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Opportunities
A sample of our current assignments
If you are interested in any of our current opportunities below, please email us at info@kerridgepartners.com or telephone us on 09 969 9900.
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Executive Director, Middle Market
Energize and drive change.
Marsh is the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor. They have been operating in New Zealand since 1958 and have over 240 experienced staff in seven offices throughout New Zealand.
This is an opportunity to work with a well respected Country Head who is highly regarded in the industry and be part of the success journey in Marsh New Zealand. Having grown significantly in the last ten years and with approximately 130 staff based around the country, the Middle Market business represents a significant part of the New Zealand business and is a critical focus for Marsh in New Zealand. With significant strength and breadth of resources, Marsh is well placed to guide New Zealand’s SME businesses.
Reporting to the Country Manager, the Executive Director is a key leadership role working alongside the executive team and is influential in making business decisions. Your primary focus includes driving the strategic direction of the practice through leadership, energy and innovation and ensuring a high degree of quality customer service. You will invest in developing, retaining and attracting talent, create a sales-led culture and drive the strategic direction to sustainably expand Marsh’s market share. Equally important you will engender a positive and tenacious client retention and development focus.
To be successfully appointed to this role you will need to demonstrate:
To find out more, or to express interest in this position, contact Helen Naisbitt at our advisors Kerridge & Partners in confidence on +64 9 969 9902 or email helen@kerridgepartners.com.
Business Improvement Manager
This is an exciting time to join this modern, dynamic and driven industry leader as it continues to expand with technology and widen its influence. This is a publicly listed company which enjoys the largest marketshare in New Zealand.
This is a new appointment, so is an opportunity to shape the role. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this role has a high level of influence, it is an opportunity to deploy and develop your project management and facilitation skills. You will gain / develop executive experience through flexing your influencing skills at the highest levels throughout the organisation.
This is a new position created to facilitate and derive benefits from a series of acquisitions over recent years. Reporting to the MD your primary focus and responsibility for the first 18 months will be on facilitating a critical change project. The emphasis for this role is on facilitation and working with senior executives around the country in providing proactive leadership and reinforcement in ensuring the strategic change programmes contribute positively to the organisation. You will ensure successful planning and implementation of this system, while at the same time educating and enhancing a business improvement culture.
Your experience will be reflected in career achievements in the following areas:
For further detail, or to express an interest in this opportunity, please contact Jo Harrison or Janna Sullivan in confidence on (09) 969 9903/9905 or email janna@kerridgepartners.com
Manager Corporate Growth Initiatives
Seeking a high performance corporate finance leader in the energy & telecommunications sectors to drive forward strategy and growth
Our client is a leading infrastructure group that operates a unique portfolio of energy and telecommunications infrastructure networks in New Zealand.
The central challenge for the role is facilitate the growth of the company through identifying and executing significant business development opportunities. You will leverage assets and organisational capabilities to develop, shape and execute growth initiatives. You will work closely with the CEO and executive team on the execution of major growth initiatives and high level growth strategy. This will involve structuring options and assessing the viability of different scenarios, present compelling business cases to the executive and the board which leverage off regulatory changes, existing business and infrastructure.
The role requires an individual with a corporate finance focused background and a proven passion for utilities and telecommunications. The role demands a history of deep commercial thinking and doing; a demonstrated ability to ask the big questions, see the macro trends and then execute to deliver the growth potential, through step change initiatives, acquisitions, joint ventures and new investments.
As our client is a significant player in the energy and telecommunications sectors, this is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in influencing the future direction of the company and industry.
In lieu of a cover letter, we invite you to briefly respond to the following to assist us in determining if this role is a good fit with you:
1. Demonstrate your success with developing and executing significant business development opportunities within the utilities and/or telecommunications sectors.
2. Describe your experience presenting business cases to senior management teams and board level which represent significant investment for the company.
3. How would people describe your leadership style? Give one example that highlights your main leadership strength.
4. Should this role be a match for you, what are your salary expectations and availability to begin work?
5. What question did I not ask that you would like to share with me?
For further details or to express interest in this opportunity, please contact Vikki Maclean in confidence at vikki@kerridgepartners.com or +64 9 969 9906.
Health, Safety, Security and Environment Manager
A consortium of Infratil and NZ Super purchased Shell New Zealand’s (SNZ) downstream business. SNZ is extracting itself from this global matrix and is now operating under one single entity called “Greenstone Energy”.
The HSSE Manager is a new role within Greenstone that will help support and shape a growing and competitive business by owning the HSSE function. It is an outstanding opportunity for someone to be part of a leading iconic kiwi company.
To be considered for this unique opportunity you will have proven strategic and tactical negotiation skills with minimum 5 years experience, including an ability to deliver results. Extensive experience and knowledge of the HSSE discipline within a regulatory environment. You will have a threshold level of understanding of safety and management systems as well as experience in training and educating. An ability to “investigate to action” and you will have strong relationship management skills at senior levels, both internally and externally. Time leading an HSSE function previously would be preferable.
For further detail, or to express an interest in this opportunity, please contact Janna Sullivan or Vikki Maclean in confidence on +64 9 969 9900 or email janna@kerridgepartners.com.
Group Financial Controller
Exciting opportunity for a top calibre and ambitious senior accountant
Infratil is a New Zealand based NZX listed infrastructure investment company, with $2.5bn in assets. Established in 1994, Infratil owns and operates businesses in energy (mainly renewable), airport and public transport sectors, across New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom.
Infratil’s primary goal is to provide its shareholders with a consistent return of 20% per annum over the long-term. To achieve this, Infratil seeks a pedigree Group Financial Controller (GFC) that will ensure that Infratil’s financial reporting and management is of the highest standards.
The GFC is a senior leadership position based in Wellington, and reporting to the CFO. You will have responsibility for Infratil’s financial reporting and management, as well as manage investment projects, and conduct due diligence and investigations.
To be successful in this role, you will a qualified senior Chartered Accountant with a track record of progression, promotion, personal development and improvement. Your career history will include overseas experience, exposure to significant corporate organisations, and involvement in audit and corporate finance work.
For further details or to express interest in this opportunity, please contact Charmian Oh in confidence at charmian@kerridgepartners.com.
Director of Advancement
King’s College is one of New Zealand’s leading providers of secondary education with a vision to offer ‘the best all-round education it is possible to obtain.’ To drive forward this vision, there is new focus and energy to build a fully integrated, world class fundraising and development programme, with an initial goal to significantly increase the future endowment resources of King’s College. This will help fund additional scholarship opportunities and continued investment in, and development of, the infrastructure and technology of the College.
There is tremendous potential for you to achieve in this role. An ambitious and highly networked person that has a passion for education, leadership and ultimately King’s College, will suit this role well. This is a genuine legacy opportunity as it offers the ability to make a difference to individuals from a variety of walks of life to study at King’s College and be part of the King’s College community.
Reporting directly to the Headmaster and forming a key part of the senior management team, you will be responsible for leading the major gifts process through identification and engagement with major donors, acting as Senior Executive Officer of the King’s College Foundation, expanding the annual giving and bequest programmes, establishing a world class research capability, and providing leadership and development across the admissions process.
To be considered for this unique opportunity you will be an accomplished leader with a business or professional background who supports and develops high performing teams. You will excel in developing high-end relationships with a wide range of people, and have proven experience rolling out and executing innovative business strategies. A connection to King’s College, education in general or previous success in a fundraising capacity would be advantageous.
For further detail, or to express an interest in this opportunity, contact Vikki Maclean in confidence on +64 9 969 9900 or email vikki@kerridgepartners.com.
C-Store Manager
A consortium of Infratil and NZ Super purchased Shell New Zealand’s (SNZ) downstream business. SNZ is extracting itself from this global matrix and is now operating under one single entity called “Greenstone Energy”. This new company, which has 30% overall market share, is being led by an international CEO.
The C-Store Manager is a pivotal part of the team within Greenstone that will help optimise the net profit of the New Zealand Convenience Retail business. They will support and shape a growing and competitive business by shaping the Convenience offering within Greenstone’s retail network. It is an outstanding opportunity for an innovative individual to lead change in the convenience retail space and be part of a leading iconic kiwi company.
Reporting to the Retail Sales Manager and having six direct reports the C-Store Manager will deliver value through creative and strategic thinking when implementing new ideas and concepts across the convenience stores nationwide. Key aspects to the role will be capitalising on your extensive understanding of supplier delivery, developing a world class convenience offering, developing New Zealand’s most sought after convenience retail team, being the first to market with new products and innovative promotions and to deliver the challenging financial targets expected by the business. In addition the role will involve negotiating with suppliers and deciding what products are sold in the convenience store, product placement and pricing and involvement with the overall look and feel of the store. The right individual for this role will play a key leadership role outside their own area of responsibility and contribute to the formulation and delivery of the company’s objectives.
To be considered for this unique opportunity you will have proven experience in a retail environment (preferably in FMCG and/or previous category management experience) coupled with a true passion for innovation with a proven entrepreneurial flair in a relevant industry. In addition, you will exemplify strong negotiation and communication skills and as a leader you will have successfully instigated change and pushed the barriers of an existing organizations framework in doing so.
For further detail, or to express an interest in this opportunity, please contact Deborah Wong or Vikki Maclean in confidence on +64 9 969 9900 or email deborah@kerridgepartners.com and quote reference number 003.
Network Planning and Property Manager
A consortium of Infratil and NZ Super purchased Shell New Zealand’s (SNZ) downstream business. SNZ is extracting itself from this global matrix and is now operating under one single entity called “Greenstone Energy”. This new company, which has 30% overall market share, is being led by Mike Bennetts, who is an experienced “international” CEO and has a deep history with another major oil company.
The Network Planning and Property Manager is a new role with in Greenstone that will help support and shape the strategic direction of the retail network in addition to maximising returns through management of the company’s property portfolio. It is an outstanding opportunity for someone to be part of a leading iconic kiwi company.
Reporting to the Asset Manager and having two direct reports, the Network Planning and Property Manager will deliver value through maximising rental income from the companies existing and future property portfolio, managing lease renewals, rent reviews and rate challenges. The role will be pivotal in proactively identifying co-development opportunities with in the existing property portfolio and will involve working with key partners to generate increasing property returns. The role will be responsible for ensuring the company is the first choice partner for future site developments and the maintenance of a pipeline of potential investment opportunities by maintaining key external stakeholder relationships with the developer community. Key aspects to the role will be supporting the Asset Manager through maximising short and long term financial returns from the company’s property portfolio by way of acquisitions, disposals and optimising the mix of leasehold and freehold interests.
To be considered for this unique opportunity you will have a track record in maintaining a large retail network and demonstrated solid experience in network planning and management with ideally over three years experience in a similar property management capacity. With proven experience building and maintaining relationships with councils and key external stakeholders you will also be experienced in managing spreadsheets about site particulars. A solid commercial understanding with proven skills in planning, evaluation and delivering excellence in the market will also be essential in this role as will your strong background in commercial property and asset management. Experience in identifying potential sites for network development would also be beneficial and proven relationship management expertise which has significantly contributed to the delivery of organizational success would be highly regarded.
For further detail, or to express an interest in this opportunity, please contact Deborah Wong or Vikki Maclean in confidence on +64 9 969 9900 or email deborah@kerridgepartners.com and quote reference number 002.
Chief Executive Officer
Later in 2010 Naylor Love will celebrate its centenary with its success testimony to the vision of the founders and the leadership of the business over the years. The forthcoming retirement of the MD, has led Naylor Love to consider the possibility of an externally hired leader for the first time in its 100 year history.
This rare opportunity will hold appeal to those seeking a personal challenge of building a business for the future. With a focus on being “measurably the best”, Naylor Love is now well poised for growth; the supportive and capable board has audacious but realistic growth ambitions.
As CEO your key priorities will centre on:
Familiar with a competitive industry you will enjoy winning and have the courage to make the kinds of changes that will ensure the ongoing success of the organisation. This appointment requires your passion and ambition for the organisation.
For further detail, or to express an interest in this opportunity, please contact our advisors Jo Harrison or Peter Kerridge in confidence on (09) 969 9900 or email jo@kerridgepartners.com
Head of Customer, Markets & Technology
In this customer facing business development and technology focused role, you will leverage your C level relationships across New Zealand’s largest businesses (across energy, telecommunications and other sectors) to identify opportunities for multi service offerings in ‘non comfort’ growth areas.
This role will work with some of the organisation’s top leaders and is an outstanding opportunity to gain recognition for driving growth and implementing change in an organisation that is ambitious for growth.
The sector is an exciting place to build a career. Ever changing and fast paced, telecommunications in particular plays a key role in the future of NZ’s infrastructure development. Ultrafast broadband roll out is just one example. With a goal to double the revenue of the business within five years, this is an opportunity to create a big footprint in terms of the real and visible contribution you can make to the organisation.
This is a senior leadership appointment responsible for a team of approximately 10. Your primary focus will be to drive growth and business performance through identifying large multi service offering contracts. You will transform, assemble and productise new service offerings. Equally important, you will lead people development and systems and frameworks to build a more agile and responsive business development capability through developing high quality bid management capability and support.
Please refer to the attached assignment specification for details of the required achievements and career background to be successful with this appointment.
To find out more, or to express interest in this position, contact Luke Amundson in confidence by email luke@kerridgepartners.com
Strategy Manager
This large financial services organisation is a market leader with a national footprint and well known brands. With significant marketshare, a diverse and customer centric portfolio, and strong staff engagement, this organisation has an appetite for doing things differently to ensure profitable and sustainable growth for the long term. This role will appeal to talented and experienced strategic thinkers seeking an organisation where they can leverage their skills and achievements in a role that offers high diversity and considerable influence at CEO and executive team level. This is an opportunity to influence strategy at the highest levels in the organisation.
As the Strategy Manager, you will be an integral member of the senior leadership team, working closely with the CEO, and the executive team. As well as owning the annual strategic planning cycle, a considerable part of this role is to support high level directional business issues such as ad-hoc strategic initiatives. You will challenge and facilitate strategic thinking in the organisation that will result in new commercial opportunities with a view towards the longer term.
For further details or to express interest in this opportunity, please contact Charmian Oh in confidence at charmian@kerridgepartners.com.
Manager Regulatory Affairs
Vector is a leading infrastructure group that operates a unique portfolio of energy and telecommunications infrastructure networks in New Zealand. It is an NZX listed company that delivers energy and energy services (electricity and gas) to more than one million homes and businesses across New Zealand. It also provides metering installations, data management, natural gas and LPG, and broadband services.
With 90% of Vector’s assets subject to regulation, your central challenge is to enable Vector to optimise commercial advantages by proactively responding to and influencing regulatory changes. This is a senior leadership position reporting to the Group General Manager Regulation and Pricing. Ideally based in Auckland, you will lead a team of seven split between Auckland and Wellington, and work across the organisation.
For further details or to express interest in this opportunity, please contact Charmian Oh in confidence at charmian@kerridgepartners.com.
Head of the Centre for Creative Arts
The Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) is a growing, dynamic and enthusiastic tertiary institution with a passion for change and major growth. Since the appointment of a new Chief Executive in 2007, the business is now rolling out their novel strategic projects, including the establishment of a full Centre for Creative Arts. MIT require an innovative and highly motivated person to lead this development. The Head of the Centre for Creative Arts is a new role, reporting into the Director of Operations and managing a talented young team and a significant budget.
For further details, or to express an interest in this opportunity, please contact Janna Sullivan in confidence on (09) 969 9905 or email janna@kerridgepartners.com
Corporate / Commercial - Senior Associate / Partner, Auckland
Our client seeks to grow its corporate/commercial practice and is looking at various ways to do so; therefore this is an opportunity for Partners and Senior Associates to join them on their journey to success.
The firm is a leading legal practice with a team of approximately 20 partners providing a full range of services to corporate, local authority and private clients throughout New Zealand and overseas.
This is a role for a motivated and driven professional to contribute to growth within the commercial team. A solid background in corporate/commercial law is essential and will you demonstrate commercial acumen and an ability to work with diverse complex issues while fostering client relationships and providing corporate /commercial advice.
You will be inspired to assist in providing a fresh look to the organisation with your ability to develop and maintain relationships, while working in a collegial and supportive team. Opportunities exist for “lateral hire” partners and senior associates.
For further detail, or to express interest in this opportunity, please contact Peter Kerridge in strict confidence on 09 969 9902 or email peter@kerridgesearch.com.