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Senior Manager - Findex (Cromwell) 

About us

Findex is the largest provider of accounting, audit, tax, business and financial advice to individuals, small and medium enterprises in Australasia. 

From a comprehensive network of over 110 offices located in regional, rural and metropolitan areas, we combine local knowledge with world-class technology to help our clients on their financial journey.

Our vast geographical footprint and the team of over 3,000 principals, professionals and support staff provides access to expertise across the entire range of financial services.

We are the relationship that clients can count on - large enough to offer a range of expertise and skills - and small enough to provide the personal touch.

What we offer: 

• Competitive salary
• Life & Health benefits
• Career development path and training support
• Work-life balance
• Cohesive organizational culture

The Opportunity:

A unique opportunity has arisen for a Senior Manager to join our Business Advisory team in Cromwell. Our Business Advisory Division is committed to providing

strategic advice, innovative solutions and service excellence to large middle market business and small to medium enterprises. We are after an outgoing, self-motivated person who has a can-do attitude and loves a challenge.

We have a unique opportunity for the right candidate to make the Cromwell office their own by continuing to build on our clients there and the team around them, while being supported and mentored throughout their journey.

We are looking for someone to immerse themselves in the Central Otago community and to deepen Findex’s presence and to network within the community. The right candidate will provide a fresh and positive outlook, with the desire to continue to develop professionally. 

While it is key to be client focused, the candidate must also be happy to put their head down to complete compliance work, while having strong technical accounting skills to review and support their team.

Based in our Cromwell office, you will work alongside a team of highly experienced advisors and support a number of highly regarded Partners. 

You will build and lead the team which is part of the Business Advisory division, composed of junior and senior accountants, and will be able to rely on our infrastructure and collaborative approach to focus on helping your clients achieve their dreams and goals.

Key responsibilities:

• Look for opportunities to value add to clients’ scope of work with the firm and deepen external networks, developing business and raising the Findex profile
• Service existing client relationships ensuring jobs are completed effectively by meeting technical standards and deadlines, within budget. 
• Manage, coordinate and delegate client work to team members with an appropriate level of capability to ensure team targets are met
• Achieve budgeted chargeable hours, fee targets and profitability of the work for themselves and their team
• Drive retention by empowering and nurturing team members to develop their capability and deliver exceptional performance
• Produce and review compliance documents, complex special purpose financial statements, annual financial statements, tax returns and reconciliations for companies, partnerships, trusts and a range of individual businesses
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge to ensure compliance with all statutory and relevant regulatory requirements
• Produce and review compliance documents, complex special purpose financial statements, annual financial statements, tax returns and reconciliations for companies, partnerships, trusts and a range of individual businesses
• Achieve budgeted chargeable hours, fee targets and profitability of the work for themselves and their team
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge to ensure compliance with all statutory and relevant regulatory requirements
• Manage, coordinate and delegate client work to team members with an appropriate level of capability to ensure team targets are met
• Service existing client relationships ensuring jobs are completed effectively by meeting technical standards and deadlines, within budget. 
• Drive retention by empowering and nurturing team members to develop their capability and deliver exceptional performance
• Look for opportunities to value add to clients’ scope of work with the firm and deepen external networks, developing business and raising the Findex profile

What you need to be successful:

• A vision for the future and desire to make that vision a reality
• A real go-getter, with a can do attitude.
• A genuine desire to be an enthusiastic and active contributor to growing Findex in Cromwell
• Ability to develop positive relationships within the community, key stakeholders and clients
• Strong commercial acumen paired with sound technical accounting and analytical skills
• Proven experience in Business Services Manager roles with relevant background of leading, mentoring, and driving high performing teams
• Be a strong team player but happy to work autonomously
• An accounting degree 
• Achieved CA or CPA qualification
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise your workload
• An accounting degree 
• Achieved CA or CPA qualification
• Proven experience in Business Services Manager roles with relevant background of leading, mentoring, and driving high performing teams
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise your workload
• Strong commercial acumen paired with sound technical accounting and analytical skills
• Genuine desire to be an enthusiastic and active contributor to our growing team
• Ability to develop positive relationships with key stakeholders and clients

If you are looking for a new opportunity within a dynamic firm which will give you career progression and real client contact, then this is the role for you!

To apply for this role or for more information, visit: Findex:Senior Manager

Fulltime Vineyard Opportunity - Peregrine Wines (Gibbston)

Peregrine Estate at Bendigo farms extensive organic vineyard plantings alongside a farming operation, integrating crop and livestock farming into vineyard management.

We are seeking to grow the team at our Bendigo Estate, to manage our rapidly expanding vineyard area, with a fulltime permanent role.

The successful applicant will become an integral member of a progressive vineyard team, benefitting from Peregrine’s career development programme. While experience would be highly beneficial, a willingness to learn is a primary attribute and the position will suit applicants from a wide background.

The key tasks of this role may include hands on day-to-day operation of the vineyards such as:

• Canopy management, trellis maintenance, pruning and vine training;
• Machinery operation if the successful candidate has the skillset (or as trained by our capable team);

In order to be successful in this role, you will have:

• A sound understanding or desire to learn virticultural principles and practices;
• Desire to work in a mechanical and groundwork based role;
• Flexibility and a willingness to be part of a strong and cohesive team;
• Class 1 valid driver’s license;

Remuneration will be based on experience, and applicants must have the ability to work permanently in New Zealand.

Applications in writing, including a resume, must be lodged prior to 10 September 2021 to – Claire Cordelle, Peregrine Wines Limited.

Please clearly state Re: Fulltime Vineyard Opportunity.

To apply for this role or for more information, visit: Peregrine Wines:Fulltime Vineyard Opportunity

Assistant Vineyard Manager - Peregrine Wines (Gibbston)

The Peregrine Estate vineyards in Bendigo are managed by a team of talented and enthusiast members, led by an Operations Manager and Viticulturist. As we continue to expand our planted areas, we continue to expand our team, and we will now add an Assistant Manager to our structure.

This position is a full time, permanent role and the successful applicant will become an integral member of a progressive vineyard team, benefitting from Peregrine’s career development programme.

The key tasks of this role may include:

• Supervision of vineyard labour when required;
• Development of our biodynamic management program;
• Involvement in our vineyard expansion program;
• Hands on day-to-day operation of the vineyards including canopy management, trellis maintenance, pruning and vine training;
• Machinery operation.

In order to be successful in this role, you will have:

• A sound understanding of viticultural principles and practices and an open mind to innovative and progressive approaches to viticulture.
• Flexibility, sound communication skills, a willingness to learn and be part of a strong and cohesive team.

Remuneration will be based on experience. Applicants must have the ability to work permanently in New Zealand and a valid Class 1 driver’s licence.

Applications in writing including a resume, must be lodged prior to 10 September 2021 to Claire Cordelle – Peregrine Wines Limited.

Please clearly state Re: Assistant Vineyard Manager.

To apply for this role or for more information, visit: Peregrine Wines:Assistant Vineyard Manager

Operations Manager - AllWaste (Alexandra/Cromwell)

AllWaste is looking for an enthusiastic leader to join our team to manage our day-to-day operations in the Alexandra and Cromwell areas.

AllWaste is a division of Trojan Holdings Ltd and provides waste collection services throughout Southland and Central Otago. It provides a wide range of services for commercial and residential customers and to the Central Otago District Council.

Key activities will include;

• Providing support and leadership to the local team.
• Effective management of AllWaste’s day-to-day operations in the Alexandra/Cromwell area.
• Ensuring AllWaste’s commitments within the CODC collection and transfer station operation contracts are delivered. 
• Maintaining effective relationships with key customers.
• Effectively manage current external relationships and explore opportunities for new beneficial relationships
• Ensuring vehicles, equipment and facilities are adequately maintained.
• Being a promoter of a positive Health, Safety, Sustainability and Wellbeing culture.
• Ensuring adherence to AllWaste and Trojan Holdings Ltd policies, systems and procedures.   

This opportunity will appeal to someone with operational management experience who enjoys ensuring that their customers’ expectations are exceeded. You will be a strong leader with high personal standards and a determination that things are done right, and who takes pride in your team's performance.

Experience in machinery based or industrial operation is likely an advantage.

However the role could equally suit an experience operational leader from another industry looking for a change.  

Ideally you will also have a minimum Class 2 licence and wheels endorsement, although we will consider candidates who are prepared to obtain the required licenses.

To apply for this role or for more information, visit: AllWaste:Operations Manager

Transfer Station Operator - Allwaste (Central Otago)

AllWaste is looking for an enthusiastic, cheerful person to join our team operating the Alexandra Transfer Station.

This is a full-time position undertakes a range of activities to ensure the smooth operation of the Transfer Station and provide great customer service.

Key activities include:

• Staffing the weighbridge kiosk to greet customers and manage transactions.
• Provide direction and advice to customers.
• Operating plant and equipment including a wheeled loader.
• Interacting with refuse truck drivers.
• Providing relief driving cover for refuse trucks (class 2)

This is a unique opportunity and will appeal to someone who is used to working around machinery and loves helping people. A great temperament and a willing smile are essential ingredients to being successful. While you will need to be physically fit the job is accessible to a wide range of potential candidates.

Ideally you will have a full drivers licence - class 2 and wheels, tracks, forklift, rollers (WTFR) endorsements, although we will consider candidates who are prepared to obtain the required licenses.

If successful you will receive full training, a competitive wage, and great working conditions.

To apply for this role or for more information, visit: Allwaste:Transfer Station Operator