Auckland

Conference Accountant

12 / 04 / 2024

  • Auckland
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • Accountant - Financial / Accounting

Description

The Company

The Conference Company has built up a remarkable brand through being deeply engaged in the national and international meetings industry. They are advocates, thought leaders, learners and educators. As market leaders, they are well known for their dedication to innovation, best practice, and sharing new thinking with their clients.
  
The team is fantastic. They have vast individual and collective experience at the highest levels and are a standout attribute in the conference industry.

The Role
  
As Conference Accountant, you will partner with the Project Managers (PM) as the finance go-to. Preparing financial reports, you will be responsible for explaining the current financial position of a client’s event and ensuring it comes together in a perfect manner.
  
This position will be well suited to an Assistant Accountant who is looking to take on more responsibility and develop their accounting career.
 
Your key duties will include, but not be limited to:

  • Provide accurate and timely financial reporting
  • Support the PM in developing conference budgets and forecasts
  • Assist with the audit of conference accounts
  • Ensure financial transactions are processed accurately, including GST (NZ) / BAS (AUS) returns
  • Partner with various stakeholders of a project to meet deadlines
  • Complete daily reconciliation of your conference Xero files

  
About You

Ideally you will have experience working as an Assistant Accountant and enjoy working within a small company. There are two other Conference Accountants, an Accounts Assistant, Team Leader and Finance Manager all working in the Finance team that can support you on your professional accounting journey.  
  
You will have a ‘can-do’ attitude, high attention to detail and be eager to learn and upskill. You will enjoy being part of and contributing to a supportive team and will have exceptional organisational skills. This position will be well suited to someone with a curious mindset, who recognises when something is not right.

If this opportunity is of interest, please submit your CV by following the link below. If you’d like to find out more and for a confidential discussion, please call Caroline Ledger on 021 240 9748 or email carolinel@huntercampbell.co.nz

  • Asia-Pacific's leading conferencing company
  • Mount Eden location with hybrid working
  • Close-knit and supportive finance team

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Head of Logistics

11 / 04 / 2024

  • Auckland
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • Management / Transport / Logistics / Drivers

Description

About the Company

We are excited to be working with a leading New Zealand retail and e-commerce business for their search for a new Head of Logistics to lead their New Zealand wide operations based in Auckland. 
 
The business manages all of their distribution internally and their distribution centre is the key cog between supplying stock to their physical stores New Zealand wide as well as e-commerce. 
 
They are continuing to grow and invest in their people and technology which makes this a great time to join the business and to take on a significant challenge. 

What’s the job?

We are seeking someone who shares a passion for delivering a standard of excellence when it comes to logistics and distribution across people, service, technology and H&S. You will be joining a company with a real sense of purpose, impressive growth and a commitment to ongoing success, investment and innovation.

Your main objective is to ensure that your retail stores and e-commerce customers get the right product, in good condition as quickly as possible. You will bring inspirational leadership, a down-to-earth approach, the ability to formulate and execute strategy and an unwavering commitment to optimisation and ensuring the business deliver a best-in-class experience and service.

As Head of Logistics you will:

  • Take ownership of all things distribution, logistics, warehousing, fulfilment, H&S and customer service across multiple business units which all have their unique quirks and challenges. 
  • Lead a talented and committed team with Operations Managers reporting through to you along with H&S.
  • Take responsibility for continuing to develop and support current initiatives as well as working with the senior leadership team to identify and deliver future services and initiatives.
  • Bring a solutions-focused and Continuous Improvement mindset to consistently deliver new, innovative solutions to deliver an optimal supply chain and online shopping experience.
  • Manage 3PL and other operation supplier relationships and performance.
  • Coach and develop your team, manage day-to-day operations, and build and develop an engaging and thriving team culture.
  • Use data and analytics to ensure robust and commercially minded decision-making.

What’s in it for you?

This is a rare opportunity to be part of an iconic New Zealand company who are continuing to grow and invest. You will have the opportunity to use your demonstrable skills in leading people, optimising supply chain performance and delivering innovation and solutions, whilst supporting and being surrounded by a high-performing team. Your positive ‘can do’ attitude and ability to come up with ideas and be creative in your solutions and decision-making make this an exciting role. You are encouraged to come up with ideas, to contribute, to lead and take ownership.

The business has a fantastic workplace culture and they are encouraged to take ownership and accountability for their performance with H&S being paramount. You will be surrounded by people who enjoy coming to work each day, are passionate about the business and genuinely care about the work they do. 
 
The business have some large and exciting projects in the pipeline making for a busy but rewarding few years ahead for the role.

If you’re a forward-thinking strategic-level leader with a can-do attitude who enjoys building and optimising supply chain performance and can see yourself as the next Head of Logistics, apply today!

For further information click apply or contact Nick McConnochie at 021 197 9121 or nickm@huntercampbell.co.nz

  • Lead a large team with multiple business units and complexities
  • Autonomy and ownership over all aspects of distribution and supply chain
  • Take on exciting projects as the business continues its impressive growth

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Payroll Specialist

11 / 04 / 2024

  • Auckland
  • Contract or Temp
  • Accountant - Payroll / Accounting

Description

About the Role:

This role is an immediate start, 3-6 month contract. There is a lot going on in the payroll area of the business at the moment and an extra pair of hands is needed to assist the existing team with processing of the fortnightly, and monthly payroll.

Responsibilities: 

  • Ensure the accurate and timely processing of employee payroll, accurate processing of staff appointments, transfers, promotions, terminations and pay reviews
  • Ensure new staff are correctly set up in the payroll system paying particular attention to pay rate and conditions, allowances and the accrual of holiday pay, statutory holidays and special (sick) leave
  • Administer benefit plans including KiwiSaver and superannuation
  • Ensure compliance with statutory reporting and filing requirements
  • Prepare relevant reports
  • Prepare and review payroll account reconciliations and conduct internal audits and checks to ensure data, leave balances and payment calculations are accurate and compliant with legislation
  • Ensure compliance with ACC requirements, particularly Weekly Compensation payments


About you:

  • Chris21 experience ideal but not essential
  • 3 + years payroll experience 
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills 
  • Strong attention to detail 

If you’re interested in this role, please APPLY NOW or contact Nadia Macpherson 021 243 6485 (nadiam@huntercampbell.co.nz) at Hunter Campbell for a confidential discussion.

  • Asap start for 3 - 6 months
  • East Auckland location
  • Great work environment and opportunity to learn!

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Financial Accountant

10 / 04 / 2024

  • Auckland
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • Accountant - Chartered / CPA / Accounting

Description

The Company:

Freightways has a long history, made up of some of NZ’s most well recognized brands in their sector, including Post Haste Couriers, New Zealand Couriers, Big Chill Distribution and TIMG NZ to name a few. 
It is a history that has allowed for innovation in lateral ways, advancing their presence in emerging sectors. Their success has allowed them to compete meaningfully as it continues to evolve, whether it be express packages, mail, waste, or data. They understand how to perform efficiently, accurately and at scale.
  
The Role:

This role sits within the corporate team and reports to the Group Financial Controller. As an NZX and ASX listed company, the Freightways Group offers excellent career paths, exceptional training, and exposure to industry best practice. 
As the Financial Accountant you will be responsible for:

  • Ensuring the integrity of the general ledger and associated sub-ledgers.
  • Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and monthly P&L and balance sheets.
  • Support the preparation of annual budget and regular forecasting in agreed timeframes.
  • Assist with preparation of month-end financial reporting packs.
  • Group Consolidation: Assist with monthly consolidation of board reports and consolidation of weekly report and variance returns.
  • Responsible for accurate and timely payroll payments.
  • Enter accounts payable invoices and prepare payment batches.
  • Maintain systems integrity and become the local expert for Workday Adaptive Planning.

  
About You:

The successful candidate will have experience in a similar role and be keen to work for a larger environment and enjoy communicating with internal stakeholders. You will be systems savvy and have excellent Excel skills.
To find out more, or to apply please call or Katie Kelly at Hunter Campbell on 021 418 585 or email katiek@huntercampbell.co.nz

  • NZX Listed
  • Fantastic exposure to a large scale operation
  • Stable and highly successful environment

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Distribution Centre Manager

10 / 04 / 2024

  • Auckland
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • Transport / Logistics / Drivers / Warehouse & Distribution

Description

About the Company
Blue Wing Honda is the official importer and distributor in New Zealand of Genuine Honda Motorcycles, Marine Engines and Power Equipment. In addition to supplying dealerships with finished goods nationwide, they manage the spare parts inventory for service and maintenance.
 
Blue Wing Honda are driven by their values, ‘Honour the Brand’, ‘Do the right thing’ and ‘We’re in this together’. The successful candidate will resonate and align with these values.
 
Due to an internal promotion, an opportunity has become available for a Distribution Centre Manager to join the team to lead the Auckland warehouse team and be responsible for all logistics activities across spare parts and finished goods inventory.
 
About the opportunity
Reporting to the Group Supply Chain and Procurement Manager, the Distribution Centre Manager will play a key role in managing warehouse planning, distribution and spare parts operations across their full product range with a high SKU range.
 
Key responsibilities of the role will be to lead and manage all warehouse activities, which include:

  • Leading a small and efficient warehouse team of 8 team members on site.
  • Overseeing all inbound logistics to ensure the accuracy of inventory and receipting into stock.
  • Managing inbound inventory and working with Customer Services and Sales around cross docking and urgent back orders.
  • Ensure all inventory is entered accurately and in their correct physical locations.
  • Dispatching daily orders and managing transport providers across courier and bulk.
  • Warehouse capacity planning and managing stock rotation.
  • A key focus on Health & Safety. 
  • Continuous improvement focus as the business looks to optimise its warehouse and look for further efficiencies.

The role will best suit an experienced Warehouse Manager or Supervisor looking to develop their experience and who enjoys working in an environment where you can take responsibility and accountability. You will be provided with guidance, direction, advice and support is always on hand if you need it.
 
About you

  • Experience in leading a warehouse team and managing planning and logistics requirements.
  • Industry experience within automotive products or a related field with dealer networks would be desirable but is not essential.
  • Demonstrated experience managing a small team within a warehousing environment.
  • A strong communication skillset with the aptitude to remain calm and measured under pressure.
  • A history of building solid working relationships with internal and external stakeholders across all levels.
  • Strong inventory management experience with high attention to detail and accuracy with these processes.
  • WMS systems experience as well as proficient with using Microsoft Office suite.
  • A forklift licence would be desirable as there may be the odd time you need to use the equipment.

What’s in it for you
This is a great opportunity to join an awesome business who are passionate about their products and supporting their dealer network each day. As Distribution Centre Manager, you are a key person in supporting a number of business units to ensure a high quality service is provided.
 
We offer a competitive remuneration package, including Health and Income Protection Insurance and you will also enjoy the social interactions across the business and the fun environment to be a part of.
 
We are reviewing applications as they come in, if this opportunity is of interest, please submit your CV by following the link below. If you would like to find out more and for a confidential discussion, please call Nick McConnochie on 021 197 9121 or email nickm@huntercampbell.co.nz

  • Lead the warehouse team across distribution of spare parts and finished goods
  • Drive continuous improvement and process improvement
  • Airport Oaks location with on-site parking

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Regional Manager

10 / 04 / 2024

  • Auckland
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • Regional Sales Manager / Sales Manager / Sales

Description

About the company
  
Join a well-established, New Zealand owned, integrated facilities services provider in a newly created role born out of an exciting growth phase.  The business is an award-winning franchise-based company who have a key focus on customer service and quality assurance.
  
Their robust structure and system of delivery sets them apart from their competitors, making them industry leaders within the regional sectors they operate in. Large private and public sector organisations across New Zealand utilise their services day in and day out.
  
About the role
  
The primary purpose of the role is to take ownership for the overall performance and operations of the Bay of Plenty region, whilst being based in Dunedin ideally. The focus of the role is split into 3 parts – client retention through effective key account management, driving new client acquisition as well as bringing on new cleaning franchisees to carry out services.
  
The role will see you develop new business, maintain, and grow client relationships, ensure operational excellence and service delivery, increasing the number of franchisees and well as providing key support and guidance where required.
  
This is a broad role where you will offer inspirational leadership to the regional staff and be accountable for workplace health and safety, as well as the welfare of those under your direction.
  
Key responsibilities

  • Identify potential clients or attend to lead assigned to you, conduct presentations, and negotiate contracts to secure new business.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships to ensure high client satisfaction and retention.
  • Monitor & maintain the profitability of the region.
  • Recruit new franchisees ensuring correct due diligence process.
  • Develop and organize training and coaching the franchisees and cleaning staff.
  • Ensure compliance with company standards, procedures, and policies in all operations.

Culture
  
This is a passionate, experienced, and hard-working team who take pride in their reliable and consistent services. They have a compassionate and people focused company culture that feels like family. They are exceptionally supportive, and pride themselves on their exceptional customer care and services.

If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity and drive success within an organization, apply now.  To have a confidential discussion, contact Sindy Ward at Hunter Campbell with your CV or profile on sindyw@huntercampbell.co.nz.

  • Competitive package, company vehicle and uncapped commission structure
  • Award winning integrated facilities services provider
  • Results driven role with remote working

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Event Manager – Part Time

10 / 04 / 2024

  • Auckland
  • Part-time
  • Events Manager / Marketing

Description

Starship is New Zealand’s national children’s hospital, firmly focused on accelerating world class healthcare for all New Zealand children. Since 1992 the Starship Foundation has invested more than $150 million into Starship Child Health supporting projects and initiatives that transform and enhance the lives of critically ill and injured children, and their families every day. Their vision is to nurture a nation of healthy children. 
  
Events are a crucial part of Starship Foundations’ identity. As an Event Manager the key purpose of the role is to plan, execute and promote dynamic engaging events that drive their fundraising goals, support partner relationships and strengthen the Starship Foundation brand.
  
This is a part time role reporting to the Head of Brand and Communications where the key responsibilities are:

  • Deliver internal and external Starship Foundation events, including sourcing and booking venues, liaising with stakeholders, partners and suppliers, coordinating logistics, managing budgets, maintaining accurate records of expenditure.
  • Partner with Starship Foundation team members and our Corporate and Community partners, Major Donors, Bequestors and Individuals to deliver compelling events, create memorable brand experiences and strengthen partner relationships.
  • Be a collaborative force within the Starship Foundation team to support transformational growth, bringing a strong understanding of how events fit into our broader communications strategy.
  • Coordinate the annual calendar of events by crafting compelling event ideas, managing budgets and expenditures, and staying updated on current event trends and developments.
  • Be meticulous and well organised with the ability to manage multiple moving parts under pressure ensuring the seamless delivery of events, small and large.

Key requirements:

  • Four+ years’ experience in event management, including both in-person and online events
  • A tertiary qualification in event management, communications or marketing is desirable
  • Ability to communicate well with people at all levels; excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills. Including a track record of managing external vendors, partners and service providers.
  • Highly developed time management and project management skills.
  • A passion for all that the Starship Foundation is looking to achieve

  
What’s in it for you?

  • A unique and rewarding work environment that provides a high level of job satisfaction and is always interesting
  • An opportunity to grow as a professional while working with an engaged and passionate team

If you are an Event Manager looking for your next step in a purpose driven organisation, apply today! For additional information, please contact Eloise Braithwaite on eloiseb@huntercampbell.co.nz

  • Join a purpose led organisation focused on making a real difference
  • Be responsible for delivering internal and external Starship Foundation events
  • Reporting directly to the Head of Brand and Communications

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Supply Chain Manager – Imports & Distribution

09 / 04 / 2024

  • Auckland
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • Transport / Logistics / Drivers / Warehouse & Distribution

Description

The company

We are working with a highly successful NZ-owned business who supply their products to industrial sectors across construction, forestry, logistics and they are one of the market leaders in their field. 

The business is dedicated to providing leading products to their respective markets and has an established reputation for quality service with a distribution reach across NZ.

They have been investing heavily in their Supply Chain capability and this is a newly created position and a key hire as part of their continued development in best practice Supply Chain. As part of this vision, they are seeking a Supply Chain Manager to help lead the business forward over the coming years with a key focus across imports, inventory management and local distribution and transport across their networks. 

The opportunity

As the Supply Chain Manager, you will work closely with the leadership team with the purpose of the role to make strategic Supply Chain business decisions and drive performance improvements. 

Some of your key responsibilities will be to:
  • Lead a team of 3 whose roles will cover imports, inventory, distribution and transport.
  • Take the lead from the category teams once purchase orders are placed to manage global orders with suppliers and work closely with freight forwarders to ensure goods arrive safely into NZ and are fully compliant. This includes finished goods, spare parts and is a mix of air and sea freight.
  • Manage 3PL relationships from the importing of goods into site(s) through to inventory management along with contract management. 
  • Transport planning and management of suppliers for local distribution including contract management.
  • Procurement and ensuring supplier lists are regularly reviewed with up to date rates and agreements. 
  • Continuous improvement, looking for ways to reduce waste across the Supply Chain which will include a range of project opportunities. 
  • Health & Safety to understand risks and adhere to all safety procedures and practices.
What’s in it for you

Ideally from a Supply Chain background within industrial products, we are looking for a Supply Chain specialist who has the motivation and desire to drive a business and their own career forward. You may be currently leading a team or have the skillset and be at a stage in your career where you are ready to jump into a leadership role. The business sees this person entering into this role having the potential to stay for a long time and to take on further progression in their Supply Chain. 

A key requirement of the role is having imports experience. This ideally looks like experience with bringing in a diverse range of products across the globe, partnering with freight forwarders and a good understanding of the international supply chain and Incoterms. 

The business has a supportive and inclusive culture with many different teams who integrate well together.

There will be a bonus on top of your base salary alongside health insurance.

If this opportunity is of interest, please submit your CV by following the link below. If you’d like to find out more and for a confidential discussion please call Nick McConnochie on 021 197 9121 or email nickm@huntercampbell.co.nz
  • Newly created role to streamline processes and drive continuous improvement
  • Key focus on importing and managing global orders
  • Genuine career growth as the business invests in their Supply Chain

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Systems Implementation and Improvement Analyst

08 / 04 / 2024

  • Auckland
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • Accountant - Systems / Accounting

Description

The Company
  
Join a dynamic and complex manufacturing environment looking for an analyst to join their project team as they head through an implementation/improvement phase.
  
The Role
  
Specialising in systems implementation, you’ll be at the forefront of driving success and seamless operations. Your role will involve working closely with key stakeholders and ensuring effective management. You’ll facilitate implementation and improvement processes, evaluate results, and oversee the transition to new systems during the go-live phase.
  
Key Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain a strong internal relationships, while effectively managing and documenting the project’s progress.
  • Lead the efforts in data purge to ensure data accuracy and quality for smooth system implementation.
  • Analyse and evaluate testing results, ensuring alignment with approved project objectives and requirements.
  • Coordinate and manage the transition to the new system during the go-live phase, ensuring a seamless implementation and minimal disruption.
  • Provide guidance, coaching, and expert advice to team members and stakeholders, ensuring their understanding and alignment with project goals and methodologies.

To Apply

Please get in touch with Sarah Bailey at Hunter Campbell sarahb@huntercampbell.co.nz or call 0274 990 444

  • 9-12 Months Fixed Term
  • West Auckland
  • Fascinating manufacturing project

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