About ALENZ
The Aluminium Extruders Association of New Zealand (ALENZ) is the peak body representing New Zealand’s aluminium extrusion industry.
Our five member businesses have a joint manufacturing capacity of 60,000 tonnes per year, representing all aluminium extrusion product manufactured in New Zealand.
ALENZ engages with decision makers to promote the quality of New Zealand-made extrusions, support a thriving local industry, and advance a low-carbon, circular and resilient economy — with a focus on free and fair trade, energy security, and fair government procurement.
The Opportunity
Lead ALENZ as its Independent Chair & Manager — chairing meetings, driving strategy, and directly advocating for local manufacturing across government (MBIE, NZ Customs, MFAT). This part-time, contractor role (approx. one day per week) offers genuine national influence and flexibility.
What You'll Do
- Chair ALENZ Executive Meetings (5 x per year) and prepare agendas, papers and financial reporting
- Advocate directly with MBIE, NZ Customs and MFAT on trade, energy and procurement policy
- Prepare submissions on legislation affecting the sector
- Oversee the ALENZ Health & Safety forum and manage subcontractors
- Maintain ALENZ's social media presence and represent the sector at manufacturing forums
- Engage confidently with media on behalf of the industry
What You'll Bring
- Proven experience chairing or leading collaborative enterprises
- Experienced advocate, with a track record working alongside government agencies and Ministers
- Experience managing budgets, P&L and financial reporting
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong IT skills, including confidence with online communication and collaboration tools
- Genuine independence — able to assess issues on their merits, not through any one member's lens
- Ideally, exposure to manufacturing, or the building and construction sector
Why Apply
- Genuine national influence — represent a vital NZ industry directly with government
- Flexibility and autonomy of an independent contractor arrangement
- Varied, purpose-driven work spanning governance, advocacy and strategy
How to Apply
Click apply now, attaching your CV and a short covering letter outlining your relevant advocacy, governance and/or manufacturing experience.