Shore.  
  
New Zealand Frost Fans are leading the way for frost protection in New Zealand and across the world. They design, build, market and commission their FrostBoss® fans into a number of major horticulture and viticulture regions across NZ, Australia, South America and Europe.
  
They already have a well-established brand and market position, and have active digital strategies but you will take them to the next level, and really refine their customer and market engagement. This role is crucial to growing their customer base globally.
  
Reporting directly to the Marketing and Business Development Manager, you will be the lead contact across a range of marketing functions for all NZFF Group companies. Whilst you will be involved in developing the marketing and comms strategy – be clear, this is a hands on, generalist role.  You will be coordinating campaigns, media planning, social and digital media management, internal and external comms, PR, and events. The position is supported by a team of external Virtual Marketers and other external providers including graphic designers, photographers and translation agencies. You will also represent NZFF at industry related events and trade shows and so there will be opportunities for travel.
  
We need someone who can hit the ground running. You will have at least 2-3 years marketing experience, and ideally a complementary marketing or communications degree. You'll have a passion for visual and written storytelling and skilled at developing marketing content. But you must also have current working knowledge of Google Ads, Google Analytics, SEO and digital social media platforms. You’ll feel at home with HubSpot. You will love getting stuck in, showing loads of initiative as you juggle different workstreams and execute to tight deadlines. An affinity to the horticulture industry will be highly regarded here.
  
This is a great opportunity to be a part of a successful, highly regarded Hawke’s Bay business with a substantive global reach. You may be currently working within an agency and looking for a change, or you may be an in-house marketer looking for that next step in your marketing career. If you are proactive, initiative-led and have the required marketing expertise then we would love to hear from you.
  
Please apply through this portal or contact the team at Populous on 06 875 8446 for a confidential discussion to learn more.

We are looking for a hands-on marketing specialist with a broad range of marketing expertise to turn up the dial for a great NZ company. This position is based at their head office and factory in Hastings, Hawkes Bay. However, for the right candidate, you could also work remotely or from their office space on Auckland’s North Shore.  
  
New Zealand Frost Fans are leading the way for frost protection in New Zealand and across the world. They design, build, market and commission their FrostBoss® fans into a number of major horticulture and viticulture regions across NZ, Australia, South America and Europe.
  
They already have a well-established brand and market position, and have active digital strategies but you will take them to the next level, and really refine their customer and market engagement. This role is crucial to growing their customer base globally.
  
Reporting directly to the Marketing and Business Development Manager, you will be the lead contact across a range of marketing functions for all NZFF Group companies. Whilst you will be involved in developing the marketing and comms strategy – be clear, this is a hands on, generalist role.  You will be coordinating campaigns, media planning, social and digital media management, internal and external comms, PR, and events. The position is supported by a team of external Virtual Marketers and other external providers including graphic designers, photographers and translation agencies. You will also represent NZFF at industry related events and trade shows and so there will be opportunities for travel.
  
We need someone who can hit the ground running. You will have at least 2-3 years marketing experience, and ideally a complementary marketing or communications degree. You'll have a passion for visual and written storytelling and skilled at developing marketing content. But you must also have current working knowledge of Google Ads, Google Analytics, SEO and digital social media platforms. You’ll feel at home with HubSpot. You will love getting stuck in, showing loads of initiative as you juggle different workstreams and execute to tight deadlines. An affinity to the horticulture industry will be highly regarded here.
  
This is a great opportunity to be a part of a successful, highly regarded Hawke’s Bay business with a substantive global reach. You may be currently working within an agency and looking for a change, or you may be an in-house marketer looking for that next step in your marketing career. If you are proactive, initiative-led and have the required marketing expertise then we would love to hear from you.
  
Please apply through this portal or contact the team at Populous on 06 875 8446 for a confidential discussion to learn more.

This is your opportunity to join a business that really does walk the talk.  The care factor is real here, and we are looking for a true people connector and HR leader to steer and manage the HR functions of a very well regarded and significant Gisborne based business.
  
The Riversun Group are the leading supplier of certified grafted grapevines to many of this country’s top vineyards, and have truly forged their place in the New Zeland wine industry.  Their progressive, innovative and investment-based model also sees them recognised as leaders in the kiwifruit and avocado industries, as well as  Linnaeus Laboratory and a permanent horticultural crop division.  They are proud of their reputation, and the engagement and commitment of their teams – being seen as an employer of choice in the Tairāwhiti region.  Their vision and purpose are clear – taking a sustainable and kaitiakitanga approach to their people, plants, place, and prosperity.  This filters through everything they do, and this HR role is all about leveraging on the employee-focused solutions that will continue to build business resilience and deliver a dynamic and skilled workforce. 
  
This is big business, and their employee numbers rise and fall throughout the year reflecting their seasonal influences. Your core mandate, as HR Manager, will hinge around providing empathic leadership, guidance and coaching on all facets related to people, across all levels of the business.  As part of the leadership team, you will continue to develop and enhance the positive employee experiences that already in play.  This will see you ensuring the HR structures, systems, programs and performance are taken to the next level, and that includes having the right people in the right places and getting the best out of them when and where they are needed.  You will get stuck in to develop and lead forward-thinking initiatives that span across all employee touch points - attraction/EVP, recruitment, induction, on-boarding, training and development, compliance and ER will all sit within your remit. 
  
To be successful here, you will be someone who loves to have an impact in creating positive and nurturing work environments, and in delivering contemporary leadership and management practices.  You will bring well versed HR operational experience but can also confidently contribute to the development and delivery of strategic objectives.  You will have a great sense of humour, can build solid working relationships both internally and externally, are a clear communicator, and can demonstrate solid judgement and professionalism.  It goes without saying that you have a good grasp of employment legislation, can develop and pick up systems quickly, and aren’t afraid to get stuck in and be a visible presence out with the team.  If this feels like you, and you have the right HR and people expertise, then please apply through this portal.  For more information on this role, call the team for a confidential discussion on 06 875 8446.

Marsden Maritime Holdings, listed on the NZX, is a key driver in Northland’s growing economy. Their purpose is to Transform Northland’s Economy and their vision is to deliver this through enabling Northport’s growth and actively investing in business ecosystems and infrastructure to transform Northland’s economy.

As Head of Marina Operations you will be accountable for ensuring the Marsden Cove Marina and Boatyard operate safely and efficiently, and that your teams are trained and resourced to operate at the highest levels. Safety, excellence in customer service & delivery, and commercial leadership across the marina and boatyard go hand in hand as key accountabilities in this leadership role.  You will be steering and supporting a capable team of seven across the operations spanning dockage, boat haulouts, hardstand facilities, fuelling and general administration from the marina office. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will have responsibility for managing the safety and operation across the marina and boatyard, ensuring all check and balances are in place and that your team is fully trained and resourced to deliver in a well-structured manner. Your scope will extend to further enhancing their processes, systems, and communication – all with a view to optimising the marina and boatyard performance and providing assurance to the CE through a well-documented and centralised, accessible marina management system.

To be successful in this role, you must have strong commercial acumen and understand and be experienced working in marina-based environments, at a leadership level.  An appreciation of marine environments, environmental management and supporting sustainability ambitions will be important here. You must relate well to the pressures of vessel movements in marina and boatyards.  Knowledge of the compliance associated with New Zealand MPI, Customs and POFA will be important in helping you to hit the ground running.  You may already be in a similar marina management role already or an engineer or consultant who has done advisory work over the years, and could bring great knowledge and a commercial lens to the marina and boatyard. Either way, this is a great role for those keen to be part of the Marsden Cove Marina and Marsden Maritime Holdings growth story in Northland.
If you have the required marina and boatyard operations leadership capacity to perform here, then please apply through the seek portal.  Or call the team at Populous People for a confidential discussion, telephone 06 875 8446.

The right accounting expert here will have the opportunity to dig in and have a real impact in an excellent commercial operation right in the heart of Hastings, Hawkes Bay. If you can quickly pick up and relate well to the drivers of this business, and you are all about assuring integrity of financial reporting and providing meaningful financial information then you will have a real input and influence in this well run and well-funded business.

Our client has an excellent reputation, both as an employer, and in the market – we love working with and building this team. They are highly regarded, and they continue to navigate their large domestic and export market where they design, manufacture and sell integrated agri-tech solutions. They continue to grow, extend and optimize their markets globally, all from Hawkes Bay.

Reporting to the CFO, you will be hands-on in this Finance Manager role where you will sit right in the heart of their daily, monthly, and annual accounting function and systems; you will be responsible for the accurate and efficient management of the accounting records for the various companies within the group. Your input into and assurance of accurate and timely reporting will have an impact across all levels of the business. You must enjoy working with detail as much as you do the big picture.  These guys and girls are currently in the midst of an ERP upgrade so a leaning towards systems and process improvement will be a great help.

This role is suited to those with a proven track record in technical accounting and finance management, ideally from companies with strong reporting disciplines and rigour. You may be in a CA firm looking for the next move or already in commerce. Either way you’ll relate well to commercial environments, and understand the relationship between the people, the numbers and the business.  Exposure to manufacturing, would be a huge bonus. Whilst you won’t have team reporting directly to you, you will be someone who provides support, mentoring and guidance across the admin crew. A broad exposure across financial and management accounting is a must, and CA qualifications and NZ tax exposure is essential.

This is a great chance to be a part of a significant and sizeable Hawke's Bay business, who are known for looking after their people. If you have the required expertise and see the potential and future opportunity for growth in making a move like this then please apply now. Or telephone Rachel Cornwall on 0272 565620 in confidence to learn more.  

Please note, only candidates who are have full NZ working rights will be eligible for this role.
 

Eastland Group is the business behind the businesses powering the Gisborne and wider Tairawhiti region. This is an excellent senior finance leadership role, well remunerated and with real commercial diversity and bandwidth.

As Group Financial Controller, you will have significant input and contribution to the company’s existing and future investment strategies which impact on the economy of Gisborne and the wider Tairawhiti region.

Eastland Group specialises in regional infrastructure, with significant investment portfolios spanning ports and energy, and a long-term growth and diversification strategy that sees them poised to continue to expand in further energy generation investments.  

Reporting to the Group CFO, you will be leading a small finance team, and hold the responsibility for all internal and external group reporting requirements including the consolidation of the groups subsidiaries, lead the internal and external audit processes, and sit across the development and further optimisation of the group accounting policies and internal controls. There will be a lot of interaction across the business, and you will be working closely with each sector finance manager.  You’ll be working as right hand to the CFO across financial analysis, investment performance reviews, board paper preparation and support, and assuring technical accounting requirements are met.

A corporate finance background would be helpful as these guys and girls will turn to you to help manage efficient capital use across their investment portfolios.  There’s a high degree of business and performance analysis here, but ultimately this role is all about assuring integrity of the Eastland Groups’ financial reporting.

We are open to the type of entity you are sitting in at the moment. Either way you must be highly competent in ensuring accuracy of financial reporting and familiar with accounting standards. Familiarity with reporting required to bring on new investors, including a background in private equity would be highly regarded.   Ideally, you’ll be in a commercial or corporate environment in a senior role or in a CA firm and ready to make a move into a substantive commercial role. It would be great if you are in Gisborne already, but if not, then the company will potentially support you with relocation costs to help ease your transition to the region. 

Whilst our much loved East Coast of New Zealand is still coming to terms with impact of the recent cyclone, there truly is an amazing balance of lifestyle, career development and commercial diversity on offer here in this role. You will be very well rewarded and enjoy the company of a seriously smart, engaged and focused group of peers throughout this exciting business.

If you have the required finance reporting and corporate leadership capacity to perform here, then please apply through this portal.  Or telephone Rachel Cornwall at Populous People, 0272 565620 for a confidential discussion to learn more.

This brand-new role speaks right to the heart of this large and growing global business – it’s all about their people.  Ziwi Petfoods was established in 2002 with a purpose to bring joy and peace of mind to pets and their guardians.  The clever team are innovators and global leaders of air-dried pet food and are guided by their strong organisational values.  They know that investing in their people is crucial to excellent company performance.   

As their Recruitment Partner, you will take the hands-on lead, building their teams across the business.  Based in Hawkes Bay and being part of a significant rebuild phase post the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle, you will lead the strategy and implementation of all thing’s recruitment, attraction, and engagement.  You will be responsible for getting the right people, with the right capabilities, into the right roles – and ensuring people are engaged and thriving at work. You must be a recruiter capable of developing and implementing resourcing strategies, specifically related to manufacturing and production teams, but with scope to move through to other areas of the business.  You will think outside the box and build key industry partnerships to support the establishment of a comprehensive talent pool aligned to current and future resourcing needs.  With a growth and scalability focus at the forefront of your mind, you will roll your sleeves up to develop and implement the systems, processes, and structures that will support you to deliver on best-practice and innovative search and selection resourcing practices now and into the future.    
 
To be successful, you must know how to identify and map recruitment needs and have a clear understanding of search and talent strategies and employment branding.  You are someone that understands and can connect with a production-based environment and has an appreciation of the commercial drivers associated to a manufacturing or exporting business.  It is envisaged you will need at least five to seven years recruitment experience to take the business through its next journey of growth. A relevant HR or equivalent qualification is preferred.  It’s an exciting opportunity to showcase all the great things happening here and supporting a culture of growth to attract, develop and retain people.  If you have the in-house or agency-based recruitment experience to lead in this new role, then please apply through this portal or contact the team at Populous People on 06 875 8446 for a confidential discussion to learn more.

We’re looking for an expert in coastal and river management to provide strategic direction and technical analysis, supporting the achievement of positive environmental outcomes for the Hawke’s Bay region.  After the events of recent weeks here in Hawkes Bay, there has never been a better time to bring such expertise to our region.

The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council plays the principal role in protecting our natural environment, working collaboratively with our communities to achieve sustainable environmental outcomes.  Their purpose is clear - to protect and manage the region’s precious taonga of rivers, lakes, soils, air, coast and biodiversity for health, wellbeing, and connectivity.  Sitting in the wider Asset Management Group at the HBRC, this crucial role will provides expert analysis, advice and recommendations in the area of coastal, and river/fluvial engineering.  You will be involved in managing complex engineering processes and contributing to projects associated with the modelling, management, and mitigation of risks, and of course, the regional recovery efforts post Cycolone Gabrielle will be a major focus here.  You will be kept busy through driving the successful outcomes of the Regional Coastal Environment Plan, proactively engaging with stakeholders both internal and external, and supporting your colleagues with peer review, mentoring and coaching. 

Right now you may be sitting in another council environment, in a research based role at a university, or you may be in an environmental and engineering consultancy looking for that next challenge or wanting to contribute to helping the region in its recovery phase.  On a technical level, you will have a relevant tertiary qualification in engineering, science, geology or similar field with a coastal specialisation and you must be able to demonstrate practical knowledge of coastal/river engineering.  You will need to be able to confidently speak with coastal design specialists and ideally are proficient with GIS and modelling software.   This is a rewarding time to join the HBRC where you will work with a team passionate about the science of our local environment and have an opportunity to share experience, learn, and balance the pressures of your own growth and development.  If you have the required expertise, then we would love to hear from you. Please apply through this portal or phone the team at Populous People on 06 875 8446 for a confidential chat to learn more.

This corporate planning role plays a significant part in advising and acting as a conduit with key leaders for the business and corporate planning functions of Napier City Council. We’ve proudly recruited across this Napier City Council for many years, and we are determined to keep building on the high calibre teams already in the building – there is a great bunch of people here.  You’ll be joining a dedicated team committed to seeing Napier thrive and prosper – now and well into the future. 
  
This key guiding and advisory role leads, supports and coordinates the corporate, legislative, and strategic planning processes and requirements, including guiding the setting of effective performance measures for the organisation.  A key focus for this role is guiding the effective and robust development of the annual plan and the all-important LTP (long-term plan) and as such, you’ll need knowledge and understanding of sound business planning processes. You will comfortably and credibly engage with a broad range of internal stakeholders to develop and execute the Council’s strategic planning framework requirements, all within strict timeframes.  You will be familiar with the nuances of local government and relevant legislation and be comfortable navigating and influencing other people’s workflow and information sharing.  You will be heavy in the detail but see the rewards in the sense that you will provide a real intellect and backbone for the initiatives that align the future strategy, policy, and planning structures in the council.    
  
We need your expertise from either local or central government for you to have real success here. Tertiary qualified, you will be experienced in corporate, strategic, and/or business planning, or with a broad policy background and ideally fully conversant with local government regulations.  By nature, you are someone who can see the bigger picture, put schedules, and project plans together, and enjoy identifying and encouraging opportunities for information sharing, collaboration and building partnerships.  Your highly developed communication skills, professional approach, resilience, and confidence when dealing with many people will shine through.  This is a great opportunity to step into a well-regarded and critical role within Napier City Council – you will be joining a positive and supportive team.  If you have the relevant experience and you are ready for a move into a challenging role here in sunny Hawke’s Bay, then please apply through this portal, or phone the team at Populous People to learn more on 06 875 8446. 

* Out of respect to so many affected by the recent challenges of Cyclone Gabrielle across our East Coast region, we are re-posting this excellent finance leadership opportunity. We are advancing with our selection and shortlisting processes but are keen to ensure this role reaches as many finance leaders as possible. Please do make contact if of interest.

This substantive Group CFO role is based in one of Hawke’s Bays largest and most successful companies. This business has multiple sites, entities and investment here and outside of the region. The owners and the leadership team you will be joining fly under the radar, but they are focused and fast thinking, and passionate about their business. They have high performing operations, and impressive supply and expert market relationships.

We are looking for a commercially savvy, growth focused finance leader to take the helm here. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will play the crucial commercial leadership role in their executive team and across their finance team. Responsibilities will have a broad commercial focus, including management and development of people, finance systems, reporting, compliance, cashflow and treasury functions. In addition, you will be the commercial right hand to the MD (and CEO), helping to steer, navigate and bring further rigour and challenge to the company’s commercial decisions relating to business acquisition, sale, and investment decisions – expertise at this level will be crucial for your success. This is a key contributing role in the leadership team, and you will have frequent engagement and visibility at Board level. 

An understanding of primary industry variables, and producer-based markets would be a real asset, however we are open to a range of sector experience. Commercial awareness and the ability to add value in modelling, forecasting and driving finance and business efficiencies will be what sets you apart as a highly regarded CFO. In addition, experience in managing relationships internally and with external providers and business partners is essential.  You will be CA or CPA qualified and experienced  in setting commercial strategy and direction, financial management, compliance, cashflow management, cost and production performance modelling, and systems and process improvement.

We are looking for CV’s reflecting success in commercially focused environments. A base from a big four firm, and exposure to M&A will be highly regarded.  We are open minded as to what industry you are in now, but you must be able to relate to fast paced privately owned business models and be comfortable relating to the demands associated with the seasonal nature of the primary sector.

The founders of this group of businesses are known for their innovation and entrepreneurship. They have been leaders in their field for very many years. This role is about ensuring their continued growth and evolution to even greater levels. It will be important that you relate well to the drivers of private enterprise but can operate in a business with real scope and scale. In return, you will be well rewarded with the opportunity to share in the company’s success, and at the same time enjoy the balance of all offered by the Hawkes Bay climate and community.

This is a great time to make a move like this. Roles of this commercial nature, scale and remuneration are rare in Hawkes Bay. If you have the required finance leadership and commercial strategic capacity to perform here, then please apply through the seek portal.  Or telephone Rachel Cornwall at Populous People for a confidential discussion, telephone 0272 565 620.

NZ Frost Fans are a global leader and significant Hawke’s Bay exporter. They produce their world class frost protection systems from their large manufacturing site in Hastings, Hawkes Bay.  The teams here are highly engaged and proud of the product they produce.  The owners are investing heavily in state of the art plant, and will soon be opening the large extension to their manufacturing operation.  As Supply Chain Manager you will be responsible for all logistics into and out of NZ Frost Fans, ensuring the timely sourcing and safe storage of raw materials and components for the production of frost fans.  A key success indicator will be ensuring sufficient supply of materials to meet production targets, and seamless management of all inbound and outbound goods. 
  
To be successful, you have a production or manufacturing based background and have strong exposure to supply chain management. Experience leading raw material sourcing, purchasing and overseeing inventory management is essential.  You will have real understanding of the end-to-end processes inherent in supply chain management within manufacturing environments, as well as local and sea freight logistics. We are looking for an engaged people leader, who will communicate well across internal stakeholders and with external suppliers – someone who can create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers.  Planning skills, an analytical mindset and the ability to problem solve will all sit naturally in your working style.
  
This is a role that will be really satisfying for those keen to make a real difference in leading and refining supply chain processes right across the business. You will be joining a great crew, who really value the contribution of their teams.  If you have the required supply chain expertise, please apply through this portal or telephone Populous People on 06 875 8446 for a confidential discussion to learn more. Please note, only candidates who have full NZ working rights will be eligible for this role.
 

This Hastings based site engineering role will appeal to experienced maintenance and plant engineers who enjoy a mix of hands-on engineering and leading continuous improvement across manufacturing sites.  NZ Frost Fans are a global leader and significant Hawke’s Bay exporter who are experts in their agri-tech space; they produce their world class frost protection systems from their large manufacturing site in Hastings, Hawkes Bay.  The people who work here are engaged and proud of the product they produce.  The owners are investing heavily in the state-of-the-art plant and will soon be opening the large extension to their manufacturing operation. 
  
You will be joining a team of approximately 40 technicians working across the site which spans blade manufacturing, fabrication of towers, gear box and engine assembly, and electronics manufacturing.  Your role will be to ensure the site and facility is optimised from an engineering perspective, and that these teams have the plant and machinery performing at the level they need to ensure trouble free, efficient manufacturing and production.  There is an interesting mix of mechanical, robotic, hydraulic and electrical engineering assets and machinery.  You will be taking the lead in the hands-on trouble shooting, upgrades, scheduled and preventative maintenance of all things engineering – identifying and prioritising engineering support needs across the plant, and interfacing with external contractors as required.
  
This will be a hands-on role, but also requires your attention across their computerised documentation systems.   You will have a practical approach to problem solving and you will enjoy being the go-to person for a range of equipment and overall site maintenance jobs.  This will be best suited to an experienced site and maintenance engineer.  You will have relevant trade or tertiary engineering certifications and have experience in preventative maintenance systems. Either way you will have exposure across a wide range of plant equipment; existing and new. Experience in leading, guiding and communicating with your team and key managers will be important here, as there is plenty on the go at any given time. Come and make your mark in a company that designs and manufactures state of the art technology to the horticulture and viticulture sectors globally. Please apply through this seek portal, or telephone the team at Populous People on 06 875 8446 to learn more.

We are looking for an experienced EA to operate as the right hand to the Principal at Karamu High School. Karamu High School is a vibrant co-ed school that sits right in the heart of Hastings, and this role will be a rewarding one as you will play a key part in ensuring that the School hums. Front-end engagement and administration support to the Principal will sit at the heart of everything you do in this highly regarded school. This is in a positive working environment where you will be well set up and supported by a team of long-standing staff.
  
Sitting on the senior leadership team, this key role will see you working across various areas of responsibility. First and foremost being the secretarial and admin support to the Principal, as well as being the interface between teachers, parents, external contractors and students. You will be the first point of contact via phone and email, where you will screen, manage and prioritise all sorts of enquiries. Your ability to take initiative will be key. Alongside this, you will act as the Board Secretary and sit across the school financials too. As well as managing student enrolments and supporting staff recruitment, so the ability to handle and manage sensitive enquiries will be crucial here.
  
To be considered for this role, you must be able to relate and respect the nuances, relationships and pressures associated with school environments, so there will be a strong preference for candidates who are experienced school PAs.  The ability to build confidential, trusting relationships across the school community will play a huge part of your success. Integrity, initiative, and excellent interpersonal skills are essential required qualities. If this sounds like you, then please apply now through this portal or contact Tiana Rutene at Populous People on 0273863877 for a confidential discussion to learn more.