Auckland General Manager

Qjumpers; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalyst in Auckland seeks a General Manager to lead the Auckland delivery team, report to the Chief Operating Officer, and ensure client work is delivered on time and on budget.

You will grow the business with our Growth & Commercial team, build long-term client relationships, and foster a culture that values te ao Māori and health and safety compliance. This role shapes strategy and represents Catalyst at events.

Qualifications

• Clear communication with clients, staff and senior leaders.
• Ability to set direction and empower others.
• Build teams with diverse skills and views.
• Adapt to change and recover from setbacks.
• Make timely decisions and own the results.
• Plan effectively and hold others to account.
• Share a vision and bring people along.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Auckland delivery team, and help each person grow in their career
• Set the team’s goals and priorities, and share them with your team
• Manage the team budget, hiring, and pay recommendations
• Make sure client work is delivered on time, on budget, and to the client’s satisfaction
• Be the main contact when client issues or negotiations need to be sorted out
• Find new business and grow work with current clients, alongside our Growth & Commercial team
• Represent Catalyst at industry and market events
• Help share Catalyst’s voice on responsible AI, sovereign technology, and digital independence in Aotearoa
• Look after the Auckland office and make sure we follow our policies, employment law, and health and safety law

Skills

Clear communication

Giving direction

Team building

Adaptability

Decision making

Planning

Vision sharing

Job description

You’ll lead our Auckland delivery team and report to our Chief Operating Officer. You’ll make sure client work is done on time and on budget. You’ll also find new business and build long-term relationships with clients in Auckland. In this role, you’ll work closely with our Growth & Commercial team.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead and support the Auckland delivery team, and help each person grow in their career
• Set the team’s goals and priorities, and share them with your team
• Manage the team budget, hiring, and pay recommendations
• Make sure client work is delivered on time, on budget, and to the client’s satisfaction
• Be the main contact when client issues or negotiations need to be sorted out
• Find new business and grow work with current clients, alongside our Growth & Commercial team
• Represent Catalyst at industry and market events
• Help share Catalyst’s voice on responsible AI, sovereign technology, and digital independence in Aotearoa
• Look after the Auckland office and make sure we follow our policies, employment law, and health and safety law

About you

• You communicate clearly with clients, staff, and senior leaders
• You give clear direction, then step back and let people do their work
• You build teams where people’s different skills and views are valued
• You adapt when things change and recover well from setbacks
• You make timely decisions and own the results
• You plan well and hold yourself and others to account
• You can share a vision and bring people with you

Why you’ll love working at Catalyst

At Catalyst, our people are at the heart of our success. We cultivate an environment where every individual is encouraged to bring their full self to work. Our vibrant culture is built on a foundation of community engagement, collaboration, and shared success. We value a genuine commitment to te ao Māori values and Catalyst's support for Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Along with a competitive salary, Catalyst offers a range of benefits designed with your well-being in mind. We emphasise work-life balance, continuous learning and career progression. Here, your talents are appreciated and your ideas are welcomed—helping us shape a future where innovation and inclusivity go hand-in-hand.

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