Independent Chair & Manager - ALENZ

About this role

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.