Business Services Group Manager

Location : Kawerau, Eastern Bay of Plenty

We are seeking an exceptional Group Manager, with demonstrated experience in a similar NZ based role to lead our Business Services team.

MEL 2020 Ltd, trading as Mainstream Engineering Consultants, is an established engineering consultancy operating in NZ and Australia and with offices in Kawerau, Hamilton, Nelson, and Christchurch.

Our experienced team have been providing solutions to industry since 2004. With a robust reputation of excellence in service delivery, our business continues to grow annually. Our professional engineers, project managers, designers, construction supervisors, and business support staff continue to deliver practical, compliant, and cost-effective professional services.

Being mobile and responsive, the MEL team works collaboratively with our clients, applying both technical and practical experience to provide quality engineering and project delivery.

Fostering a collaborative, solutions-focused culture within the team and across the wider business, this role is responsible for leading the Business Services team in delivering professional, efficient, and effective business services.

Reporting to the CEO and ensuring financial compliance with both New Zealand and Australian regulations, you will lead the team in the provision and management of first class financial, business administration and IT services for all MEL Entities.

Implementing effective strategies and acting as a trusted financial advisor to senior stakeholders across the business, this dynamic role is based at our Head Office, Kawerau, in the sunny Eastern Bay of Plenty.

Key requirements for this role include :

• Proven skills in leadership and mentoring.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial regulations and accounting principles.
• An attitude of continuous improvement.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven accounting, payroll and job management system knowledge and experience.
• Experience in inter-company and inter-country accounting and reporting.
• The ability to produce financial reports and ad hoc financial analysis to interpret financial performance, providing commentary on key business drivers to support decision-making, operational and strategic initiatives while recommending further courses of action.
• Experience in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, financial statements, board, and management reports.
• Comprehensive understanding of GST compliance, tax and related statutory obligations for New Zealand and Australia.
• The ability to share knowledge and leverage technology to enhance reporting and business outcomes.
• Excellent written, communication and Microsoft Office skills.
• 5+ years’ experience in similar roles.

With the opportunity to expand your skill set and career, an immediate start is available for the successful candidate. Applicants for this position must have NZ residency, or a valid NZ work permit.

Please apply online. If you are selected to progress into our interview process, we will be in contact with you via e-mail.

We look forward to receiving your expression of interest by 4.00pm Thursday 6th November 2025.

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