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54 lead jobs found in manawatu wanganui region: showing 1 - 50

Field Manager - Palmerston North
Company: Downer Group |

Location: Whanganui, Waikato - Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 18 Sep 2026
We have an opportunity for a Field Manager to lead a team of Field Technicians in Palmerston North. Reporting to the Regional Operations... processes, customer service, budget performance, inventory use and Zero Harm outcomes. In this role, you will: Lead, support
Ngā Wai Tōtā Project Director
Company: Horizons Regional Council |

Location: Ruapehu, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 18 Sep 2026
Tōtā is seeking an experienced and motivated Project Director to help lead an exciting programme of mahi that advances the... kotahitanga (working together), lead with manaakitanga (care and respect), and are inspired by kaupapa that support the wellbeing
Ngā Wai Tōtā Project Director
Company: Nga Wai Tota |

Location: Ruapehu, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 17 Sep 2026
Tōtā is seeking an experienced and motivated Project Director to help lead an exciting programme of mahi that advances the... kotahitanga (working together), lead with manaakitanga (care and respect), and are inspired by kaupapa that support the wellbeing
Fleet Coordinator Palmerston North
Company: Ventia |

Location: Wanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 17 Sep 2026
how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds
Manager Customer Relations
Company: New Zealand Government |

Location: Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$158022 - 175580 per year | Date posted: 17 Sep 2026
, continuous improvement, and organisational learning. Key responsibilities include: Lead NZTA's Customer Relations.... Lead the growth and maturation of the Customer Relations function to support the staged transition of complaint management
Manager Customer Relations
Company: New Zealand Transport Agency |

Location: Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$158022 - 175580 per year | Date posted: 17 Sep 2026
insight drives better decisions, continuous improvement, and organisational learning. Key responsibilities include: Lead..., reporting, and governance. Lead the growth and maturation of the Customer Relations function to support the staged transition
Principal Compliance Officer
Company: New Zealand Government |

Location: Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$111051 - 123390 per year | Date posted: 17 Sep 2026
frameworks to ensure standards are met Proven ability to lead complex investigations or audits Experience in reporting
Design & Commissioning Manager
Company: Goodman Fielder |

Location: Longburn, Manawatu-Wanganui - Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 16 Sep 2026
for our expansion project. In order to achieve this, your key responsibilities will include: Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary... delivery, operations, quality, HS&E, automation, and external vendors Define and lead the commissioning strategy, philosophy
Service Manager
Company: Ministry of Education |

Location: Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$120193 - 140482 per year | Date posted: 16 Sep 2026
will lead service delivery through a team of committed professionals, delivering a range of learning support services... to children and young people from 0-21 years. This is a fixed term parental leave cover position. You will lead a well
Lead Connector | Palmerston North | Permanent
Company: Ministry of Social Development |

Location: Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$104359 - 129869 per year | Date posted: 15 Sep 2026
Lead and mentor a team making real impact Champion the Enabling Good Lives approach Permanent role based... to help us achieve our goals and make a meaningful impact. About the role | Mō te tūnga As a Lead Connector, you’ll
Lead Connector | Palmerston North | Permanent
Company: Ministry of Social Development |

Location: Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$104359 - 129869 per year | Date posted: 15 Sep 2026
Lead and mentor a team making real impact Champion the Enabling Good Lives approach Permanent role based... to help us achieve our goals and make a meaningful impact. About the role | Mō te tūnga As a Lead Connector, you'll
Principal Compliance Officer
Company: New Zealand Transport Agency |

Location: Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$111051 - 123390 per year | Date posted: 15 Sep 2026
environment and be able to navigate complex frameworks to ensure standards are met Proven ability to lead complex investigations
Contract Administrator
Company: Ventia |

Location: Wanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 15 Sep 2026
, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people
Sous Chef - Ess Waiouru
Company: Compass Group |

Location: Waiouru, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 14 Sep 2026
Why You'll Love This Role Lead and inspire a dedicated kitchen team supporting New Zealand Defence Force personnel... Pro. Strong organisational and time management skills. Ability to lead by example and perform well in a fast-paced environment
Assistant Branch Manager
Company: Automotive Employment NZ |

Location: Whanganui, Waikato - Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 14 Sep 2026
. A drive for growth that provides real scope to further develop your career. Live the Royans values and lead by example
Team Leader - Building Support
Company: Palmerston North City Council |

Location: Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$81083 - 95392 per year | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026
Why join us? | He aha ngā hua o tō piri mai? Make a Difference: Lead a team that supports effective building services..., you will lead a team ensuring high-quality customer service, timely responses and consistent administrative practices. Reporting
Supervisor – Underground
Company: Northpower |

Location: Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 11 Sep 2026
starts with being present and engaged with the team. You'll lead toolbox meetings, safety observations and site audits... while building a strong and accountable team culture. If you're ready to lead from the front and take the next step in your career
Production Manager
Company: RYHR |

Location: Feilding, Manawatu-Wanganui - Whanganui, Waikato, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$110000 - 130000 per year | Date posted: 10 Sep 2026
together. We’re looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead our production operation in Feilding. This is a key
General Manager Māori Strategy And Partnerships
Company: unknown |

Location: Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 09 Sep 2026
role | Mō te tūnga As General Manager Māori Strategy and Partnerships, you will lead the development of Central Districts... two leaders General Manager Operations Palmerston North Lead drinking water, wastewater and stormwater operations
Transmission Line Mechanic Manawatu
Company: Ventia |

Location: Bunnythorpe, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 09 Sep 2026
and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages
General Manager Finance And Corporate
Company: unknown |

Location: Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 09 Sep 2026
Chief Executive and lead the finance, treasury, commercial, legal, risk and assurance functions, including the Chief... investment this region needs and what its households can afford. You will lead treasury and debt management, the relationship
Regional Industry Engagement Lead
Company: Adecco |

Location: Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 08 Sep 2026
Regional Industry Engagement Lead - Business Central Are you deeply connected within regional New Zealand business
General Manager Customer And Capability
Company: unknown |

Location: Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 08 Sep 2026
role | Mō te tūnga As General Manager Customer and Capability, you will lead the customer facing and people facing heart... of Central Districts Water. You will report directly to the Chief Executive and lead customer experience and insights, customer
Senior Distribution Engineer
Company: Fluid Recruitment |

Location: Levin, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 08 Sep 2026
development of new ways of working, devising new design and workflow processes. Further, you will lead the uplift in network
General Manager Operations
Company: unknown |

Location: Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 08 Sep 2026
and Horowhenua. You will report directly to the Chief Executive and lead the area management teams responsible for operations... Lead drinking water, wastewater and stormwater operations for over 50,000 connections. General Manager Māori Strategy
Home Coordinator - Palmerston North
Company: MASH Trust |

Location: Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$24 - 29.71 per hour | Date posted: 08 Sep 2026
people aged between 21 and 45 on their mental health recovery journeys. You will lead and inspire staff to provide high
Executive Director Operations
Company: UCOL |

Location: Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 08 Sep 2026
professional, technical and day-to-day responsibility for their functions. Organisational Capability: Lead operational priorities... the People and Culture Manager to lead organisational culture, workforce planning, employment relations, capability
Chief Financial Officer
Company: UCOL |

Location: Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 08 Sep 2026
will directly lead the existing Finance team and remain closely connected to day-to-day financial operations. They will combine...: Lead the Finance function and its day-to-day operations, developing a capable team with clear priorities, delegation
Compliance Officer
Company: Horowhenua District Council |

Location: Horowhenua, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 07 Sep 2026
this role please contact JP, Compliance Team Lead at [email protected] or phone (06) 366 0999. Applications
Senior Asset Information Advisor
Company: Horizons Regional Council |

Location: Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 07 Sep 2026
professional who combines strong analytical and report writing expertise with the ability to lead projects, mentor
Executive Director Operations
Company: UCOL |

Location: Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 07 Sep 2026
for their functions. Organisational Capability: Lead operational priorities and improvements that strengthen service quality, efficiency..., resilience and organisational capability. People and Culture: Support the People and Culture Manager to lead organisational
Waste Minimisation Coordinator
Company: Waste Management |

Location: Whanganui, Waikato - Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 07 Sep 2026
and operational teams, as well as WM’s sustainability, account management and operational teams, you’ll lead waste minimisation..., helping Massey University achieve meaningful waste reduction outcomes. You’ll have the opportunity to lead initiatives
Chief Financial Officer
Company: UCOL |

Location: Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 07 Sep 2026
-on CFO position. The successful candidate will directly lead the existing Finance team and remain closely connected to day... Responsibilities Hands-on Finance Leadership: Lead the Finance function and its day-to-day operations, developing a capable team
Warehouse Assistant - Bunnythorpe, Palmerston North
Company: Transpower |

Location: Bunnythorpe, Manawatu-Wanganui - Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 05 Sep 2026
infrastructure items essential to New Zealand's power supply, including long lead-time equipment and some very large, heavy
Academic Portfolio Manager, Creative & Development
Company: UCOL |

Location: Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 04 Sep 2026
developments. The kaupapa of this role is to lead, inspire and manage a team of academic and technical staff teaching programmes... programme changes, and lead future developments in this area. The development aspect of this role will see you also providing
Manager - Data And Ai
Company: Comspek |

Location: Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 03 Sep 2026
, and fairness, values that drive everything we do. Now, we're looking for a forward-thinking Manager Data & AI to help us lead.... You'll lead the move to Microsoft Fabric as our modern data platform, build practical AI capability using Microsoft
Academic Portfolio Manager, Creative & Development
Company: UCOL |

Location: Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 02 Sep 2026
of this role is to lead, inspire and manage a team of academic and technical staff teaching programmes within the Portfolio... from our stakeholders and we are looking for someone to continue this work, implement the current programme changes, and lead future
Pavement Supervisor
Company: Downer Group |

Location: Whanganui, Waikato - Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 01 Sep 2026
, and taking pride in delivering quality outcomes. You'll have the autonomy to lead your team while being backed by an experienced
Estee Lauder Counter Manager - Palmerston North
Company: Farmers Trading Company |

Location: Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 27 Aug 2026
well in a team and can lead by example, share their knowledge and skills, be open to implementing new business ideas..., mentor and lead a team Implement self-starter promotions and new business initiatives Manage and maintain appropriate stock
Lead Physio
Company: Frontline Recruitment |

Location: Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$90000 - 116000 per year | Date posted: 27 Aug 2026
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapist who is ready to take on more responsibility, influence clinical practice and start building their leadership career, while still main
Software Engineer - Typescript/react Fullstack
Company: Objective |

Location: Wellington - Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 26 Aug 2026
join a supportive team working on products that have a genuine impact on communities. We lead with trust, encourage curiosity and give
Experienced Tradespeople Wanted
Company: PN Personnel |

Location: Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 26 Aug 2026
of a team Has the confidence and ability to lead others where required Brings a positive attitude, reliability and a strong
Plant Nursery Manager
Company: PN Personnel |

Location: Feilding, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 26 Aug 2026
Reporting to the General Manager Infrastructure, you'll lead the operation and growth of Council's Plant Nursery... partnerships and business opportunities Build strong relationships with councils, government agencies, iwi and contractors Lead
Program Manager - Mn, Nc, Or Nv
Company: Everblue |

Location: Hunterville, Manawatu-Wanganui - North Carolina, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 22 Aug 2026
documentation, SOPs, and change controls, and lead status meetings and QBRs. Reporting and improving. Track KPIs, budget... day-to-day delivery lead by internal teams and state client stakeholders alike. Compliance and reporting deadlines
Cyclic Lead - Mokau
Company: Downer Group |

Location: Whanganui, Waikato - Taumarunui, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 20 Aug 2026
benefits including discounts and wellbeing support The Opportunity |Te kōwhiringa As a Cyclic Lead for one of the largest... infrastructure business' in New Zealand, you will lead and manage a cyclic crew as well as supporting other operations to ensure the
Principal Civil Engineer - Water
Company: Stantec |

Location: Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 18 Aug 2026
opportunity for an experienced professional to join our team and lead some significant projects across both New Zealand... Lead on a variety of projects to ensure the team delivers on Project agreed outputs on budget, on time and to quality
Senior Product Planner
Company: Toyota |

Location: Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 17 Aug 2026
to identify new opportunities Lead the development of product planning proposals that support Toyota New Zealand's long-term
Senior Designer
Company: PN Personnel |

Location: Feilding, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$90000 - 108000 per year | Date posted: 14 Aug 2026
& Wellbeing benefits Free parking in Feilding A warm and inclusive organisational culture RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead the
Aftermarket Sales Rep - Crown Forklifts Palmerston North
Company: Crown Equipment Corporation |

Location: Whanganui, Waikato - Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: unspecified | Date posted: 24 Jul 2026
very same family continues to lead Crown in all of its operations across the globe. Being a family-owned and run business
Aftermarket Sales Rep - Crown Forklifts Palmerston North
Company: Crown Equipment Corporation |

Location: Whanganui, Waikato - Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

| Salary: NZ$50000 - 60000 per year | Date posted: 23 Jul 2026
to lead Crown in all of its operations across the globe. Being a family-owned and run business is evidenced by more than 200