CEO

Platinum Recruitment; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity & inclusion commitment

Career development

Job summary

Able Minds, a trusted community organisation in the Southern region, seeks a proven senior leader who combines strong business capability with genuine care for people and communities. You will lead strategy with the Board, engage with stakeholders and funders, and drive growth while upholding an authentic, values-driven culture.

You will balance strategic thinking with practical execution, empower others, and be hands-on when needed to deliver sustainable outcomes for tangata whaiora, whānau,

Qualifications

• Proven organisational leadership and growth track record.
• Exceptional people leadership and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with government, community and funding stakeholders.
• Strong financial management and commercial capability.
• Experience working with Boards and governance structures.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Able Minds' strategic vision and future growth.
• Foster a high-performing, values-led organisational culture.
• Strengthen relationships with iwi, funders, schools, government agencies and community partners.
• Ensure sustainable financial performance and sound stewardship of resources.
• Drive innovation, service excellence and continuous improvement.
• Support the Board through high-quality reporting, analysis and strategic advice.
• Champion positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

Skills

Organisational leadership

Relationship-building

Stakeholder engagement

Financial management

Governance experience

Strategic thinking

Job description

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Platinum Recruitment – Dunedin, South Island

Able Minds is a trusted community organisation dedicated to improving outcomes for tangata whaiora, whānau, tamariki, rangatahi and communities across the Southern region. Through strong partnerships, innovative services and a people-first approach, we support positive change and create opportunities for individuals and families to thrive.

The Opportunity

This is a role for a proven leader who combines strong business capability with genuine care for people and communities. While leadership experience and commercial acumen are important, cultural fit is paramount. We are looking for someone who leads with authenticity, builds trust quickly, empowers others, and is passionate about creating a positive organisational culture. You will be equally comfortable developing strategy with the Board, engaging with stakeholders and funders, leading organisational growth, and stepping in to write and present proposals when opportunities arise.

You are an experienced senior leader with:

• A strong track record of organisational leadership and growth.
• Exceptional people leadership and relationship-building skills.
• Proven stakeholder engagement experience across government, community and funding sectors.
• Strong financial management and commercial capability.
• Experience working effectively with Boards and governance structures.
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with practical execution.

Personally, you are:

• Authentic, approachable and values-driven.
• A strong communicator and natural relationship builder.
• Collaborative, emotionally intelligent and resilient.
• Comfortable leading change and making difficult decisions.
• Willing to be hands-on when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Able Minds' strategic vision and future growth.
• Foster a high-performing, values-led organisational culture.
• Strengthen relationships with iwi, funders, schools, government agencies and community partners.
• Ensure sustainable financial performance and sound stewardship of resources.
• Drive innovation, service excellence and continuous improvement.
• Support the Board through high-quality reporting, analysis and strategic advice.
• Champion positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

Why Able Minds?

This is a unique opportunity to lead an organisation with a strong reputation, committed people, and a clear purpose. You'll have the chance to make a meaningful difference across the Southern region while helping shape the future of an organisation that genuinely changes lives.

Applicants must have a valid work visa, permanent residency or NZ citizenship to be considered.

Platinum Recruitment is proud to be a member of Te Uru Tāngata Centre for Workplace Inclusion and believes in equal opportunities for all. We actively promote diversity and inclusion in all our recruitment processes.