Chief Operating Officer

6 days ago

Auckland City, New Zealand Talent Connection Full time

**Our client is a well-established consultancy firm with a strong national presence, renowned for its technical expertise in the built environment sector. Their multidisciplinary team of consultants and engineers collaborate to deliver comprehensive solutions, ensuring safety, compliance, and innovation in every project. Specialising in areas such as fire engineering, building surveys, and regulatory documentation, our client takes pride in providing tailored advice and support to a wide range of clients. Their professional team is dedicated to upholding their well-deserved reputation for excellence and precision across the industry.**

**About the role**:
Our client is entering a transformative phase and seeking a seasoned Chief Operating Officer to lead the organisation through a pivotal merger. This role will be at the helm of the merger process, ensuring a smooth and strategic transition across multiple locations nationwide.

**Skills and experience**:

- Spearhead the seamless integration of a merger that involves people, systems and processes, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition with mínimal disruption
- Leverage your knowledge of building codes and regulations to guide operations, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency
- Maintain business continuity while navigating complex periods of change, using your strategic foresight and operational acumen
- Lead with exceptional communication and leadership skills, fostering collaboration across diverse teams and engaging effectively with stakeholders at all levels to minimise feelings of unsettledness associated with the change process
- Manage and develop high performing teams with a focus on HR best practice, ensuring the business continues to attract, retain, and grow top talent
- Align operational strategies to enhance efficiency, drive performance and foster continuous improvement behaviours to deliver on key business objectives

**Benefits**:

- **Auckland-based** - Easily accessible inner-suburb offices, with a vibrant working environment surrounded by cafes and restaurants
- **On-site parking** - Hassle-free parking, saving time and making your commute stress-free
- **Flexible start date** - Mid to late October 2024, offering flexibility to fit with your schedule
- **Growth opportunities** - Ongoing professional development and clear pathways for career advancement
- **Supportive leadership - **Collaborate with a forward-thinking, dynamic, and highly supportive leadership team that fosters innovation and values input from others

**About Talent Connection**

Our mission is simple: _We help align individuals' and employers' goals with our recruitment expertise. Our key point of difference is that we don’t charge a commission, so you can rest assured we will not be “selling” you into a role._

**How to Apply**

Part of our pre-employment checks post-interview may include a Ministry of Justice check, personality profiling, a health assessment, and/or drug & alcohol testing.

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