General Manager, Tait New Zealand

We Go Beyond for A Safer World

Te Tūranga - The Role

We are seeking an experienced, commercially focused General Manager - Tait New Zealand to lead our New Zealand business as market leader and executive representative of Tait Communications.

This is a key leadership role with full accountability for commercial performance, customer outcomes, and market positioning of Tait New Zealand. Reporting to the Chief Revenue Officer, you will shape and execute the go‑to‑market strategy, lead major strategic opportunities, and ensure strong alignment between regional execution and Tait's global priorities.

A key focus of the role is evolving the business toward integrated solutions, services, and recurring revenue models, while driving disciplined execution across sales, delivery, and operations. In the first year, you will play a critical role in establishing a unified, customer‑centric sales organisation across New Zealand, bringing together the Tait and Vital portfolios into one cohesive team.

Ō pūkenga - About You

You are a senior executive with a strong track record of leading complex, technology‑driven organisations and driving sustainable growth. You operate comfortably at a Senior Management level, combining strategic leadership with hands‑on commercial execution and strong customer engagement.

You will bring:

• Proven experience as a General Manager or senior executive within critical communications, telecommunications, public safety, utilities, or a related sector;
• Strong commercial acumen, including full P&L accountability and pricing and margin discipline;
• Experience leading growth‑focused sales organisations and transitioning from product‑centric to solutions and services‑based models;
• Demonstrated success working with government, enterprise, and partner ecosystems across long‑term contracts;
• The ability to influence corporate strategy and provide insightful market intelligence to executive stakeholders;
• A collaborative, values‑led leadership style with a focus on building high‑performing teams and a strong, unified culture;
• A tertiary qualification in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field is required; postgraduate qualifications are highly regarded.

Ngā painga - what's in it for you?

We are an employer that is committed to making a difference for families and communities and supporting people to build rewarding careers. We achieve this through employing people who connect with our Values (Commitment to listen. Courage to Act and Integrity to Deliver) that underpin our way of working together. We are committed to investing in our people, developing both individuals and teams to support a high-performance culture.

• We prioritise your wellbeing through health insurance after 12 months, annual flu vaccinations and extra sick leave in your first year.
• We provide a comfortable work environment through modern office facilities with free onsite parking, gym, and café.
• We recognise your commitment through long service benefits.
• We balance work with fun through our active social club!

Ko wai mātou - About Us

For more than 50 years, Tait Communications has been designing, delivering, and supporting critical communications networks for public safety, transportation and utility customers around the world. Founded in Christchurch by Sir Angus Tait, we now have a network of customers and offices that spans the globe.

Our employees value being part of a creative team committed to providing technological solutions that make a real difference to the communities we support. By joining Tait, you'll be joining a community of people with a wealth of knowledge and expertise, who care deeply about their work and the genuine impact it has for our customers, and who support each other to grow and develop.

Ko koe pea tēnei? - Sound like your kind of role?

If you are looking to take that next step in your career and are ready to work for a high performing organisation, alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, please submit your application with CV and cover Letter by Monday 25th May. We look forward to hearing from you.

Applications will be assessed as they are received, and your CV will be held unless you contact us to requesting this to be removed:

For more information about the company, our products and solutions offered to our customers, please visit our website: www.taitcommunications.com