Managing Director
Leading Engineering Company
This role calls for a strategist and leader capable of steering the company towards a profitable direction while implementing its vision, mission, and long-term goals. A key aspect of this role involves strong crisis management skills, as the Managing Director will be expected to safeguard the company during challenging times.
What you'll do:
As the MD, your role will be multifaceted. You will be tasked with developing strategic business plans that align with the company's vision, mission, and long-term goals. Your excellent communication skills will be crucial in maintaining trust relationships with shareholders, business partners, and authorities. You will also act as a public speaker for the company, strengthening its profile through your representation. Your analytical abilities will be put to test as you navigate through problematic situations, ensuring the survival and growth of the company.
Key objectives:
- Develop and implement comprehensive business plans to facilitate achievement by planning cost-effective operations and market development activities
- Ensure company policies and legal guidelines are communicated throughout the company and adhered to at all times
- Maintain trust relationships with shareholders, business partners, and authorities. As the leader of an established leadership team, you will be required to develop and maintain trust whilst providing support, guidance and career enhancing opportunities
- Delegate responsibilities and oversee the work of your team, provide guidance and motivation to drive maximum performance.
What you bring:
The ideal candidate for this position brings a wealth of experience in managerial roles. Your ability to develop strategic business plans has been proven over time, along with your deep understanding of market changes that could impact the company. Your familiarity with corporate law coupled with your exceptional organisational skills sets you apart from others. Your excellent communication skills complement your leadership style, making you an effective team player. Your analytical prowess aids you in solving complex problems efficiently.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as an MD/GM or similar level where you have demonstrated effective leadership across multiple front & back office functions, preferable on a national scale
- Demonstrable experience in developing strategic and business plans
- Thorough knowledge of market changes and forces that influence the company, specifically within the building & facilities maintenance sector, capital works and/or construction fields
- Strong understanding of corporate finance and measures of performance
- Familiarity with corporate law and management best practices
- Excellent organisational and leadership skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
- Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities.
*Please note, we are currently only considering candidates with permission to work in New Zealand.
What sets this company apart:
Our client is a wholly New Zealand owned national provider of planned maintenance, reactive service, minor and major project, along with IQP building compliance services. They work across various industries, providing quality service and installations throughout New Zealand. Their clientele ranges from smaller retail stores to high-rise commercial retail buildings. They handle upgrades, refurbishments, and retro-fits of existing buildings, as well as new commercial developments. Each project is unique – some require their project management skills to control the work, others involve working closely with architects, builders, and other contractors to achieve the desired result.
What's next:
Ready to take the helm and guide a company towards success? Apply now or reach our for a confidential conversation.
Apply today by clicking on the link provided. We look forward to receiving your application.
Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence within this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Peter Swinney on 09 374 7300.
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