Regional Manager - Upper North Island

Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers; Auckland; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + vehicle

Performance incentives

Staff benefits

Job summary

Advanced Security, based in Auckland, is seeking a Regional Manager to lead the Upper North Island operation. You will take ownership of regional performance, profitability, operational excellence, customer satisfaction and strategic growth across service, projects, sales and administration.

You will inherit an established team of about 55 staff and focus on driving performance, productivity and sustainable growth in a dynamic security services business.

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership experience in large, service-based businesses.
• Hands-on P&L responsibility and strong commercial acumen.
• Experience overseeing operations, projects, service delivery and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Upper North Island operation from Auckland and oversee ~55 staff.
• Drive regional performance, profitability, and operational excellence.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and strategic growth across multiple functions.

Skills

Senior leadership

Operations management

P&L ownership

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Commercial acumen

Job description

Advanced Security is New Zealand's leading electronic security integrator with a premium commercial and government client base. This is a highly successful and dynamic business operating within a secure and growing sector, with more than 20 years of industry experience.

Part of the New Zealand‑owned Advanced Group, the business has earned a reputation for pushing the boundaries of technology while delivering exceptional service to clients. Operating nationally with 20 offices across New Zealand, Advanced Security supports corporate, government and other security‑sensitive organisations through market‑leading electronic security solutions and service delivery.

Solutions include access control, intruder detection, CCTV systems, intercoms, visitor management, speed stiles, gates and barrier arms, helping organisations protect what they value most.

With ambitious growth plans and a strong national footprint, this is an exciting opportunity to join a business that continues to invest in its people, technology and future.

To learn more about Advanced Security, please follow this link: https://advancedgroup.co.nz/advanced-security/home/

The Opportunity

EQ Consultants has been engaged to recruit a Regional Manager to lead Advanced Security's Upper North Island operation.

Based in Auckland and covering the Upper North Island region, this role carries responsibility for circa 55 staff across service, projects, sales and administration. Reporting to the General Manager, you will take ownership of regional performance, profitability, operational excellence, customer satisfaction and strategic growth.

This is a genuine leadership role where you'll inherit an established team and a successful operation, allowing you to focus on driving performance, productivity and sustainable growth.

About You

We're interested in speaking with experienced operational leaders who have successfully managed large, service‑based businesses and can demonstrate genuine commercial capability.

You will likely bring:

• Proven senior leadership experience within facilities management, electrical contracting, technical services, construction‑related services or a similar operational environment.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including hands‑on P&L responsibility.
• Experience managing multiple business functions, including operations, projects, service delivery and people leadership.
• The ability to understand productivity drivers and improve business performance.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A track record of building engaged high‑performing teams.
• A practical, collaborative leadership style that balances accountability with people development.

Security industry experience is not essential. What matters most is your ability to lead people, understand the commercial levers of a complex service business and deliver sustained business performance.

What's on Offer?

• Attractive salary plus vehicle and performance incentive along with numerous additional staff benefits
• The opportunity to lead the largest region within New Zealand’s leading electronic security integrator
• Make a lasting impact with premium clients, in a career-defining leadership role