NES Fircroft Looking for Managing Director – New Zealand at New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand Full Time

Managing Director

Engineering sector

About the Company:

This large engineering related organisation has an established international reputation for excellence in engineering, fabrication and construction. They are a well-established international organisation with a large local presence in Taranaki. This company provides continuous market leading, efficient, and innovative solutions within a wide range of sectors to their clientele. They pride themselves on providing support, training and development and offers a diverse and enriching working environment.

This well established and successful engineering company are now seeking a driven Managing Director to further lead, develop and grow their New Zealand business.

About the Role:

Reporting internationally to the Board of Directors, your main responsibilities will be to:

● Direct the activities of the business while ensuring bottom-line profitability.

● Provide strategic advice to the Board of Directors, plan cost-effective business strategies, and develop new ideas based on market and industry.

● Establish company goals, aligned with the board and shareholder goals.

● Implementing the policies of a company and making sure that they are adhered to.

● Communicating company reports and achievements to the board, shareholders, and business partners.

● Maintaining and monitoring budgets to make sure that the business operates efficiently from a financial perspective.

● Establishing relationships with industry and marketing experts, thought leadership through publication and build the company public profile through networking, conferences, and speaking engagements.

● Making key decisions regarding the organisation and being accountable for those decisions.

● Introducing initiatives to optimise market opportunities and the use of strengths while minimising risks.

While serving as the public face of the New Zealand branch, you will supervise relevant managers and provide leadership and motivation to all employees within the company. You will be guiding and maintaining the performance of the company through effective communication and management in the best interest of the company, clients, and employees.

Skills and Qualifications:

● MBA or Degree educated or other relevant industry qualifications.

● 10 + years of experience working within engineering, oil and gas or relevant industry.

• Familiarity with local NZ Market / Projects.
• Strong background in managing a medium to large scale engineering firm.

● Proven ability to lead.

● Excellent analytical skills that can be used when making critical decisions.

● The ability to think critically and strategically.

● An in-depth understanding of productivity management and how to implement change to improve productivity levels.

Leading a team with best practices, your innovative approach around systems and processes will also assist you with growth and development in this role. You will ideally have a relevant engineering, O&G or similar industrial type of technical background as well as having a strong focus on HSEQ, while strong communication skills, analytical mind and high energy levels will see you thrive in this dynamic role.

This is a fantastic long-term career opportunity and on offer will be a competitive remuneration package and an opportunity to become a crucial part of this successful global business.

Only those with existing New Zealand work rights will be considered

To move forward with your application please apply with an updated resume and covering letter or phone Kate McLean on 022 220 8992 or Bruce Jordan on 021 247 7311 for a confidential chat and further information.