Location: Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Reference: SC13084
The opportunity
A rare senior leadership role has opened in the Rotorua office of a well‑established national advisory firm. Due to sustained growth and new opportunities for further expansion, the opportunity has arisen for an Associate Director to join our client's BAS team in Rotorua. The incoming Associate Director will work closely with a long‑standing Partner.
This is a pivotal appointment for the firm: our client is seeking someone who can take ownership of a busy, sizeable and diverse client portfolio, lead a high‑performing team, and contribute meaningfully to the continued growth of the practice.
Why this role deserves your serious consideration
The practice is thriving, with strong demand across Rotorua and the wider region. The successful candidate will play a key role in a leadership structure that offers unlimited potential for further professional development and career progression in the short term.
This hire is essential to ensuring continuity of leadership, client relationships, and strategic direction. You’ll be joining a stable, respected office with deep roots in the local business community and strong national and international connections.
Your leadership focus
- A busy and varied BAS portfolio spanning SMEs in agriculture, tourism, retail, property, and other industries.
- A capable and engaged team, with responsibility for coaching, development, workflow management, and performance leadership.
- Client relationships that require commercial insight, strong communication, and the ability to provide practical, forward‑looking advice.
- Growth initiatives that strengthen the practice—bringing a commercial mindset, identifying opportunities, and helping shape the future of the Rotorua office.
About you and what you will bring
- Senior‑level BAS experience (Senior Manager or Associate Director level).
- Proven capability in leading teams, managing complex portfolios, and delivering high‑quality advisory outcomes.
- A commercial, growth‑oriented approach - comfortable developing new opportunities rather than relying solely on existing clients.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with clients, colleagues, and the wider leadership group.
- The ambition and readiness to step into (a salaried Director initially) and an equity Partner role in the short term
Location & lifestyle
Rotorua offers a unique blend of lifestyle, affordability, and community. Candidates from across New Zealand are encouraged to explore this exceptional blend of professional growth and lifestyle opportunity. A relocation package is available for those moving from outside the area. Nearby commuting locations may be considered if practical.
Remuneration
Salary: $150,000–$155,000, plus a range of additional benefits. Importantly, this position is being hired with a clear pathway to equity partnership in the short term in mind. More details about the financial arrangements in this key leadership role are available through SCI in Auckland.
Other information
You’ll report to a highly respected Partner known for being their business leadership in the region, supportive, and deeply connected to the region. Our client is committed to ensuring a smooth and well‑supported transition into equity partnership, and is seeking someone capable, confident, and ready to take the reins.
Ready to take that decisive step towards partnership?
This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior business advisory managerial professional seeking a clear leadership pathway in a thriving regional practice. If you’re commercially minded, people‑focused, and ready for your next step, we’d love to hear from you. This is a rare chance to combine an attractive equity opportunity with the exceptional lifestyle the Bay of Plenty offers. Added to that, the lower cost of living and more accessible property market in this region mean you and your family can enjoy a quality of life that’s hard to match in the larger cities.
Apply now
To express interest, contact Steve Ignatov in our Auckland office on (09) 962 5687 / 021 286 1114, or email your CV in confidence to steve@scirecruitment.co.nz quoting reference number sc13084.
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