Auckland General Manager
About us
We're Catalyst, the technology partner behind some of New Zealand's most critical digital infrastructure. The innovative solutions and award-winning, globally distributed software we champion is all built on open source foundations that are proven, sovereign, and endlessly configurable.
For nearly 30 years, organisations have partnered with us to build genuine digital independence. No vendor lock-in, just the freedom to build the right thing, at the right pace, on their own terms.
Backed by open source. Proven code, worldwide community, endless possibilities.
Backed by us. We know what works, and how to make it work for others.
Backed by Catalyst Cloud. Sovereign infrastructure keeping data and control right here in Aotearoa.
We're guided by our four values of openness, freedom, collaboration, and respect; are committed to being good Te Tiriti partners and are proudly Toitū Net Carbon Zero Certified.
A career here means work that matters, with people who care. If that sounds like your kind of place, we'd love to hear from you.
About the role
You’ll lead our Auckland delivery team and report to our Chief Operating Officer. You’ll make sure client work is done on time and on budget. You’ll also find new business and build long-term relationships with clients in Auckland. In this role, you’ll work closely with our Growth & Commercial team.
What you'll be doing:
- Lead and support the Auckland delivery team, and help each person grow in their career
- Set the team’s goals and priorities, and share them with your team
- Manage the team budget, hiring, and pay recommendations
- Make sure client work is delivered on time, on budget, and to the client’s satisfaction
- Be the main contact when client issues or negotiations need to be sorted out
- Find new business and grow work with current clients, alongside our Growth & Commercial team
- Represent Catalyst at industry and market events
- Help share Catalyst’s voice on responsible AI, sovereign technology, and digital independence in Aotearoa
- Look after the Auckland office and make sure we follow our policies, employment law, and health and safety law
About you
- You communicate clearly with clients, staff, and senior leaders
- You give clear direction, then step back and let people do their work
- You build teams where people’s different skills and views are valued
- You adapt when things change and recover well from setbacks
- You make timely decisions and own the results
- You plan well and hold yourself and others to account
- You can share a vision and bring people with you
Why you’ll love working at Catalyst
At Catalyst, our people are at the heart of our success. We cultivate an environment where every individual is encouraged to bring their full self to work. Our vibrant culture is built on a foundation of community engagement, collaboration, and shared success. We value a genuine commitment to te ao Māori values and Catalyst's support for Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Along with a competitive salary, Catalyst offers a range of benefits designed with your well-being in mind. We emphasise work-life balance, continuous learning and career progression. Here, your talents are appreciated and your ideas are welcomed—helping us shape a future where innovation and inclusivity go hand-in-hand.
Our hiring processes reflect our diversity policy which you can read in full here: https://www.catalyst.net.nz/diversity-and-inclusion-policy
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
