Chief Executive Officer - South Auckland

Platform 1; Auckland; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform 1 is seeking an experienced Chief Executive Officer for their South Auckland-based civil landscaping business. This role offers the opportunity for a dynamic commercial leader to step into a leadership position, focusing on strategic operations and business development. The successful candidate will have a solid background in sales, excellent financial acumen, and the ability to forge strong relationships with stakeholders. This position promises substantial growth potential within a reputable organization.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in operational management with strong leadership capabilities.
• Experience in sales and business development.
• Ability to build effective and sustainable relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Implement strategic plans for successful operations.
• Drive business growth through effective leadership.

Skills

Commercially astute

Demonstrated leadership skills

Sales and business-development background

Financial acumen

Excellent communication and listening skills

Job description

Chief Executive Officer - South Auckland

Our client is a well‑established, substantial South Auckland‑based civil landscaping business providing the opportunity for a talented commercial leader to gradually buy into the business over time.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovator and leader in environmentally sensitive operations throughout New Zealand. Repeat business from regional councils and significant commercial entities provides a strong customer base. With an established and accomplished management team in place, the growth potential is considerable.

As the Chief Executive Officer you will be responsible for implementing strategic plans for successful operations and profitable business growth. You will be a natural leader with strong business‑development skills to drive the business forward.

The key attributes we are looking for are:

• Commercially astute
• Demonstrated leadership skills, strong in operational management
• Solid sales and business‑development background
• Good financial acumen
• Excellent communication and listening skills who can build effective, sustainable, and high‑quality relationships with stakeholders at all levels.