Chief Operations Officer – Renewable Growth Leader

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus potential

Equity options

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown seeks a visionary Chief Operations Officer to lead and transform its operational landscape from headquarters in Queenstown. This C-suite role drives strategy, execution, and efficiency across projects and business units in the renewable energy sector.

You will scale operations, optimize processes, ensure safety and quality, and mentor a high-performance team while engaging with partners and regulators to deliver growth and profitability.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• MBA is highly preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in operations management, with 7-10 years in senior executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company's operational strategy.
• Oversee day-to-day operations across projects and units in renewables.
• Drive efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead and develop a world-class operations team.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Project lifecycle

Regulatory compliance

People development

Education

Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

MBA

Job description

Placements24 in Queenstown seeks a visionary Chief Operations Officer to lead and transform its operational landscape from headquarters in Queenstown. This C-suite role drives strategy, execution, and efficiency across projects and business units in the renewable energy sector.

You will scale operations, optimize processes, ensure safety and quality, and mentor a high-performance team while engaging with partners and regulators to deliver growth and profitability.