Job Description

Chief Operating Officer

• Executive leadership role
• Highly successful NZ-owned company
• Hamilton based

Newly created executive leadership role driving continued operational excellence and strong customer relationships.

About Hill Labs

Hill Labs is a highly successful New Zealand-owned and operated family business that was established in 1984 and continues to grow and consolidate its position as the country’s leading analytical testing organisation.

Currently employing over 500 staff, with its head office in Hamilton and sites in Auckland, Wellington, Tauranga, Christchurch and Blenheim, the company has a turn-over of around $70 Million and an ambitious growth strategy to 2028 and beyond.

About the role

Working closely with the Managing Director, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) will hold a key role on the Executive Leadership Team at this exciting time in the company’s history, as it continues to evolve in scale and complexity.

With responsibility for driving continued excellence in delivery across Hill Labs’ commercial and operational functions, the COO will be accountable for achieving sustained growth in revenue and profits and ensuring industry-leading customer experiences. 

About you

We are seeking a senior operational leader who is great with BAU, knows their customers well, is energised by new opportunities and sets their teams up for success.

To be successful in this role, you will offer:

• At least three years of experience in an executive leadership role, with sound judgment and ability to identify and manage risk.
• Exceptional leadership, coaching and influencing skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to perform at their best.
• Experience in an environment where operational excellence is a focus, such as laboratory analytical services, manufacturing, or food processing.
• The knowledge, experience, and intellectual horsepower to be credible in a highly technical environment.
• Effective communication skills with proven ability to build constructive relationships across a diverse range of customers.

Apply now

To apply, submit your cover letter and resume by the closing date of 9am Monday, 14 October 2024.

For a copy of the Information Pack or a confidential discussion, contact Jane Temel, Director, Niche Recruitment on 021 499 902 or email jane.temel@nicherecruitment.co.nz.