# Independent Chair & Manager - ALENZ

**Company:** [Vulcan](null/companies/tWF31jkDDPmriXDzmMainK.md)
**Location:** Wellington, New Zealand
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Contract
**Department:** New Zealand

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## Description

**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.