Lead the future of the quantity surveying profession in New Zealand
The New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NZIQS) is the leading professional body representing more than 6,500 quantity surveyors, estimators, and cost professionals across New Zealand and internationally. NZIQS plays a critical role in shaping industry standards, supporting professional development, and influencing the future direction of the construction and infrastructure sectors.
This is an opportunity to take on a high-impact national leadership role, working closely with the Board to guide the profession through a period of change, growth, and increasing industry relevance.
The Opportunity
As Executive Director, you will be responsible for:
- Providing leadership for delivering NZIQS’s strategic direction
- Driving membership growth, engagement, and value
- Ensuring strong financial performance and sustainability
- Leading a capable and committed team to deliver excellence
- Strengthening NZIQS’s influence across government and industry
You will work at the intersection of strategy, governance, industry advocacy, and member leadership, shaping both the organisation and the profession it represents.
ROLE DETAILS
Position Title: Executive Director
Reports To: NZIQS Board via the Chair
Direct Reports: Accounts Manager, Membership Manager, Member Services Administrator, Events Manager. Communications Manager
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Role Type: Permanent, Full-time
Travel: Occasional national and international travel is required to attend branch meetings, conferences, industry engagements, and international professional forums.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Internal
- § NZIQS Board and Executive
- § NZIQS Staff
- § Branch Committees and Sub-Committees
- § NZIQS Members
External
- Government Ministers and Agencies
- Construction Industry Council and related industry bodies
- Industry Associations and Professional Institutes
- Education and Training Providers
- Sponsors and Strategic Partners
- Media and Public Stakeholders
- International Quantity Surveying Organisations including AIQS and PAQS
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES
The successful candidate will ideally bring a combination of the following:
Experience
- Proven leadership experience within a membership organisation, professional body, industry association, or related sector.
- Demonstrated experience leading and managing a small, high-performing team.
- Proven success in strategic planning, organisational leadership, and operational management.
- Sound financial and commercial management expertise including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and audit oversight.
- Experience working collaboratively with Boards and governance structures.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and advocacy experience across government, industry, and member environments.
- Experience developing partnerships, sponsorships, and strategic collaborations.
Skills and Attributes
- Strategic and future focused leader.
- Strong advocacy, influencing, negotiation, and relationship management capability.
- Excellent written, oral, and public communication skills.
- Sound judgement and professional credibility.
- Strong organisational, operational, and project management capability.
- Member-focused with a commitment to service excellence.
- Resilient, adaptable, and able to manage competing priorities effectively.
- Collaborative leadership style with the ability to inspire and engage others and provide hands-on support when necessary.
- High levels of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
- Passion for the construction and quantity surveying profession.
Desirable Qualifications
- Understanding of the New Zealand membership and professional association environment would be beneficial.
- Relevant qualification in business, management, professional services, membership associations or a related discipline.
HOW TO APPLY
Send your CV and cover letter to Marilyn Moffatt by 5pm Friday 12 June 2026.
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